Tag: Lomond Creek

UPDATED: Rosebud watershed group speaks out after Nelway protest arrests

Community Storrm Lennie -
A protest that led to two arrests near Nelway was driven by frustration over forestry activity and a perceived lack of engagement from BC Timber Sales (BCTS).

Logging protest in Nelway area ends in arrests

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
Two men were arrested Friday after a protest blocked access to a Forest Service road near Nelway, preventing a contractor from reaching a worksite.

Residents welcome RDCK support for watershed protection near Nelway

Community Storrm Lennie -
The group behind the push to protect the Rosebud and Lomond Creek watersheds said it is encouraged by support from the Regional District of Central Kootenay, though it warns more action is needed to safeguard local water supplies.

RDCK approves motion to protect Rosebud, Lomond Creek water sources

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will ask the province to consider designating the watersheds of Rosebud and Lomond Creek as ecological reserves and protected areas. 

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Nelson Police Department
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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

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British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.
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