Tag: Nelson

Kokanee salmon return to Kokanee Creek for annual run

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie - August 18, 2025

The kokanee salmon have begun their annual migration back to Kokanee Creek.

ArtWalk shines in 2025

Community Submitted Article - August 16, 2025

The Nelson & District Arts Council is thrilled with how well-attended and magical ArtWalk 2025 has been so far.

Province funds HealthIM expansion in Nelson to aid people in crisis

Crime Storrm Lennie - August 15, 2025

B.C.’s solicitor general was in Nelson on Friday to announce the launch of a digital public safety tool aimed at improving officer response to people in crisis.

The most Purrfect kitty looks for forever home

Community Andrea Daignault - August 15, 2025

You guessed it! This weeks Pet of the week is Purrfect, from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bear-ly any bear activity in Nelson this summer says Wildsafe BC

Fish & Wildlife Storrm Lennie - August 14, 2025

A bump in berry crops up in the mountains has kept bears out of Nelson this summer.

Nelson pipe bomb came from Oasis

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - August 14, 2025

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson was found on a rural property in Oasis.

UPDATED: Pipe bomb safely disposed of in Nelson

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - August 13, 2025

The Nelson Police Department (NPD) was involved in the safe disposal of a improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday afternoon.

Spike in false alarm triggers prompts warning from Nelson Police

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - August 13, 2025

Nelson police have responded to 17 panic alarm activations at local businesses and banks since the beginning of August - but 16 were confirmed to be false.

New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care Kate Brown - August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

A loving Akbash pup is looking for her forever home!

Community Andrea Daignault - August 8, 2025

Meet Clementine - this weeks Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay!

Jonathan Kerr brings Green leadership campaign to the Kootenays

Politics Storrm Lennie - August 7, 2025

B.C. Green leadership candidate Johnathan Kerr is set to visit the West Kootenays this week.

Spike in thefts prompts reminder from Nelson Police

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - August 7, 2025

A spike in thefts from vehicles has the Nelson Police Department emphasizing the importance of crime prevention.

SPCA long-term resident Smokey looking for a loving home

Community Andrea Daignault - August 1, 2025

Smokey is a 6-year-old grey male cat with a soft coat and an even softer heart. He's looking for his forever home and hopes you'll be the special human to give him a chance!