Tag: Nelson Power outage

Windstorm knocks out power across Nelson area

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
Nelson Hydro is experiencing a widespread power outage affecting customers from Six Mile to Coffee Creek, including Keniris Road and the Harrop and Procter areas, as of 8:54 a.m.

UPDATED: Fortis BC and Nelson Hydro responds to power outages

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay that has affected over 7,000 customers.  

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

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

Economy
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.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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