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Drug alert issued for Nelson area

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding areas for light pink pebble sold as Down.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

West Kootenay under severe thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in the West Kootenay.  

Stage 2 water conservation measures in effect for the Duhamel Water System

Resident on the Duhamel Water System in Electoral Area F are being move to Stage 2 water conservations measures effective immediately.

Public hearing into Nelson Police misconduct

A public hearing has been called to probe possible misconduct by three current and three former Nelson City Police officers.

Nelson’s Government Road isn’t a dumping ground

There’s been an increase in dumping in Nelson, which the City warns is not only illegal, but unhelpful and costly. 

Selkirk College balances budget with implications

Selkirk College is on track to end this fiscal with a balanced budget, but doing so has come with a cost.  

Canada Day in the Kootenays

Don’t know where to go and what to do this Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1? We’ve got you covered. Here is a full list of events happening around the Kootenays.

New measles cases in the Interior

Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

Nelson zoning amendment passed- but not with Mayor’s blessing

Despite Mayor Janice Morrison's opposition, council has passed the first three readings of an amendment to its Official Community Plan to change the land use designation for the City-owned Front Street property located beside the Nelson and District Community Complex. 

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.

Donations for Waits on Nelsons’ suspended fund shrink, while need grows

In 2009, Wait’s on Nelson’s set out a tin to collect spare change for donations - today, the simple gesture funds about 12 meals a day. But as the need grows, so does the urgency for donations.  

RDCK votes down Front Street land donation for Nelson CARES project  

The Regional District of Central Kootenay will not donate the parcel of land at 824 Front Street to the City of Nelson for a proposed affordable housing development.

Nelson Police issue message on electric dirt bike usage

Nelson Police Department say electric dirt bikes are not street legal, following an increase in their popularity - more specifically, the Surron and Talaria brand bikes – among youth. 

Nelson vehicle fire triggered by mechanical failure

Tuesday’s vehicle fire in Nelson’s downtown core was the result of a mechanical failure in the engine. 

City of Nelson’s 2024 payroll jumped by $2.4 million

The City of Nelson’s payroll grew by over $2.4 million last year compared to 2023, according to its Statement of Financial Information.  

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Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

Drug alert issued for Nelson area

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding areas for light pink pebble sold as Down.

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.
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