Tag: Ootischenia Landfill

RDCK rolls out new organic waste rules for businesses

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is rolling out new rules for the disposal of organic waste in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) sector, giving businesses a nine-month window in 2026 to adapt.

RDCK to start selling compost at Salmo and Ootischenia facilities

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Residents will soon be able to purchase Class A compost from the Ootischenia Landfill and Salmo Transfer Station for agricultural, garden, and landscaping purposes. 

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Nelson police investigate theft of $1,000 worth of copper piping

Nelson Police Department
Nelson police are investigating after about 200 pounds of copper piping worth at least $1,000 was stolen from a shed. 

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.

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.
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