Tag: Randene Neill

New protection measures in place for Great Bear Sea

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 16, 2025

B.C. is introducing new protection measures for 14.5 square kilometres of the Great Bear Sea. The area of the sea...

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 14, 2025

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.

Province encouraging residents to prepare for seasonal hazards

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - April 18, 2025

As warmer weather rolls in, British Columbians are being asked to prepare for seasonal hazards. Minister of Emergency Management and...

No additional whirling disease cases found in Kootenay Lake

Environment Ryley McCormack - December 20, 2024

B.C. officials have concluded their whirling disease testing in Kootenay Lake for 2024, with no additional positive cases found. "We...

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Public asked to avoid Pine and Douglas street for police incident

Crime August 13, 2025

There is a police incident near Pine Street and Douglas Street and the Nelson Police Department is requesting that the public avoid the area.

RDCK to start selling compost at Salmo and Ootischenia facilities

RDCK August 13, 2025

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

Spike in false alarm triggers prompts warning from Nelson Police

Crime 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.

Kaslo’s Lily of the Lake to double distance of annual swim

Community August 13, 2025

Four years after her first swim across Kootenay Lake, 14-year old Lily Nay of Kaslo is set to swim again, but this year she's pushing herself even further.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

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