Tag: RDKB

Stage 1 water conservation measures kick in June 1

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff - May 29, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will impose Stage 1 water conservation measures on June 1. The measures...

Kootenays better prepared for climate emergencies

Environment My Nelson Now Staff - May 9, 2025

The Kootenays will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters with $1,143,920 in...

Diverse Family Roots Society celebrates milestone year

Community Storrm Lennie - January 13, 2025

The Kootenay-based Diverse Family Roots Society celebrated its one-year anniversary last month and Executive Director Ben Postmus says it...

BC Transit expands West Kootenay service

Transit My Nelson Now Staff - December 24, 2024

Effective January 6, BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the Regional District of Kootenay...

UPDATED: Fortis BC and Nelson Hydro responds to power outages

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - August 18, 2023

Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay's that has affected over 7,000 customers. Fortis B.C’s...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

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

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior