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Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP tables petition targeting child drug exploitation

Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP Rob Morrison has presented a petition in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to protect minors from drug dealers and online criminal exploitation.

RDCK to take Shoreacres road concerns to UBCM

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is taking concerns about rural road safety to a provincial stage, calling on the province to recognize highways as active transportation corridors. 

Planning to build? RDCK breaks down permit process

Spring is approaching, and for many residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), it signals the start of construction season. Whether it’s adding a secondary suite, renovating a commercial space, or building a dream home, officials say obtaining a building permit is the first essential step.

Eight toxic drug deaths reported in Kootenay region in January

Toxic drug deaths in B.C. dropped slightly in January, but the Kootenay Boundary saw one of the highest rates per capita in the province.

SD8 projects enrolment drop and funding decrease for 2026–27

Kootenay Lake School District 8 is forecasting fewer students and lower funding in the 2026-27 school year.

Crashes near Nelson and South Slocan send five to hospital

Two seperate head-on collisions in the region Tuesday sent five people to hospital with minor injuries.

Local recruitment approach found to benefit Kootenay employers

A year-long West Kootenay Recruitment Agency pilot found local hiring strategies are the most effective way to fill jobs in the Kootenays.

Ymir transfer station closing at end of 2026

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved the permanent closure of the Ymir Transfer Station and Satellite Recycling Depot, extending the shutdown date to Dec. 31, 2026.

RDCK endorses letter on power rate fairness

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has endorsed a letter urging the provincial government to ensure “fairness and consistency” in wholesale electricity rates.

Consultant review flags governance pressures within the RDCK

An external organizational review has found the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s growing complexity has outpaced some of its governance systems.

UPDATED: Missing Nelson man found safe

Silas MacCreadie, 27, hasn't been seen since Feb. 10 at the North Shore Inn. 

SD8 approves amended 2025-26 budget 

Kootenay Lake School District 8 has approved its amended budget for 2025-26, totalling $87.6 million, reflecting a $2.4-million increase over the original plan. 

Interior Health issues regionwide drug alert

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for the entire region after several samples of substances sold as down, dope, tranq or fentanyl that were found to contain medetomidine, up to 15 per cent, in addition to carfentanil and benzodiazepines.

Effort underway to boost workforce housing in Central Kootenay

A new society focused on creating workforce housing has launched in the Central Kootenay, aiming to help moderate-income workers find attainable homes in the region.

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to stop in Kootenays

B.C. Conservative Party leadership candidate Peter Milobar is set to visit Nelson, Creston and Grand Forks this week as part of his campaign tour through British Columbia’s Interior.

RDCK advances dog control service bylaw to voter assent in Slocan Valley

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has given third reading to a proposed dangerous and aggressive dog control service bylaw, allowing the district to move forward with a voter assent process in Electoral Area H.

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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