Tag: Seniors Advocate

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 29, 2025

British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

Senior’s Advocate reports elderly British Columbians face longer waits for services

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - December 12, 2024

Seniors live longer and healthier lives in British Columbia, but waitlists for the vital services necessary to support healthy...

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Wildfire sparks north of Nakusp

Wildfires July 30, 2025

B.C. Wildfire Services are responding to the MacLeod Creek wildfire, located approximately eight kilometres north of Nakusp on the east side of Highway 23.

Precautionary boil water notice issued for Fauquier Water System

Community July 30, 2025

A precautionary boil water notice for users on the Fauquier Water System in Electoral Area K has been issued.

Nelson Fire & Rescue extinguishes early morning house fire on Victoria Street

Fire July 30, 2025

A home on Victoria Street sustained significant damage in a fire Wednesday morning.

Police search for missing man

Missing Person July 30, 2025

The Nelson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to help find 26-year-old Silas Maccreadie, who was last seen on July 23.

B.C. announces $200M for Cedar LNG project

Provincial July 29, 2025

British Columbia is investing $200 million to support the Cedar LNG facility.

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