Tag: Steve Morissette

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...

Kootenay communities to benefit from water-monitoring program

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown - May 6, 2025

Two Kootenay communities will soon benefit from new water meters, as the BC Government announces $49.3 million in funding...

Kootenay forestry manufacturers get a boost

Environment My Nelson Now Staff - April 24, 2025

More jobs and opportunities for innovation are heading to the Kootenays with two forestry-sector manufacturers receiving over $9.25 million...

Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Politics My Nelson Now Staff - April 23, 2025

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in...

More $10-a-day child care in the way for the Kootenays and Boundary

Community My Nelson Now Staff - March 24, 2025

A relief for many Kootenay and Boundary families with additional $10-a-day child care space and funding for new child...

Local group lays out priorities for West Kootenay MLA’s

Politics Storrm Lennie - October 21, 2024

With the 2024 provincial election officially complete, local groups are eager to present their priorities to West Kootenay’s new...

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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