Tag: Tom Thomson

Nelson Chamber calls for public safety reform

Community Kate Brown - December 12, 2024

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is calling for more action from the top to combat crime, as calls...

Shop local this holiday season

Community My Nelson Now Staff - December 4, 2024

Residents are being urged to shop local this holiday season and help boost the Kootenay economy. Nelson and District Chamber...

Federal immigration cuts a concern for Nelson Chamber

National Storrm Lennie - November 27, 2024

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about how the federal reductions in immigration and international...

Local Chamber concerned what postal strike means for businesses

Chamber of Commerce Kate Brown - November 25, 2024

As Canada Posts’ labour dispute continues, Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tom Thomson says there is...

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce proposes rapid-build workforce housing project in Railtown

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - June 6, 2024

Nelson's Railtown district is about to look at little different, with a six-storey, 55-unit workforce housing complex looking to...

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Suspect arrested in Nakusp hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians

Crime August 21, 2025

Nakusp RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run that left two pedestrians injured on August 19.

Interview – Kootenay’s Alli Schroder to join Women’s Pro Baseball League

Community August 21, 2025

Alli Shroder joins Summit radio's morning host Wayne Kelly to discuss the recent deal she signed with the inaugural Professional Women's Baseball league starting in 2026.

Wildfire destroys encampment near railway tracks west of Nelson

Fire August 21, 2025

No one was injured in a wildfire west of Nelson on Highway 3A/6 on Wednesday evening.

Nelson Police looking for missing person from Calgary

Missing Person August 21, 2025

Nelson Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 28-year-old Calgary resident last seen in Nelson on Aug. 14.

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