Tag: Tom Thomson

Nelson Chamber looks to build a more year-round economy

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for ways to bring more visitors to the region outside the busy summer months, as local businesses continue to navigate a highly seasonal tourism economy.

Nelson Chamber calls for public safety reform

Community Kate Brown -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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

Chamber of Commerce Storrm Lennie -
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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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

Blue eyed beauty ready for adoption at BC SPCA

Community
Meet Blue, our Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay Branch, in Castlegar!

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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