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Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour My Nelson Now Staff -
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.

New pickleball nets serve up better play at Lakeside Park

City of Nelson Kate Brown -
Nelson residents have another option for getting active at Lakeside Park following the installation of two new tournament-quality pickleball net systems.

Updated: Missing man found

Missing Person My Nelson Now Staff -
The man, whom police only identified as Colin (or Buzz) was last seen shortly after midnight Tuesday around Herridge Lane and Hendryx Street.

Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rise 9.1% in September

Real Estate My Nelson Now Staff -
According to the Association of Interior Realtors, 253 residential properties changed hands, which was down from 274 in August.

Floodplain mapping planned for Slocan River

Environment My Nelson Now Staff -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay, which belongs to the Slocan Lake and River Partnership, is inviting qualified consultants to submit proposals.

Pick-up truck stolen in Nelson

Crime My Nelson Now Staff -
The 1995 Toyota Tacoma was swiped from Latimer Street sometime between the evening of Sept. 27 and early the next morning.

Eby brings campaign tour to Kootenays

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby brought his provincial election campaign to the Kootenays.

Rabid Kootenay Lake skunk confirmed to have bat variant of rabies

Health Storrm Lennie -
A skunk that tested positive for rabies near Nelson in September was carrying a variant of the virus associated with bats, according to Interior Health.

Slocan Valley RDCK candidate belatedly withdraws

2026 Municipal Election My Nelson Now Staff -
Jae Hamilton, one of the three candidates running for regional district director in the Slocan Valley, doesn't want you to vote for him.

Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on Kootenay highways

Transit My Nelson Now Staff -
Winter tire requirements take effect Oct. 1 on designated Kootenay highways as colder overnight temperatures return to the region.

Suspected drugs, weapons seized during Nelson impaired driving arrest

Nelson Police Department My Nelson Now Staff -
An impaired driving investigation in Nelson has led to the seizure of suspected drugs and several weapons. 

Nelson Minor Hockey ice allocation to be reworked

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors has directed staff to change Nelson Minor Hockey's ice allocation for the 2026-27 season, following a dispute over the organization's schedule.

Nelson Community Services prepares for second annual Ride for Refuge

Community My Nelson Now Staff -
Nelson Community Services is preparing to host its second annual Ride for Refuge next month in support of the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House.

Steve Bergevin talks priorities in Nelson mayoral race

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Nelson mayoral candidate Steve Bergevin wants major changes to how the city approaches everything from housing and public safety to spending and public involvement in local government.

Janice Morrison leans on experience and local roots in Nelson mayoral bid

2026 Municipal Election Storrm Lennie -
Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison is seeking a second term, looking to build on the groundwork laid during her first four years in office.
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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 Police Department
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

2026 BC Election
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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