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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election Storrm Lennie -
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
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.

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.
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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.
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