Tag: West Kootenay

Who could say no to adopting Brownie?

Community Andrea Daignault -
Brownie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA in Castlegar. 

West Kootenay under High Streamflow Advisory

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the West Kootenay region.  The BC River Forecast Centre says the advisory...

Living wage rises in the Kootenays but remains among BC’s lowest

Business Storrm Lennie -
Living wages in Kootenay communities spiked in 2024, but they’re still lower than in many other communities in the...

Life Saving Society of BC urges water safety for National Drowning Prevention Week

Community Storrm Lennie -
It’s National Drowning Prevention Week, and the Lifesaving Society of BC is urging everyone to practise safe habits around...

Psychedelic therapy to be offered in Nelson

News Storrm Lennie -
A Nelson business opening Sept. 12 will offer the region’s only legal psychedelic therapy option to individuals with diagnosed mental health...

B.C. union buys vacant Nelson heritage building

News Bill Kingston -
A British Columbia union has bought a heritage building in Nelson to serve as one of its area offices. The...

B.C. government switching vaccine campaign methods

News Josiah Spyker -
The province will be gradually shifting from mass clinics to targeted programs as more people get vaccinated. B.C. government officials...

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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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