Tag: West Kootenays

Coastal cyclone to have slight impact on West Kootenay weather

Environment Storrm Lennie - November 20, 2024

West Kootenay communities can expect to see more moisture and snow this week resulting from the bomb cyclone making...

Storm sparks several fires around Nelson

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - July 18, 2024

Wednesday evening’s thunderstorm sparked seven fires in the Nelson area, many which remain out of control. As of 9:30 Thursday...

UPDATED: Fortis BC and Nelson Hydro responds to power outages

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie - August 18, 2023

Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay's that has affected over 7,000 customers. Fortis B.C’s...

Regional approach to drug crisis needed, minister says after Nelson visit

News Storrm Lennie - July 18, 2023

BC’s minister of mental health and addictions says a regional approach is required to end the toxic drug crisis...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

BC Coroners Service August 11, 2025

The BC Coroners Service confirms it's investigating the incident Thursday on Rady Creek Forest Service Road, but they're not providing any other details.

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