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Nelson CARES’ office in Nelson. The non-profit organization says nearly $600,000 was stolen from its account at the Nelson and District Credit Union. Photo: Tyler Harper

Fraud costs Nelson non-profit organization $600,000

Money was stolen from Nelson CARES’ account with Nelson and District Credit Union in July

Nelson CARES’ office in Nelson. The non-profit organization says nearly $600,000 was stolen from its account at the Nelson and District Credit Union. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries to score Saturday at home against the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper

Leafs’ losing streak stretches to 7 after falling to Coyotes in OT

Nelson blew several leads en route to the 6-5 loss

Nelson Leafs forward Johnny Carmichael tries to score Saturday at home against the Osoyoos Coyotes. Photo: Tyler Harper
School District 8’s alternative education program REACH is based in Central School. Photo: Tyler Harper

Low enrolment raises questions about School District 8’s alternative education program

REACH currently only has five students

School District 8’s alternative education program REACH is based in Central School. Photo: Tyler Harper
Jeff Johnson of Pool Fight sings during the Punk Flea Market at Passmore Community Hall on Dec. 11. Photo: Tyler Harper

‘Weirdos in the woods’: Passmore hosts punk flea market

The unique event included local punk bands and 60 vendors

Jeff Johnson of Pool Fight sings during the Punk Flea Market at Passmore Community Hall on Dec. 11. Photo: Tyler Harper
Nelson students enrolled in the ATLAS outdoor education program relax during a backcountry trip in early 2022. School District 8 is moving the avalanche training part of the program out of what it deems is dangerous terrain. Photo: Sam Kitch

Changes to Nelson high school’s avalanche training course criticized

The district says moving the course out of dangerous terrain complies with WorkSafeBC regulations

Nelson students enrolled in the ATLAS outdoor education program relax during a backcountry trip in early 2022. School District 8 is moving the avalanche training part of the program out of what it deems is dangerous terrain. Photo: Sam Kitch
Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus is seen here in Nelson. The 2021 census shows an overall increase in residents who have completed post-secondary education. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2021 Census: Higher education and remote workers among Nelson residents

The final Statistics Canada census release reveals the city’s education levels and labour data

Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus is seen here in Nelson. The 2021 census shows an overall increase in residents who have completed post-secondary education. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The Nelson Leafs padded their stats in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs. Photo: Tyler Harper

Magis scores hat trick as Leafs rout Chiefs 7-1

Nelson is on a seven-game winning streak

The Nelson Leafs padded their stats in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs. Photo: Tyler Harper
Blaine Cook, who lives in Nelson, was Twitter’s original engineer when it launched in 2006. He believes the social media app should have been directed down a different path. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson’s Blaine Cook helped build Twitter – and he has a few ideas on what should come next

Cook was Twitter’s founding engineer, and is now advocating for decentralized social networks

Blaine Cook, who lives in Nelson, was Twitter’s original engineer when it launched in 2006. He believes the social media app should have been directed down a different path. Photo: Tyler Harper
Kokanee Glacier, a geographic icon that has environmental and cultural significance to the Kootenays, is melting rapidly and will likely be gone within 50 years. Photo: Petra Hekkenberg

Kokanee Glacier can’t be saved

Within 50 years, one of Canada’s most famous glaciers will have melted away

Kokanee Glacier, a geographic icon that has environmental and cultural significance to the Kootenays, is melting rapidly and will likely be gone within 50 years. Photo: Petra Hekkenberg
This photo of Highway 3 near the Paulson Summit was taken in February 2022. The camera was vandalized in July and hasn’t been fixed. Photo: DriveBC

Paulson Summit webcam vandalized, replacement delayed

The DriveBC camera shows how snowy Highway 3 typically gets

This photo of Highway 3 near the Paulson Summit was taken in February 2022. The camera was vandalized in July and hasn’t been fixed. Photo: DriveBC
Harsha Paladugu was last seen after attending Shambhala Music Festival. Photo: Submitted

RCMP still searching for man who went missing after Shambhala

Harsha Paladugu has not been seen since July

Harsha Paladugu was last seen after attending Shambhala Music Festival. Photo: Submitted
Ron Bendle posted this image of his face in a Facebook post on Nov. 7, and alleged he was assaulted by a Nelson police officer. Photo: Facebook

UPDATED: Nelson man posts video of bruised face, alleges assault by police officer

The Nelson Police Department says an investigation is underway

Ron Bendle posted this image of his face in a Facebook post on Nov. 7, and alleged he was assaulted by a Nelson police officer. Photo: Facebook
The Nelson Leafs rallied from two goals back to beat the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

Davidson scores hat trick as Leafs rally past Ghostriders 3-2

Davidson’s third goal was the overtime winner

The Nelson Leafs rallied from two goals back to beat the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Darla Smith, then 11 years old, receives her first COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 in Vernon. Child vaccine rates in Interior Health are among the lowest in B.C. Photo: Jennifer Smith

After one year of child COVID-19 vaccines, most kids in Interior Health remain unprotected

The region has the second-lowest rate of child vaccinations in B.C.

Darla Smith, then 11 years old, receives her first COVID-19 vaccination in 2021 in Vernon. Child vaccine rates in Interior Health are among the lowest in B.C. Photo: Jennifer Smith
Nelson’s Lola Brouilette throws a punch at Cranbrook’s Alexa Hansen during Fight Night 10 on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper

Cranbrook’s Kolbeck defeats Nelson’s Martinez in Fight Night 10

Kolbeck earned a unanimous decision in the main event

Nelson’s Lola Brouilette throws a punch at Cranbrook’s Alexa Hansen during Fight Night 10 on Saturday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Erin Rooney, co-ordinator of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program, is seen here with Kootenay Tamil Kitchen cooks Macton Milton Gomez (far left), Harigaranraj Ramakichenin (second from right), and owner Ciraj Premanatham. The program makes it easier for people from other countries to get permanent resident status here while meeting local job demands. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

2021 Census: Record number of immigrants moving to Nelson

Castlegar and Trail are also seeing jumps in residents from other countries

Erin Rooney, co-ordinator of the Rural and Northern Immigration Program, is seen here with Kootenay Tamil Kitchen cooks Macton Milton Gomez (far left), Harigaranraj Ramakichenin (second from right), and owner Ciraj Premanatham. The program makes it easier for people from other countries to get permanent resident status here while meeting local job demands. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Nelson goaltender Frederick Larochelle made 32 saves as the Leafs beat the Rebels 2-1 on Friday. Photo: Tyler Harper

NHL goal inspires Leafs’ Boyd in 2-1 win over Rebels

Boyd scored the shootout winner as Nelson edged Castlegar

Nelson goaltender Frederick Larochelle made 32 saves as the Leafs beat the Rebels 2-1 on Friday. Photo: Tyler Harper
Donald MacPherson is executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. He was in Nelson participating in community discussions about safe supply options. Photo: Tyler Harper

Safe supply issues, solutions discussed at Nelson event

The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition held a two-day dialogue with local user groups

Donald MacPherson is executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. He was in Nelson participating in community discussions about safe supply options. Photo: Tyler Harper
Janice Morrison is Nelson’s new mayor. She’s seen here with her husband Mike Bonderoff. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

‘Let’s do it together’: Janice Morrison elected Nelson’s mayor

Morrison overcame incumbent John Dooley in Saturday’s election

Janice Morrison is Nelson’s new mayor. She’s seen here with her husband Mike Bonderoff. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Stepping Stones shelter in Nelson. In 2021, 219 people were turned away from Nelson shelters due to capacity. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson has 2nd highest rate of homelessness in B.C. interior: report

Only Quesnel has more homeless people per 1,000 residents than Nelson in the region

Stepping Stones shelter in Nelson. In 2021, 219 people were turned away from Nelson shelters due to capacity. Photo: Tyler Harper