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Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey

Rossland council will not appeal court’s decision in favour of developer

City to comply with court’s orders, work to ensure community’s bylaws applied fairly and transparently

Hammer Head Equities applications for permits to remove trees on private property were denied by Rossland council in August 2021. Photo: Jim Bailey
Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted

Daisies cut and ready for 6th annual Kootenay Boundary cancer care fundraiser

Trail No Frills launching memorial fundraising campaign Thursday, March 9

Kurtis’ No Frills staff is ready to launch the sixth annual daisy campaign on Thursday (March 9), a fundraiser that benefits patients receiving cancer care at the hospital in Trail. L-R: Tyrone Siebert and store owner Kurtis MacGillivray. Photo: Submitted
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the RCMP?

Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Artistic impression of the proposed canopy, pier and Ladybird display at the foot of Hall Street. Illustration: Stanley Office of Architecture/ City of Nelson

Pier pressure: Nelson council revisits pier canopy, agrees to fund it

The annual cost will be covered by parking and event revenue, says chief financial officer

Artistic impression of the proposed canopy, pier and Ladybird display at the foot of Hall Street. Illustration: Stanley Office of Architecture/ City of Nelson
Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt to join 4th NHL franchise in single season

Hunt was traded by Toronto to Calgary at the deadline

Nelson’s Dryden Hunt, seen here playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to the Calgary Flames on Friday. Photo: David Zalubowski/AP
OK, so it isn’t exactly rally racers driving down Six Mile Road. But slow down anyway! Photo courtesy Chris Daley Photography

HUGS AND SLUGS: Six Mile isn’t a race track

Also, a local doctor gets praise and a slug to dog owners, because of course

OK, so it isn’t exactly rally racers driving down Six Mile Road. But slow down anyway! Photo courtesy Chris Daley Photography
Premier David Eby is seen here with Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang (right) at an announcement for local government infrastructure in Surrey on Feb. 10, 2023. Photo: Anna Burns

West Kootenay local governments to receive over $25 million from provincial grant

Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay each receive over $4 million

Premier David Eby is seen here with Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang (right) at an announcement for local government infrastructure in Surrey on Feb. 10, 2023. Photo: Anna Burns
An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.

Avalanche danger remains considerable as February snow further complicates snowpack

Persistent deep, weak layer responsible for recent fatal avalanches

An image of deep, persistent slab avalanches that occurred over the past few weeks in the Selkirk Mountains. Avalanche Canada photo.
Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

LETTER: Pier canopy and Nelson’s priorities

From reader June Hamnet

  • Mar 3, 2023
Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Kootenay Lake Hospital maternity nurses Reanne Laurie and Madison Fox with the new equipment purchased with a donation from the TB Vets Foundation. Photo: Submitted

TB Vets supports maternity ward at Kootenay Lake Hospital

A $20,000 donation has purchased equipment to monitor oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in newborns

Kootenay Lake Hospital maternity nurses Reanne Laurie and Madison Fox with the new equipment purchased with a donation from the TB Vets Foundation. Photo: Submitted
The Fabelmans is one of the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Academy Awards. Watch the Oscars on March 12 at Nelson’s Civic Theatre. Photo: Merie Weismiller Wallace/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment

LARGE POPCORN, EXTRA POPCORN: Watch the Oscars at The Civic Theatre

This year’s awards show will be streamed at the Civic live on March 12

The Fabelmans is one of the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Academy Awards. Watch the Oscars on March 12 at Nelson’s Civic Theatre. Photo: Merie Weismiller Wallace/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
A scene from Ballet Kelowna’s piece entitled taqəš, by Vernon-raised choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe. Photo: Submitted

Nelson dancers open for Ballet Kelowna’s performance at the Capitol

The show includes signature works from the group’s contemporary ballet repertoire

A scene from Ballet Kelowna’s piece entitled taqəš, by Vernon-raised choreographer Cameron Fraser-Monroe. Photo: Submitted
This graphic collects the different sign styles proposed in the city’s wayfinding report. Illustration: Public: Architecture + Communication/ City of Nelson

New directional signage plan presented to Nelson council

Welcome signs at city entrances to be built this summer

This graphic collects the different sign styles proposed in the city’s wayfinding report. Illustration: Public: Architecture + Communication/ City of Nelson
An elevator at the front and centre of the Civic Centre would give access to a concourse across the front on each floor including the basement, from which people and services could reach the various parts of the building. The concourse is one part of the project, which also includes an energy retrofit and renovations to the Civic Theatre. Illustration courtesy of City of Nelson

City of Nelson hires project leader and architect for Civic Centre reno

Estimated completion date for the three-part project is late 2024

An elevator at the front and centre of the Civic Centre would give access to a concourse across the front on each floor including the basement, from which people and services could reach the various parts of the building. The concourse is one part of the project, which also includes an energy retrofit and renovations to the Civic Theatre. Illustration courtesy of City of Nelson
Nelson Police Department members are being investigated for allegedly sharing racist messages over a private group chat. File photo

6 current, former Nelson police officers face discipline in racism case

An investigation into racist messages shared over a group chat has substantiated allegations

Nelson Police Department members are being investigated for allegedly sharing racist messages over a private group chat. File photo
Colleen Doyle, executive director of the Kootenay Carshare Co-op, with her kids (L-R) Aven and Oden, show off the co-op’s new low-speed electric vehicle. Columbia Basin Trust has funded two other Nelson non-profit organizations to buy their own electric vehicles. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Kootenay Kids, Nelson Food Centre buying electric vehicles with CBT funding

Columbia Basin Trust is also funding local energy retrofits

Colleen Doyle, executive director of the Kootenay Carshare Co-op, with her kids (L-R) Aven and Oden, show off the co-op’s new low-speed electric vehicle. Columbia Basin Trust has funded two other Nelson non-profit organizations to buy their own electric vehicles. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
CUPE 748, which represents over 400 employees of School District 8, says it is recommending its members ratify a new labour deal. File photo

School District 8, support staff union agree to new labour deal

The agreement still requires members to vote on it

CUPE 748, which represents over 400 employees of School District 8, says it is recommending its members ratify a new labour deal. File photo
Kaslo’s SS Moyie is the oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world. Photo credit: KLHS.bc.ca

Kaslo council roundup: Jazz Fest, SS Moyie and library projects move ahead

All the news from the Feb. 14 meeting

Kaslo’s SS Moyie is the oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world. Photo credit: KLHS.bc.ca
Proposed riding changes are pictured on this map from the Federal Electoral Redistribution Commission.

Federal electoral boundary proposal splits West Kootenay between three ridings

Castlegar and Thrums split up as well as Trail and Montrose

Proposed riding changes are pictured on this map from the Federal Electoral Redistribution Commission.
Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

What you need to know about the B.C. government’s 2023 budget

Big spending on health, community grants and ways to curb inflation

Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at legislature in Victoria, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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