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Police, firefighters prevent two potential wildfires

RCMP and Nelson Fire and Rescue each responded to potential wildfire incidents Tuesday

Jul 26, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Petronas pulls out of northwest LNG project

Officials say low prices and shifts in energy industry made the decision necessary.

Jul 25, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

13 new fires in Kootenays

A total of 32 fires are active in the Southeast Fire Centre as of Monday afternoon

Jul 25, 2017 12:00 AM Read more >

Nelson ponders new drinking water sources, updates water plan

Nelson’s 2006 Water Master Plan warned that the city needs an additional drinking water supply.

Jul 24, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation order lifted for 100 Mile House and South Cariboo

The evacuation orders in the area have been downgraded to alerts

Jul 22, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C. state of emergency hits two-week mark

B.C.’s state of emergency over wildfires hits its two-week mark with no end in sight

Jul 21, 2017 7:45 AM Read more >

Nelson man hospitalized in Thailand

Zach Swan suffered severe injuries in a fall

Jul 20, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Nelson council to assist with bear resistant garbage container program

Bins will be sold at cost to residents

Jul 19, 2017 12:01 PM Read more >

VIDEO: RDCK launches emergency command centre

Regional fire chief Andrew Bellerby warns 15-day dry spell could lead to wildfires

Jul 19, 2017 9:15 AM Read more >

Air quality improves slightly in some areas

“Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change.”

Jul 19, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >