Local News

Silverton mayor reflects on evacuation of her town

Tanya Gordon has been answering residents' questions about the nearby wildfires day and night for several weeks.

Jul 26, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Urban forestry study will help Nelson plan for climate change

Urban forests include all trees on streets, yards, and parks

Jul 26, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Evacuation alert issued for New Denver and surrounding properties

Residents under an alert are not required to evacuate but must be ready to leave at a moment's notice

Jul 25, 2024 3:36 PM Read more >

Slocan Chief Cabin celebrates 20th anniversary of 2004 restoration

The Slocan Chief cabin in Kokanee Glacier Provincial park was built as a miner's cabin in 1896

Jul 25, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

New evacuation orders issued even as cooler weather aids B.C. wildfire fight

Hundreds of Kootenay residents told to pack up and leave immediately overnight Wednesday

Jul 25, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire evacuation ordered for Argenta and Johnsons Landing, new alert issued for additional properties

The evacuation order includes 191 properties on the east shore of Kootenay Lake

Jul 25, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Fire department extinguishes two simultaneous fires in wooded areas in Nelson, suspect in custody

Fires ignited in Gyro Park and beside the rail tracks near the Chahko Mika mall

Jul 24, 2024 8:28 PM Read more >

Nelson Mural Festival returns with festivities, music, and new murals

The event runs Aug. 9-11

Jul 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Artwalk's second 2024 opening, July 27

The second Artwalk opening of the season features 30 venues showing over 50 artists

Jul 24, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Nelson police seek missing man

Alistar Lauder was last seen on July 22

Jul 24, 2024 9:17 AM Read more >