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City renovating downtown Nelson green space into park

City renovating downtown Nelson green space into park

City says upgrade not connected to the opening of Brandi's Place
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It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 837 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,238 mm in Sooke and 1,593 mm in Vancouver
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Fruitvale woman on life support after Trail vehicle incident

Fruitvale woman on life support after Trail vehicle incident

The incident occurred on Jan. 9
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Cull order still looms over Edgewood ostrich herd as farmers cling to hope

Cull order still looms over Edgewood ostrich herd as farmers cling to hope

Universal Ostrich seeks exemption, saying herd can be better used for research
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Assault with weapon charges handed out to 2 men in Castlegar theft

Assault with weapon charges handed out to 2 men in Castlegar theft

Dennis Mahon and Kyle Doherty have also been charged with using an imitation firearm, theft, and possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose  
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Residents meet Nelson affordable housing developers at Fairview open house

Residents meet Nelson affordable housing developers at Fairview open house

The building would be for low-to-moderate income Nelson residents working in the city
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Respiratory illness outbreak declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

Respiratory illness outbreak declared at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, an active outbreak of respiratory illness was announced on the third floor of the hospital in Trail
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West Kootenay snowpack strong in early winter

West Kootenay snowpack strong in early winter

The regional snowpack is 94% of normal
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Former Beaver Valley Arena employee sentenced for recording girls in change room

Former Beaver Valley Arena employee sentenced for recording girls in change room

Ciardullo pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism
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Empty cannabis building in Nelson to become affordable housing

Empty cannabis building in Nelson to become affordable housing

BC Housing says it is buying the four-storey property at 45 Government Rd. in Railtown
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