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Seven West Kootenay municipal elected officials join B.C. colleagues in call for Gaza ceasefire

Seven West Kootenay municipal elected officials join B.C. colleagues in call for Gaza ceasefire

Elected officials urge federal government to ‘stand with innocent Palestinian and Israeli civilians’
Kootenay unemployment rate holds at 5.7 per cent

Kootenay unemployment rate holds at 5.7 per cent

Chartered Accountants of British Columbia release Check-Up report
Eco-renovation progress; West Kootenay employment agency plans 2024 move-in

Eco-renovation progress; West Kootenay employment agency plans 2024 move-in

Suspect in possible abduction arrested in Louis Creek motel

Suspect in possible abduction arrested in Louis Creek motel

RCMP found woman who fled into nearby bushes
Nelson council approves snow load risk reduction plan, waives tenant lease fees for Civic Centre

Nelson council approves snow load risk reduction plan, waives tenant lease fees for Civic Centre

The plan lays out thresholds for safe snow load on the roof
Tarrys search warrant nets illegal weapons and illicit drugs

Tarrys search warrant nets illegal weapons and illicit drugs

Fentanyl, cocaine, meth, currency and loaded weapons found at property
Quagga mussels found in Idaho, growing concern for B.C. waterways

Quagga mussels found in Idaho, growing concern for B.C. waterways

Boats coming into B.C. from Idaho are considered high risk and must be inspected by COS inspectors
Nelson Hydro proposes 6.2% rural, 5.2% urban rate increases

Nelson Hydro proposes 6.2% rural, 5.2% urban rate increases

Hydro will host annual open house Nov. 23 to answer questions about rates
PHOTOS: Nelson residents march in support of cease-fire in Palestine

PHOTOS: Nelson residents march in support of cease-fire in Palestine

An estimated 150-200 people attended
SD8 wins national award for communications, engagement

SD8 wins national award for communications, engagement

The award recognizes work in public relations