Local News

Nelson Hydro to increase urban rates 1.5 per cent, rural 2.94 per cent

Much of the increase will go to vegetation management

Jan 16, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Nelson police warn of counterfeit money in city

The department says it has received multiple reports of fake Canadian and U.S. cash

Jan 15, 2019 11:15 AM Read more >

Nelson library asks city for 2 per cent funding increase

The increase would cover inflation, increased use, stagnant provincial funding, and a negotiated wage increase

Jan 15, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Trail cannabis shop gets green light from province

The Higher Path hopes to open doors in next couple of weeks

Jan 15, 2019 8:00 AM Read more >

Man spotted with shotgun in East Trail leads to weapons discovery

RCMP recover numerous weapons and stolen items after search on Fifth Ave.

Jan 14, 2019 11:05 AM Read more >

Province releases report on Nelson’s Columbia River Treaty public meeting

Fifty people attended Nelson’s meeting in June

Jan 14, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Monday Roundup

The Star’s weekly news roundup

Jan 14, 2019 10:10 AM Read more >

Check This Out: You say you want a resolution?

Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week.

Jan 11, 2019 10:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Kootenays’ first overdose-prevention site opens in Nelson

ANKORS has provincial funding to run the one-year pilot project

Jan 11, 2019 8:00 AM Read more >

Two people face charges in Trail drug bust

Police seized 44 grams of fentanyl and 16 grams of methamphetamine

Jan 10, 2019 10:10 AM Read more >