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RDCK downgrades evac order in Bulldog Mtn. fire

RDCK downgrades evac order in Bulldog Mtn. fire

Some residents can return, though other areas are still under evacuation order
UPDATED: Six more candidates running for Nelson city council

UPDATED: Six more candidates running for Nelson city council

Prospective candidates have until September 14 to sign up with Elections BC.
VIDEO: Nelson Star Monday Report Aug. 27, 2018

VIDEO: Nelson Star Monday Report Aug. 27, 2018

The Star’s weekly news roundup
Home child care centres in B.C. need more funding, says operator

Home child care centres in B.C. need more funding, says operator

Kathy Sager says licensees receive far less than similar facilities
Home child care centres need more funding, says operator

Home child care centres need more funding, says operator

Kathy Sager says licensees receive far less than similar facilities
Nelson moves to Level 3 water restrictions

Nelson moves to Level 3 water restrictions

Watering with irrigation or sprinkler systems prohibited and no washing cars, sidewalks or buildings
Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Facebook group collects Kootenay crime concerns

Not meant to be a vigilante site, creator says
3 fires near Castlegar grow to over 1,000 hectares each

3 fires near Castlegar grow to over 1,000 hectares each

Syringa Creek, Deer Creek and Renata/Bulldog Mountain fires continue to grow
Beach re-opened at Lakeside Park

Beach re-opened at Lakeside Park

The cause is thought to be mechanical failure on a boat
$19-million reno ready to break ground at KBRH

$19-million reno ready to break ground at KBRH

At $2.45-million over budget, West Kootenay-Boundary taxpayers will pay another (near) $1 million