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13 new fires in Kootenays

A total of 32 fires are active in the Southeast Fire Centre as of Monday afternoon

Jul 25, 2017 12:00 AM Read more >

Nelson ponders new drinking water sources, updates water plan

Nelson’s 2006 Water Master Plan warned that the city needs an additional drinking water supply.

Jul 24, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Open houses to guide Kootenay Lake shoreline development

August 8 at the North Shore Hall — your chance to have your say on the future of the lake

Jul 22, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

BC Transit extends West Kootenay bus service

Starting August 1, bus riders will benefit from extended service on several routes

Jul 22, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Nelson shelter in need of tents, tarps

Stepping Stones is asking for donations to help people it has to turn away

Jul 21, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

Stetski calls out restrictions on credit unions

The Kootenay-Columbia MP isn’t happy with credit unions can no longer use the word “bank”

Jul 20, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Nelson man hospitalized in Thailand

Zach Swan suffered severe injuries in a fall

Jul 20, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.

Jul 20, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Nelson council to assist with bear resistant garbage container program

Bins will be sold at cost to residents

Jul 19, 2017 12:01 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Michelle Mungall named to NDP cabinet

The Nelson-Creston MLA will serve as Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Jul 18, 2017 3:52 PM Read more >