Local News

Make invasive mussels a Nelson-Creston election issue, group says

Zebra and quagga mussels cause severe environmental, social and economic impacts.

Apr 27, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

Will salmon ever come back to the Columbia?

For decades now salmon have been barred from their traditional Columbia River spawning grounds

Apr 27, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Nelson-Creston candidates to hear from public in ‘reverse forum’

Event features voters talking to candidates in small groups

Apr 26, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Balfour to vote on water funding

A referendum will be held in June

Apr 26, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

Nelson’s Hall Street plan finalized

City council approves redevelopment plan, but businesses are worried about parking

Apr 25, 2017 1:48 PM Read more >

Downtown redesign goes public

Business owners and residents examined and debated the ambitious plan last week

Apr 24, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Candidates talk health care, child care

Our third Q&A with the five Nelson-Creston candidates running in the May 9 provincial election

Apr 22, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Elizabeth May hits the Kootenays

Nelson Rod and Gun Club hosted packed rally for Kim Charlesworth

Apr 21, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

Ferry oil cleanup underway

The leak at the Balfour terminal has mostly been contained.

Apr 21, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Is this Pot Prohibition 2.0?

Nelson dispensary owners lambast Cannabis Act

Apr 21, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >