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UPDATED: Just one house under evacuation order in Slocan Valley

UPDATED: Just one house under evacuation order in Slocan Valley

This update contains a detailed list of properties affected.
Evacuation alert issued for Slocan Valley West Road

Evacuation alert issued for Slocan Valley West Road

The alert may be followed by an immediate Evacuation Order should conditions worsen.
Nelson rescinds boil water notice

Nelson rescinds boil water notice

But there is still a Water Quality Advisory because of water turbidity (cloudiness).
Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.
Possible cougar sighting in Lakeside Park

Possible cougar sighting in Lakeside Park

Police news release outlines how to behave if you encounter a cougar.
Nelson to install public washroom

Nelson to install public washroom

The kiosk structure will be placed at the corner of Hall and Baker
City issues boil water notice

City issues boil water notice

Residents should bring all drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one minute.
UPDATED: Power still out on Johnstone Rd. to Six Mile

UPDATED: Power still out on Johnstone Rd. to Six Mile

A windstorm blew trees onto power lines overnight.
Flooding likely in Nelson, city warns

Flooding likely in Nelson, city warns

Kootenay Lake could reach 2012 levels.
One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot