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BC Transit extends West Kootenay bus service

BC Transit extends West Kootenay bus service

Starting August 1, bus riders will benefit from extended service on several routes
Nelson shelter in need of tents, tarps

Nelson shelter in need of tents, tarps

Stepping Stones is asking for donations to help people it has to turn away
Stetski calls out restrictions on credit unions

Stetski calls out restrictions on credit unions

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

Nelson man hospitalized in Thailand

Zach Swan suffered severe injuries in a fall
VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.
Nelson council to assist with bear resistant garbage container program

Nelson council to assist with bear resistant garbage container program

Bins will be sold at cost to residents
UPDATED: Michelle Mungall named to NDP cabinet

UPDATED: Michelle Mungall named to NDP cabinet

The Nelson-Creston MLA will serve as Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health
Kootenays on alert despite few active fires

Kootenays on alert despite few active fires

There are just 19 fires burning in the Southeast Fire Centre
Nelson publishes 2016 payments to businesses, organizations and staff

Nelson publishes 2016 payments to businesses, organizations and staff

All municipalities are required by law to publish a Statement of Financial Information annually.