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UBCM takes aim at Jumbo funding

UBCM takes aim at Jumbo funding

One of the last acts by delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention last week was aimed at the Jumbo Resort Municipality.
Kozak promises ‘fearless exploration of who we can be’

Kozak promises ‘fearless exploration of who we can be’

Veteran city councillor announced her candidacy for Nelson mayor on Sunday afternoon.
Warmington announces as fifth new Nelson council candidate

Warmington announces as fifth new Nelson council candidate

The executive director of Kootenay Kids Society and board chair for Oxygen Art Centre is seeking a council seat.
Motorcyclists reclamation ride

Motorcyclists reclamation ride

Motorcyclists saddled up with the invasive plant committee to plant trees and shrubs to restore degraded wetland habitat in Blewett.
Salmo-area dam failure would have ‘very high’ consequences

Salmo-area dam failure would have ‘very high’ consequences

A review of the HB mine tailings dam south of Salmo concludes the potential consequences of a failure should be reclassified as “very high.”
Nelson Commons one pre-sale away from goal

Nelson Commons one pre-sale away from goal

Co-op representatives feel goal could be reached by the end of the week.
COLUMN: Educate yourself on election issues

COLUMN: Educate yourself on election issues

If you don’t know much about politics, your municipal government or your local school board, now is the time to learn.
Kootenay Lake glass house second in contest

Kootenay Lake glass house second in contest

The structure is second in its category in the Architecture Foundation of BC’s 100 Best Buildings contest, but it's far from the lead.
Pat Severyn challenging John Dooley for Nelson mayor

Pat Severyn challenging John Dooley for Nelson mayor

Retired Nelson police officer passionate about council teamwork.
Moving Balfour ferry terminal not a new idea, former MLA says

Moving Balfour ferry terminal not a new idea, former MLA says

A former Nelson-Creston MLA says the notion of moving the Balfour ferry terminal was “discussed frequently” during his time in office.