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Jumbo suit goes to court Wednesday

Jumbo suit goes to court Wednesday

The future of Jumbo Glacier Resort may be in doubt, but the West Kootenay EcoSociety has not given up its legal challenge.
Nelson imposes water restrictions

Nelson imposes water restrictions

Residents ignoring Level 3 lawn-watering restrictions could be fined.
Salmo byelection set for Sept. 12

Salmo byelection set for Sept. 12

Salmo residents go to the polls in September to choose two new village councillors to replace the pair who resigned last month.
Hall St. turns into river of mud

Hall St. turns into river of mud

A rainstorm Monday was welcome news on the forest fire front, but it turned the Hall St. hill into a muddy mess.
Sitkum fire 30% contained; Silverton fire 10%

Sitkum fire 30% contained; Silverton fire 10%

Firefighters working the Sitkum/Duhamel fire enjoyed cooler temperatures but little rain over the weekend.
B.C. appetite for pot reform riding high: Poll

B.C. appetite for pot reform riding high: Poll

Two-thirds now endorse marijuana legalization, pollster says that number has climbed over the years
UPDATED: Evacuation alert lifted on Sitkum, Silverton fires

UPDATED: Evacuation alert lifted on Sitkum, Silverton fires

Wildfire centre asks public not to get complacent: it's still very dry out there.
Evacuation alert issued south of Silverton

Evacuation alert issued south of Silverton

An approximately seven hectare fire is burning on Mt. Aylwin.
Nelson accordionist will solo with Victoria Symphony

Nelson accordionist will solo with Victoria Symphony

Rebecca Bracewell has been recognized as the best accordionist under 18 in Canada.
Woman faces assault charges in Nelson

Woman faces assault charges in Nelson

A woman is facing charges of assault and uttering threats following two separate incidents this week in Nelson.