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Mayor and MLA question privatization of Nelson hospital laundry service

Local hospital laundry, currently done by 17 employees in Nelson, would be done in Vancouver or Alberta if the service is privatized.

Mar 3, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo, and school board election expenses disclosed

Elections B.C. posts the election expenses for each candidate online, along with the identity of donors of amounts larger than $100.

Mar 2, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Weather report: February almost snow-free in West Kootenay

Most of February's snow fell within three days at the beginning of a remarkably warm month.

Mar 2, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Baker Street goes to the dogs

Low-key event attracts approximately 30 Nelsonites of the human variety along with 15 canine companions.

Mar 1, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Velocity takes over Kootenay Literary Competition

The winning authors of the 2104/15 Kootenay Literary Competition were announced at a gala at Touchstones gallery on Thursday.

Feb 28, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Nelson’s Coldest Night surpasses fundraising goal

Nelson came 7th in the country for most participants in the event, which raised $47,000 for the Room to Live campaign.

Feb 26, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Highway collision near Salmo sends three to hospital

Highway 6 just north of Salmo has been re-opened following a closure due to a two-vehicle accident earlier today.

Feb 25, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

Nelson Star joins in Pink Shirt Day

The Nelson Star team is committed to eradicating bullying in our schools and workplace.

Feb 25, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Pink shirt flash mob in Nelson

Rosemont Elementary converged on the steps of Nelson city hall on Wednesday afternoon for an anti-bullying flash mob.

Feb 25, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Nelson man arrested after knife incident

A 19-year-old Nelson man is facing a weapons charge after an incident Sunday.

Feb 25, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >