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British Columbia’s record for dealing with child poverty is terrible.

The last person to communicate with Sheilah Sweatman before she drowned testified before a Nelson coroner’s jury Thursday.

Nelson and Rossland battles Whitefish next week in Powder Magazine competition

Two videos showing Nelson Search and Rescue volunteer Sheilah Sweatman’s final moments were played for a coroner’s jury Tuesday.

A Nelson Search and Rescue volunteer says while members might have been able to reach Sheilah Sweatman, they couldn’t rescue her.

Volunteers involved with fundraising for the devastated town of Onagawa, Japan, are fending off criticism around use of the money.

The Salvation Army food bank had to close its doors this week because it didn't have enough non-perishables to give out.

An RCMP diver told a coroner’s inquest today why his team wasn't called to the Goat River prior to Sheilah Sweatman’s death.

West Kootenay EcoSociety executive director David Reid calls the move bad for democracy, never mind the devastating environmental impact.

The Nelson Police Department reports having been “heavily taxed” with over 60 calls for service over the weekend.