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Election 2015: Q&A with the Kootenay-Columbia candidates, part 2

Each week, the Nelson Star will bring you responses to a series of questions posed to the five candidates in Kootenay-Columbia.

Sep 17, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

Nancy Greene Raine visits Nelson

Olympian skier and Conservative senator visits Kootenays, speaks in support of David Wilks’ re-election bid.

Sep 17, 2015 7:00 PM Read more >

'Harperman' singalong convenes at Nelson city hall

Approximately 50 Nelsonites joined together in singing the anti-Conservative ballad 'Harperman' on Thursday.

Sep 17, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Cottonwood market demolition on hold, for now (maybe)

Do recent complaints about the city's plans to demolish the market buildings have city council taking another look?

Sep 17, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Nelson launches panhandling bylaw

The bylaw has not been finally decided, and will come back to council in a month for a final decision.

Sep 17, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Additional teaching resources LVR-bound

Superintendent Jeff Jones has deployed two teachers’ worth of additional funds to alleviate timetable and scheduling “gridlock”.

Sep 16, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Nelson councillor Purcell surveys home-based businesses

Survey asks home businesses anonymously about their location, income, employees, and issues.

Sep 16, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Cops for Kids swing through Nelson

The charity ride made a stop at the RCMP detachment on Monday morning.

Sep 15, 2015 4:00 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Gas leak forces evacuation

A contractor using an excavator is believed to have been responsible for rupturing a gas line in the 600 block of Silica St. on Monday.

Sep 14, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Busy Sunday at Lakeside Park

The Nelson park was abuzz with activity as residents participated in the Parkinson SuperWalk and the Paws for a Cause fundraiser.

Sep 14, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >