News

West Kootenay transit funds frozen for three years

A number of new transit projects are on hold for three years in rural areas across the province including Nelson.

Apr 2, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Rallies protest federal heath cuts

March 31 was the first anniversary of $36 billion in cuts to federal health care transfers.

Apr 1, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Proposed heli-ski tenure application borders Kokanee Glacier Park

Koootenay Heli-Ski Ltd. wants to operate on crown land 30 km north of Nelson.

Mar 31, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Accused Kootenay bank robber expected to plead guilty

The man accused of robbing several local financial institutions and a gas station last year at gunpoint will admit to eight charges.

Mar 31, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Former Nelson-Creston MLA details battle with prostate cancer

Corky Evans opens up about his fight with prostate cancer in the spring issue of Forward magazine.

Mar 30, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Cops grapple with drunk transients

An early influx of visitors has police busy with disturbances, trespassing incidents.

Mar 30, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Nelson RCMP warn of identity fraud by mail

The Nelson RCMP are warning Nelson and central Kootenay residents of recent mail fraud attempts.

Mar 28, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Grand opening planned for Slocan medical centre

The Slocan Wellness Centre is reopening thanks to the arrival of nurse practitioner Donna Gibbons.

Mar 26, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Proposed Nelson medical clinic rezoning goes to public hearing in May

Ancron Medical Centre is planning to move to a property across from the Kootenay Lake Hospital emergency ward.

Mar 26, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

What would Nelson at its best look like?

The organizers of Nelson At Its Best want to improve life for everyone in Nelson by developing a concrete poverty reduction strategy.

Mar 25, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >