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In a life that has spanned a century, Ruth Squire has had a direct link to an early and now defunct Kootenay industry, raised a family through hard times, and encountered Emily Carr.

Months before Mounties made an arrest for the murder of Nelson's Jennifer Cusworth, they took a DNA sample that, for the first time in 16 years, cast light on the cold case.

The judge in the Randy Hanoski arson trial says he needs more time to decide on a couple of pieces of key evidence.

Taranjit Bhabra wanted to upgrade her education.

More than a year after the Civic Theatre closed, the city is close to going back out for proposals on the vacant space.

Nelson itself stole the show last week when more than 100 municipal leaders from across Canada descended on the city for a Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board meeting.

The West Kootenay Traffic Services, Nelson City Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to the scene of a collision on Highway 3A near the Taghum Bridge just before noon on Monday.

There will be a big absence at this year’s Terry Fox Run across the country: it will be the first run since the death of Fox’s mother Betty in June.

The Hills Garlic Festival enjoyed spectacular weather Sunday at Centennial Park in New Denver. Thousands came to check out the over 160 vendors, who offered the pungent product in every conceivable form.

Walking down Baker Street this weekend was like a trip back in time, as the Nelson Road Kings' annual Queen City Cruise brought hundreds of vintage autos to town.