Regional News
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Wednesday May 18 2022
The Kootenay Rockies have achieved yet another level of excellence.
The region — which includes Nelson and the West Kootenay — is a biosphere certified destination, only the third such region in the nation to achieve the honour.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Tuesday May 17 2022
A dispute over closing road access to a popular local beach has not been resolved and continues to pit community members against each other and the nearby power company.
by Lone Sheep Publishing on Monday May 16 2022
RCMP said a Kamloops woman has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of arson following a joint investigation between the BC RCMP and BC Wildfire Service.
by The Nelson Daily Staff on Monday May 16 2022
Nelson Police officers responded to more than 90 calls for service this past week, including a report of a fight involving a person with a knife.
The mid-day call happened on Thursday, May 12 when dispatch was notified of a fight in the 500 block of Vernon Street.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Monday May 16 2022
Nelsonites will be paying over five per cent more for their total tax take when compared to last year.
That is slightly higher than the four per cent increase assessed on the municipal tax rate alone, but not including the water, sewer and resource recovery increases, coupled with a jump in Nelson Hydro rates.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Saturday May 14 2022
Re-envisioning the Hall Street Pier Project after estimated preliminary costs proved prohibitive has the waterfront work set to begin in June.
Located at the foot of Hall Street and the waterfront, the first flush of the project blew the initial budget set by city council, prompting a search to find cost savings.
by Timothy Schafer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on Friday May 13 2022
One of the city’s poverty-reduction programs is receiving a cash infusion to continue its work supporting people who are vulnerable and have low incomes.
Together Nelson — part of Nelson at its Best — will be the recipient of $50,000 for its Year One program to improve financial literacy skills and job readiness.
by The Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday May 12 2022
The Nelson CARES Society is thrilled to announce that the enormous heritage restoration project of the Annable Block (Ward Street Place) has been chosen as the recipient of the Honour Award in the Conservation category for this year’s BC Heritage Awards.
