By Susan Srigley, Professor, Nipissing University.  This article first appeared in The Conversation. As a death doula and professor who teaches about dying, I see a need for more conversations about death. A growing number of folks may have heard of the death-positive movement, death cafés or death-friendly communities — each of which are animated by […]

Real estate sales were down in the Kootenay-Boundary region in October, with high interest rates pegged as the underlying culprit, says an Association of Interior Realtors member. Association president Chelsea Mann said unit sales across the Kootenay-Boundary region — which includes Nelson and the surrounding region — decreased six per cent compared to sales activity […]

The rising unemployment rate in the Kootenay region may have less to do with the slowing economy and more to do with an inability to connect. According to an insights report — Addressing the Labour Market Gap — released earlier this year by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, both employers and job seekers […]

To kick-off the holiday season, Think Turkey is putting the spotlight on unsung holiday heroes with the launch of the first-ever Wishbone Awards. With Food Banks Canada reporting that nearly 20% of Canadians are living with food insecurity, the Wishbone Awards will recognize and support community heroes who help put holiday meals on the table for […]

A provincial pilot to build a cannabis tourism trail in B.C. has a Kootenay focus as one of the two proposed legs of the project. Selkirk Innovates and the Craft Cannabis Association of B.C. (CCABC) have submitted an application for funding — under the REDIP Economic Diversification stream — to complete the project to focus […]

Nelson Police said the missing person, Shelby Haynes, has been located. Nelson Police would like to thank the public for assisting in locating the missing person. Previous Story: Nelson Police request public assistance in locating missing woman In a media release Thursday, Nelson Police said the department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Shelby […]

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm warning Thursday for the West Kootenay/Boundary region. Environment Canada said that hazardous winter conditions can be expected on Highway 3 — Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass — with a risk of freezing rain near Paulson Summit. “A warm front associated with a low pressure system is moving into […]

Answers are still being sought after a landslide caused a power outage that lasted almost four days in the Lardeau Valley, leaving almost 400 people without power for 90 hours. On Sunday, Oct. 1 a landslide north of the Lardeau Bluffs erased the road, power lines and telephone lines to residents of the Lardeau Valley […]

There are five areas for regional parks being proposed under the recently released Ktunaxa and regional district report which contain traditional use significance. The report — Ktunaxa RDCK Traditional Use Study (TUS) Summary Report — provided a review of proposed areas for the regional parks, with traditional use study documents from past projects, documentation of […]

Water and wastewater rates continue to climb uphill in the city after a report on the proposed utility budget has recommended another annual increase to the services. A report from the city’s Finance department in a special budget meeting of council on Oct. 27 is suggesting a 2.5 per cent increase to the water rates […]