Regional News
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Mar 07 2021
Local Chiefs from the various first responder units in Nelson went over and above the call of duty Saturday morning at Lakeside Park to raise more than $10,000 for BC Special Olympics as part of the BC FreezinforaReason Campaign.
by Michael Jessen on Sunday Mar 07 2021
“Just, (screw) the whole fossil fuel industry. They need to be nationalized as we transition completely from fossil fuels to preserve what is left of a livable planet.” – Peter Kalmus
The evidence is mounting in the courtroom of public judgment; a verdict could be delivered soon.
by Contributor on Friday Mar 05 2021
The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back and bigger than ever. Buying a lottery ticket will help B.C.’s abused, neglected and injured animals and could potentially put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket!
by David Suzuki on Friday Mar 05 2021
Last fall, the David Suzuki Foundation announced that I would be joining the team full-time this September as executive director.
I write you today with a deep sense of excitement, responsibility and alignment for taking up this work.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Thursday Mar 04 2021
RCMP said Emergency Response Team (ERT) was deployed in Kaslo Monday to deal with a distraught woman.
RCMP said the incident began Sunday, February 28, 2021 when officers were informed of using written communication alluding to potential future harm to individuals, such as lethal action and the taking of hostages.
by Interior Health Authority on Wednesday Mar 03 2021
In a media release Wednesday, Interior Health announced the awarding of a contract for 10 substance use treatment beds for youth to The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society in Kelowna.
Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society meets deadline, saves surrounding forest from clear-cut logging
by Nelson Daily Staff on Tuesday Mar 02 2021
It took almost two years, but the Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society (CLPS) finally achieved its spirited, public campaign to raise $400,000 to purchase 49 hectares of mature forest situated directly above Cottonwood Lake.
by Contributor on Monday Mar 01 2021
Columbia Basin – Call for entry: registration is now open for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT), a celebration of culture taking place August 7 & 8, 2021, from 10 am to 5 pm. Help us make the 13th anniversary tour the best yet!
