Building a healthy community takes initiative and Selkirk College is placing a high priority on the well-being of its students. With the formalization of Healthy Campus Initiatives, Selkirk College is leading the way in supporting students outside the classroom, recognizing that learners brings with them their entire life...

Given the emergence of relatively new cosmetic procedures such as eyebrow microblading, Interior Health is reminding the public to exercise caution when considering such services. Specifically, users should ensure the establishments they visit have safeguards in place to protect their health.   Microblading, also known as...

Nelson’s debate over cannabis dispensaries spilled over into the monthly Regional District of Central Kootenay meeting last Thursday, when a director raised concerns that pot shops could soon spring up in the regional district. Area G Director Hans Cunningham noted the City had recently tried to pass zoning amendments to...

Nelson Police Department would like to thank the public for helping in the locating of a missing local girl. "(The missing person advisory has been) rescinded as the missing person has been located alive and well," said Sergeant Nate Holt. "As always, thank you for your assistance." Nelson Police ask for public assistance in...

A new study from UBC suggests that marijuana, long feared by some as a "gateway" to drug abuse generally, may  be able to act as a gateway in the other direction:  it could have a medical use in helping people recover from alcoholism and opioid addiction.  But more research is needed. “Research suggests that people may be...

To The Editor: Did you replace the batteries in your smoke alarm after changing the clocks back for Daylight Saving Time? With apologies to Saskatchewan residents, who do not adjust their clocks, safety advocates have often repeated this handy mnemonic device as an easy way to remember that batteries in smoke alarms must be...

You can’t physically move an entire regional intensive care unit (ICU), but Interior Health is banking on telehealth technology to help. For hospitals in Kootenay Boundary without an ICU, specialists are using this technology to bring ICU expertise to emergency departments (EDs) in real time to care for critically ill or...

(Columbia Basin) – Columbia Basin Trust Board and staff, and residents of the region join Neil’s family in mourning the unexpected passing of Neil Muth, President and CEO. Neil will be remembered for his honest and sincere engagement with communities, his leadership and his commitment to supporting the efforts of the people...

Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd is advising the public to be extra careful in driving today as the region is experiencing heavy rainfall in the valleys and beginning at 1200 meters it switches to heavy wet snow. "We have received 10-12 cm since 3:30 a.m. and are forecasted to receive another 20-25 throughout the day today,"...

Yellowhead Road & Bridge Ltd is advising the public to be extra carefull in driving today as the region is experiencing heavy rainfall in the valleys and beginning at 1200 meters it switches to heavy wet snow. "We have received 10-12 cm since 3:30 a.m. and are forecasted to receive another 20-25 throughout the day today,"...