As the Provincial election grows near, get to know your local Independent candidate for the Kootenay-Central; Corrine Mori. Who is Corinne Mori? Mori grew up in Salmo, and has been based in Nelson for the past 35 years. She brings valuable experience in healthcare, construction, small business and advocacy, making her well...

As the provincial election grows near, get to know your local BC NDP candidate and incumbent for the Kootenay-Central riding: Brittny Anderson. Who is Brittny Anderson? Brittny Anderson has lived in the Kootenays her whole life. In university, she received her undergraduate degree in international relations and then her master’s in environmental...

As the provincial election grows near, get to know your local BC Conservative candidate for Kootenay-Central: Kelly Vandenberghe. Who is Kelly Vandenberghe? Kelly Vandenberghe's experience is extensive. A former elected official in Alberta, he is the current Area Director for Electoral Area C in the Regional District of Central Kootenay and has...

After three weeks into the regular season, the Nelson Leafs have claimed top position on the Neil Murdoch Division ladder, after defeating the Columbia Valley Rockies 4-3 at home over the weekend. Ryan Konecsni gave the Leafs their first lead over the Columbia Valley Rockies, and helped to set up...

Nelson Fire Rescue joined a multi-agency prescribed burn and training exercise today, Wednesday, October 9, near Svoboda Road. In collaboration with the Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Wildfire Services, this training provides the opportunity for different teams to work together in a non-emergency situation, to build relationships and...

The bargaining committee representing 90 WaterBridge Ferries employees has broken its silence on the issues that have contributed to job action and service interruptions on WaterBridge ferry vessels.  The BC General Employees Union issued a 72-hour strike notice to WaterBridge Ferries on September 23 after months of negotiations over a...