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Kelly Vandenberghe named Conservative candidate for Kootenay-Central

Kelly Vandenberghe named Conservative candidate for Kootenay-Central

Four candidates are vying for the Kootenay-Central position on Oct. 19
Four years after it was announced, Nelson's Hall Street Pier finally opens

Four years after it was announced, Nelson's Hall Street Pier finally opens

The City of Nelson marked the opening of the new Hall Street Pier with a ceremony Saturday
Recovery efforts begin on sunken pontoons at Castlegar dam

Recovery efforts begin on sunken pontoons at Castlegar dam

The navigation lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam on Lower Arrow Lake will be closed from Sept. 15 through Sept. 28
Kootenay Lake ferry workers give strike mandate during labour talks

Kootenay Lake ferry workers give strike mandate during labour talks

Western Pacific Marine employs 79 unionized members
West Kootenay winery faces uncertain future after devastating fire

West Kootenay winery faces uncertain future after devastating fire

This fire comes on the heels of a life-changing event that the family is still grappling with. 
Nations bring sockeye back to Arrow Lakes for first time in decades

Nations bring sockeye back to Arrow Lakes for first time in decades

‘Pray that they have a safe journey’
City of Nelson wants province to reimburse encampment costs

City of Nelson wants province to reimburse encampment costs

City says it has spent more than $150,000 this year on behalf of the province
B.C. jobs ministry announces $1.2-million grant for South Slocan projects

B.C. jobs ministry announces $1.2-million grant for South Slocan projects

Drop Group will build 2 facilities that add more than 80 jobs to region
Rossland mom braves the English Channel for charity and legacy

Rossland mom braves the English Channel for charity and legacy

Aerin Bowers also fundraising for Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities.
B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

B.C. Parks rejects protected status for Duncan Lake cedar grove

A petition in favour of protected status has received almost 45,000 signatures