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UPDATED: Just one house under evacuation order in Slocan Valley

This update contains a detailed list of properties affected.

Jun 1, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Evacuation alert issued for Slocan Valley West Road

The alert may be followed by an immediate Evacuation Order should conditions worsen.

May 31, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Nelson rescinds boil water notice

But there is still a Water Quality Advisory because of water turbidity (cloudiness).

May 29, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.

May 26, 2017 2:22 PM Read more >

Possible cougar sighting in Lakeside Park

Police news release outlines how to behave if you encounter a cougar.

May 26, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

Nelson to install public washroom

The kiosk structure will be placed at the corner of Hall and Baker

May 26, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

City issues boil water notice

Residents should bring all drinking water to a rolling boil for at least one minute.

May 25, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Power still out on Johnstone Rd. to Six Mile

A windstorm blew trees onto power lines overnight.

May 24, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Flooding likely in Nelson, city warns

Kootenay Lake could reach 2012 levels.

May 24, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot

May 23, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >