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As of Sept. 26, category 2 open burning is allowed again in the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. (Leon Contreras/Unsplash)

Category 2 fire restrictions rescinded

With cooling temperatures, category 2 open burning is allowed again in the…

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board office in Nelson. File photo

RDCK board calls for report on recording directors’ ‘nay’ votes

A motion calling for opposed votes to be recorded was defeated by directors

International Overdose Awareness Day was marked in August at Nelson’s Lakeside Park. The city has had 13 illicit drug fatalities through August in 2023, which is a new record. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Nelson sets new drug death record only 8 months into 2023

13 people have died in the city through August

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Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
FILE - Usher performs at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2016 at Barclays Center in New York on Oct. 27, 2016. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Unifor national president Lana Payne attends a news conference in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada have ratified a three-year agreement. Payne issued a statement today saying the deal will mean tremendous gains for autoworkers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers
Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused
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The Doukhobor Discovery Centre’s Borshch Cook-off will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Photo: Submitted

Castlegar’s Doukhobor Discovery Centre hosting Borshch Cook-off

This year’s event will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre’s Borshch Cook-off will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Photo: Submitted
RCMP are investigating the death of a pedestrian at the Kootenay Pass summit. Photo: Vladvictoria/Pixabay

Castlegar man struck by car and killed near Kootenay Pass summit

The 65-year old victim was a pedestrian

RCMP are investigating the death of a pedestrian at the Kootenay Pass summit. Photo: Vladvictoria/Pixabay
The Regional District of Central Kootenay plans to sue land owners in the Slocan Valley after two summer raves drew noise complaints. Photo: Wendy Wei/Pexels

Legal action to be taken against Slocan Valley rave organizers

The RDCK has voted to pursue lawsuits after the raves drew noise complaints

The Regional District of Central Kootenay plans to sue land owners in the Slocan Valley after two summer raves drew noise complaints. Photo: Wendy Wei/Pexels
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Photo of protesters at the 1 Million March 4 Children event in Kelowna on Sept. 20, 2023. (Finn/@FinnWPhoto/Submitted)
Kelowna residents shocked by apparent Nazi salute at anti-SOGI march
A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Drought makes B.C. more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm
A CN Rail train moves cargo containers at the Centerm Container Terminal at port in Vancouver, on Friday, July 14, 2023.The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says container shipments are falling fast, as consumer demand weakens amid a sputtering economy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Container shipments drop at Port of Vancouver along with the economy
Moms Stop the Harm advocates and supporters gather on the sixth anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency in Victoria on April 14, 2022. Numbers released by the BC Coroners Service show 174 people died from the toxic supply in August 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
174 people died from toxic drug supply in August, B.C. coroner finds
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The Canada Revenue Agency says a scam is offering the new federal grocery rebate to West Kootenay residents. File photo

Scam alert: Messages being sent out across West Kootenay on ‘grocery rebate’

Canada Revenue Agency never uses texts or instant messages to contact anyone

The Canada Revenue Agency says a scam is offering the new federal grocery rebate to West Kootenay residents. File photo
Nelson’s street outreach team, L-R: Jeremy Kelly, Lyann Hunter and Ryall Giuliano. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

‘Our rapport is our power’: outreach workers discuss Nelson’s street population

‘It’s more than just an overdose crisis and a housing crisis’

Nelson’s street outreach team, L-R: Jeremy Kelly, Lyann Hunter and Ryall Giuliano. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
A fallen tree lays on top a car parked on Nowell Street near Chilliwack Central Road on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 during a wind storm in Chilliwack. Another windstorm is forecast for B.C.’s South Coast beginning Sept. 24. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Power outages, rising rivers expected as storm heads for B.C.’s South Coast

First fall storm set to begin Sunday on Vancouver Island, Monday in Metro Vancouver

A fallen tree lays on top a car parked on Nowell Street near Chilliwack Central Road on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 during a wind storm in Chilliwack. Another windstorm is forecast for B.C.’s South Coast beginning Sept. 24. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
With the close of the Ambulatory Care Campaign comes the launch of the Orthopedic Enhancement Project by the KBRH Health Foundation. Photo: Nick Fewings/Unsplash

Ambulatory Care Campaign crosses the finish line at hospital in Trail

KBRH Health Foundation launches Orthopedic Enhancement Project

With the close of the Ambulatory Care Campaign comes the launch of the Orthopedic Enhancement Project by the KBRH Health Foundation. Photo: Nick Fewings/Unsplash
Several of the vehicles had to navigate tight squeezes through barrier blocks that prevent larger motorized vehicles at the trail entrances that crossed roadways. Photo: Karen McKinley

Grand Forks ATV Club takes guests for an adventure for Accessible Trails Day

Annual excursion highlights rail history and trail system

Several of the vehicles had to navigate tight squeezes through barrier blocks that prevent larger motorized vehicles at the trail entrances that crossed roadways. Photo: Karen McKinley
Rainbow trout infected with whirling disease which damages the backbone of the fish causing them to swim in a “whirling” pattern. (Photo: Sascha Hallett, fishpathogens.net)

Suspected whirling disease case threatens fish in Yoho Park

Invasive parasite deadly to fish has not previously been confirmed in B.C.

Rainbow trout infected with whirling disease which damages the backbone of the fish causing them to swim in a “whirling” pattern. (Photo: Sascha Hallett, fishpathogens.net)
Ultramarathon runner Dave Stevens is seen here training in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper

Nelson runner wins ultramarathon in Colorado

Dave Stevens set a course record en route to his second title

Ultramarathon runner Dave Stevens is seen here training in Nelson. Photo: Tyler Harper
Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, from Creston, is one of 10 bakers from across Canada vying for top oven honours on the Great Canadian Baking Show. Season starts Oct. 1 on CBC. (Photo courtesy CBC)

Creston teacher in the mix on Great Canadian Baking Show

Season 7 of iconic cooking competition starts October 1 on CBC, and Loïc Fauteux-Goulet from Creston is in the thick of things

Loïc Fauteux-Goulet, from Creston, is one of 10 bakers from across Canada vying for top oven honours on the Great Canadian Baking Show. Season starts Oct. 1 on CBC. (Photo courtesy CBC)
Fish mitigation efforts are underway in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Photo: Betsy Kline

BC Hydro ramping up fish mitigation efforts at Arrow Lakes

‘We want the community to know we are taking this extremely seriously’

Fish mitigation efforts are underway in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Photo: Betsy Kline
Bears are preparing for winter denning by looking for food wherever they can, but people can help stop them from scavenging in human-settled areas with a few precautions. Photo: Pete Nuji/ Unsplash

Help keep bears out of harm’s way in the Kootenays

BC Wildsafe Boundary offers tips and information on avoiding bear encounters

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Bears are preparing for winter denning by looking for food wherever they can, but people can help stop them from scavenging in human-settled areas with a few precautions. Photo: Pete Nuji/ Unsplash
The beach at McDonald Creek Provincial Park has eroded due to fast-changing water levels. (Photo by Josh Piercey)

High and dry at the Arrow Lakes Reservoir

Changing water levels have raised concerns for area residents

The beach at McDonald Creek Provincial Park has eroded due to fast-changing water levels. (Photo by Josh Piercey)
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Update: Body of man drowned at Lake Windemere found

Update: RCMP confirm the man has been located deceased. The RCMP send…

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SAR volunteers receive instruction on the complexities of setting up a rope system for a high-angle rope rescue at a canyon in Kokanee Creek. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Kootenay search and rescue volunteers train at weekend workshops

Volunteers attended sessions on whitewater rescue, high-angle rope rescue, and more

SAR volunteers receive instruction on the complexities of setting up a rope system for a high-angle rope rescue at a canyon in Kokanee Creek. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Annabelle Estrada, front, steadies herself on the corner with Ryder Lock, 10, close behind as they hit the track for warm-ups before the Racing 4 Change races began on Sunday. Photo: Karen McKinley

Greenwood dirt bike club opens track for Racing 4 Change

Route 3 Racing working to make dirt bike racing more affordable for all

Annabelle Estrada, front, steadies herself on the corner with Ryder Lock, 10, close behind as they hit the track for warm-ups before the Racing 4 Change races began on Sunday. Photo: Karen McKinley