Nelson Assistant Fire Chief Mike Daloise said there were no injuries reported following a house fire in the 800 block of Victoria Street Tuesday morning. NPD dispatch received a call at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday of a basement fire in the Victoria Street residence. “Upon arrival of the first crew smoke was observed coming from the […]

Nelson is widely known as one the most progressive places in all of Canada, and now area residents could have the chance to add to that reputation by helping to build a community solar garden in the Queen City. Nelson Hydro and the West Kootenay Eco Society are hosting a Conversation Café at Oso Negro Wednesday (April 8 at ...

The good news outweighs the bad in regard to a semi-versus-pick-up-truck collision Tuesday morning on Highway 3A, according to Nelson RCMP Sgt. John Ferguson. He said the call came in at 7:02 a.m., and they responded to an MVA at Blewett Road and Highway 3A — between Bonnington and Playmor Junction. “The semi driver was...

The Week in REC! Spring Recreation Brochure is out!  The Spring Brochure is available online at  www.rossland.ca,  Recreation Program Guide, and in hardcopy at the Public Library and the Credit Union.   There are lots of great, new programs to check out!  Many of the REC Programs have a drop in option, or you can register […]

At the end of March, the Trail Wildlife Association, the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resources, and ATV/BC, along with other local stakeholder groups, organized an information session about conservation properties in the Pend d'Oreille Valley.   Those properties were set aside to compensate for the damage done ...

by murray dobbin A news story this week blandly described the perverse reality that is the current state of the Canadian economy. The headline read "Corporate profit margins at 27-year high and likely to stay there." Pretty heady stuff if you took it out of context. But the context is everything: pathetic growth...

“The Upper House remains a dumping ground for the favoured cronies of the Prime Minister”– Stephen Harper, appointer of 59 Conservative senators. As the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy begins today, Canadians across the country are being reminded of their anger with unelected, partisan, powerful senators who draw big ...

It’s Cleansing Time! Since the weather is shifting into spring and the bulbs are popping out of the earth, it is a great time to consider spring cleaning your body.  Take some time to focus inside and clear the body of built-up toxins, metabolites, hormones and breakdown products.  There are lots of fresh fruit and vegetables...

Concerned about California's drought and its effect on food quality,  availability and prices?  Grow your own -- it's fun!  And there are lots of resources in Rossland to get you started, to exchange ideas, or just to keep you company.  Read on! 2015 Spring Garden, Market & REAL Food Events in Rossland: 1. Annual Backyard...

There’s a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Salmo. Mayor Stephen White recently announced that Diane Kalen-Sukra has taken over the position for the Village of Salmo. “We are pleased to have recruited such a qualified and committed individual for this vital Village position,” said Mayor Stephen White in media release. “Council is […]