The City of Nelson says it will test its emergency alerts on March 25 for residents living near the Mountain Station Reservoir. A siren at the water treatment facility will sound and residents will ...

Nikolaj Ehlers scored three times, pacing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Wednesday at Rogers Arena. Andrei Svechnikov, Sean Walker and Sebastian ...

The federal courts have rejected an application by 13 drug-user advocacy groups to set aside a previous decision that resulted in the rollback of B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot project. The ...

Across British Columbia, rental costs can play a role in how many families prioritize their monthly expenses, from covering essentials like groceries to paying for children’s activities. “With any ...

While it was visible for most of North America, the West Coast got the full show as it started shortly before 1 a.m. as the ...

B.C. is making a change to allow families of military personnel to access WorkBC services before moving to the province. “We want military spouses and their adult children to be able to find ...

For many guardians, walks are meant to be a bonding ritual—fresh air, exercise, and a chance to explore the world together. But if your dog barks, growls, or lunges when seeing other dogs, people, or ...

The body of missing Nelson resident Christopher Newton has been located. Newton disappeared in August 2024. His remains were located on a private property north of the city, according to a March 3 ...

A Princeton man who attacked a doctor over COVID-19 mask regulations had his jail sentence upheld after an appeal. Trevor Clary Rhyno was convicted of assault causing bodily harm and sentenced on ...

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Nelson Star is highlighting local women in first-responder roles. Women fill key positions in law enforcement, fire departments, search and rescue ...

A trial began this week in Rossland for a man accused of pushing another man down a flight of stairs at the Beaver Valley Arena during a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff game last ...

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is advising Ootischenia Landfill users to expect delays due to a problem with the facility’s scale. The district says the scale is out of service until ...