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Nelson Police Request Budget Increase for 2022

NPD has the second highest call volume and charge approvals per capita in BC, but also one of the fewest police per population for municipal police departments.
Eighth Annual Stuff the Bus Event Hits Trail

While collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations for the Food Bank, they're also having a raffle with gift cards and electronics.
Light up the Hospitals - Pledge Day 2021

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Greater Trail Went COVID-19 Case Free Last Week

New COVID cases continue to decline across the West Kootenay-Boundary and Creston Valley. Greater Trail, Kootenay Lake and Kettle Valley all went case free last week, with just one new positive test each in Castlegar and Creston.
J-L Crowe Runner to Take on Canada's Best

Jaxon Kuchar of Trail hopes to take the momentum of a strong 5th place finish at high school provincials into this weekend's Canadian Cross Country Championships in Ottawa. He hopes to finish in the top four on team B-C, to score points in the team event.
Stabbing Incident Leads RCMP to Seizure of Weapons and Drugs

Castlegar RCMP said an investigation into an apparent knife fight between two friends led them to weapons and evidence of drug trafficking after the search of their Ooitshenia residence.
Woman Injured in Genelle Collision Transferred to KBRH

Amazing, strong and positive. That's how Jennifer Burton describes her 22-year-old friend who is facing months and maybe years of rehabilitation after last month's head-on collision near Genelle. She said Jessica Klukert wants to recover for others more than herself.
Creston's Mayor Turned Back Twice after Family Trip to the U-S

Ron Toyota is hoping for smoother sailing after his Christmas family trip to the U-S. The Mayor of Creston was turned back twice at the Canadian Border for not having the Arrive-Can app and then while awaiting confirmation of his negative COVID test.
Nelson and District CFUW Addresses 16 Days of Activism Campaign

The Federation has worked to improve the status of women since 1919 and the Nelson-branch was founded in 1967.

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Music News

What Happened November 27th In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.
Why November 27th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.
Madonna Slams Instagram For Removing Provocative Pics

An exposed nipple was too much for the platform.
Tiffany Apologizes For On-Stage 'Meltdown'

The singer blamed a panic attack after losing her voice.
What Happened November 26th In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.
Why November 26th Matters In Rock History

Here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history.

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