Nelson City Council Hears Recommendations for Downtown Public Spaces
Community feedback through the collaborative project heard the group encourage an experimental approach for three main themes: increased connectivity, accessibility and a pedestrian-centered Downtown.
Nelson Neighbourhood Network Member Addresses Clubhouse, Inhalation Site Concerns
What began as concerns surrounding Nelson’s Vernon Street Clubhouse has grown to opposition of the safe inhalation site set to open at that same location.
Grand Forks Citizens on Patrol seek Formal Agreement with City
The Citizens on Patrol group consists of 17 volunteers, mainly retirees, with bi-weekly patrols in a city-owned van and close collaboration with Grand Forks RCMP, including direct contact to on-duty officers.
Break in's and Beaver Valley May Days Keep RCMP Busy
Trail RCMP says break-in's to a pair of downtown businesses, a smash-and-grab at the Trail liquor store, and alcohol related incidents in the Beaver Valley made for a busy weekend.
KCBP Hosts Workshops in Advance of Annual Bat Counts
Our provincial government announced in April that the fungus was detected in bat excrement around Grand Forks. White Nose Syndrome has already spread to 38 states and eight provinces, so far putting three bat species on Canada's endangered list.
Creston RCMP Opposed Bail for One Suspect, Looking for Another
Creston RCMP say a man accused of making death threats last week at a local business has been released on bail. RCMP are also trying to track down another man wanted for theft.
Wind Phone Discussion Returns to Castlegar City Council
The Wind Phone concept helps with grief by letting people hold one-way conversations with those that have passed on. A letter read in council’s correspondence matters explained that a phone booth has been secured and the Hospice Society would like to install it at Millennium Park.
Nelson Police Take Down Drug Operation
Nelson City Police say last Wednesday's response to a possible drug overdose has led to the take down of a mid-level drug operation. Officials indicate the overdose led to a pair of searches, one of which uncovered the significant drug seizure.
BC Government Officials Answer Public Safety Questions in Nelson
This as residents and businesses have pushed back over an impending safe inhalation site on Vernon Street, the City's third overdose prevention site in a one-kilometer radius.