Interior Health Pauses Launch of Safe Inhalation Site in Nelson
That from Interior Health as the old Vernon Street Clubhouse location was set to see safe inhalation services begin that Friday evening, May 12th. The project by Interior Health is in partnership with ANKORS and the Rural Empowered Drug Users Network.
UPDATED Nelson Council Discusses New Safe Inhalation Site
Interior Health tells Bounce that the start-date has been put on pause. IHA is partnering with both ANKORS and the Rural Empowered Drug Users Network to operate these overdose prevention services on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Nelson Council Adopts Financial Plan, 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw
The municipal tax rate increase of 5.8% makes up for just 48% of all items on tax notices going to Nelson residents.
Dangerous Offender Back in Custody
Creston RCMP say Chad Meszarosi was arrested after a tip in Trail. They had made two public appeals in the last two months for information regarding the whereabouts of the 38-year-old. He returns to court next week.
Manly Meadows Evac Order Downgraded to Alert
This means 673 total properties in the region are now on Evacuation Alert, with just one address on Evacuation Order.
GF Council Reflects on Weekend of High Water, Looks Ahead
Monday's Grand Forks City Council Committee of the Whole meeting heard officials reflect on a hectic past week on flood watch.
Creston RCMP Looking for Missing 72-year-old Man
Creston RCMP say friends of a 72-year-old man who hasn't been seen in about a month are worried about him. Police have heard Robert Unger, also known as "Felix" may have gone to Abbotsford.
Trail RCMP Investigating House Fire, Thefts & Drivers
Trail RCMP say last week's house fire on Monte Christo St. in Rossland is suspicious. Police are also looking into a pair of thefts downtown. They also impounded a motorcycle because of speeding and a vehicle because of drunk driving.
Evacuation Orders Downgraded for 20 Grand Forks Area Properties
Residents on Nursery Rd, Jmayoff Rd, in Manley Meadows and Beatrice and Division in South Johnson Flats are allowed to go home, but must be ready to leave again on short notice.