The BC Government says social media giants Meta, Snap, TikTok and X have agreed to work collaboratively with the province of the development of Bill 12, its public harms legislation, and will be part of BC’s Online Safety Action Table.  The province says it will place Bill 12 on hold...

The City of Nelson's bi-weekly garbage and recycling collection week runs from Apr. 22 to Apr. 26. To ensure your Blue Bin Recycling is picked up, please note: Blue Bins must not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Only permitted recycling items are allowed. To find out what you...

The B.C. government is distributing $2.8 million to Kootenay-based organizations to support local economies.  B.C. officials said the funding will go to 10 projects led by local governments, First Nations and non-profit groups.  “Rural communities throughout B.C. have told us which projects are the most important for growing and diversifying their local...

The 2024 Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) convention concluded on Sunday, giving local government officials a chance to network and learn from each other. The event was held in Radium Hot Springs, with representation from all parts of the Kootenays. Cranbrook Council member Lynnette Wray said it was...

Hourly parking in Nelson is now 75 cents more expensive, and significantly more expensive if you violate parking bylaws. In January, Nelson city councillors approved increases to parking meter fees and fines, which came into effect on Apr. 15. Hourly parking rates are now $2.00 per hour, up from $1.25, and...

A new round of climate action funding encourages local governments to attempt larger projects. The province announced earlier this week that they will provide nearly $72 million through the Local Government Climate Action Program, a program aiming to help local communities lower emissions, turn to clean-energy sources and prepare for...