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Two explosions at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus in Nelson forced the evacuation of staff and students. Photo: Tyler Harper

VIDEO: Explosions force evacuation of Selkirk College campus in Nelson

No one was injured in the incident

Two explosions at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus in Nelson forced the evacuation of staff and students. Photo: Tyler Harper
RCMP say a Trail man has been arrested after a car chase between Salmo and Nelson. File photo

Trail man arrested after chase south of Nelson injures officer

The suspect was allegedly driving a stolen car when he fled police

RCMP say a Trail man has been arrested after a car chase between Salmo and Nelson. File photo
Three grizzly bears who had been seen around Nelson were captured, sedated and safely relocated. The one seen sleeping here is the sow. Photo: Lisa Thomson/WildSafe BC

Trio of grizzlies safely relocated out of Nelson area

The bears were captured and moved away from the city

Three grizzly bears who had been seen around Nelson were captured, sedated and safely relocated. The one seen sleeping here is the sow. Photo: Lisa Thomson/WildSafe BC
The name of Prince Charles Secondary School was removed from the front of Creston’s high school in 2021 after lobbying by teacher Ki Louie, who is now facing allegations of sexual abuse of two students. Photo: Kelsey Yates

Creston teacher arrested for child-sex offences involving students

RCMP say the offences took place between October 2022 and June 2023

The name of Prince Charles Secondary School was removed from the front of Creston’s high school in 2021 after lobbying by teacher Ki Louie, who is now facing allegations of sexual abuse of two students. Photo: Kelsey Yates
Elephant Mountain from the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce parking lot on Aug. 16. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

West Kootenay has worst wildfire smoke in B.C.

Trail, Nelson and Castlegar’s air quality was ‘hazardous’ Wednesday afternoon

Elephant Mountain from the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce parking lot on Aug. 16. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Police say impaired driving is a major issue for people leaving Shambhala Music Festival. File photo

Police find 57 impaired drivers leaving Shambhala Music Festival

BC Highway Patrol says it also handed out 162 violation tickets

Police say impaired driving is a major issue for people leaving Shambhala Music Festival. File photo
RCMP say the body of a man was pulled from Salmo River one day after the Shambhala Music Festival. File photo

UPDATE: Man found dead in river near Shambhala Music Festival was crew member

Shambhala and RCMP have not confirmed the identity of the man

RCMP say the body of a man was pulled from Salmo River one day after the Shambhala Music Festival. File photo
Shawn Hook is seen here performing in 2018. File photo

Kootenay pop singer Shawn Hook says he has throat cancer

Hook is recovering from surgery

Shawn Hook is seen here performing in 2018. File photo
Const. Wade Tittemore poses in this undated handout photo. Tittemore, who died in an avalanche in southeastern B.C. on Jan. 9, has been posthumously promoted to detective for his dedication and commitment as an officer. Photo: City of Nelson

Nelson police officer posthumously promoted to detective

Wade Tittemore received the promotion during a funeral service

Const. Wade Tittemore poses in this undated handout photo. Tittemore, who died in an avalanche in southeastern B.C. on Jan. 9, has been posthumously promoted to detective for his dedication and commitment as an officer. Photo: City of Nelson
Nelson RCMP are investigating an incident near Blewett on Nov. 23. Photo: Phil McLachlan

RCMP looking for 4 men who fired rifle, set trailer on fire near Nelson

Police say the men are associated with a white pick-up truck that has a plow on it

Nelson RCMP are investigating an incident near Blewett on Nov. 23. Photo: Phil McLachlan
RCMP investigating a suspicious death in Castlegar that occurred on Aug. 11. Photo: Submitted

Suspicious death of man, 51, in Castlegar being probed as a homicide

Police confirmed that they are officially conducting a homicide investigation

RCMP investigating a suspicious death in Castlegar that occurred on Aug. 11. Photo: Submitted
A 62-year-old man died after a kayaking accident on the Slocan River. File photo

Rossland man dies while kayaking on Slocan River

The man died in hospital after being rescued

A 62-year-old man died after a kayaking accident on the Slocan River. File photo
A BC Transit bus was hit by a Purolator van on June 30, 2022, near Castlegar. File photo

UPDATE: Woman dies after Purolator van crashes into BC Transit bus near Castlegar

The 19-year-old woman was a student from Quebec

A BC Transit bus was hit by a Purolator van on June 30, 2022, near Castlegar. File photo
RCMP say this boat ran aground Thursday in Kootenay Lake, leading to the death of a Boswell man. Photo: Submitted

Man dies after boat collision on Kootenay Lake shore

The boat collided with the shore near Boswell on Thursday

RCMP say this boat ran aground Thursday in Kootenay Lake, leading to the death of a Boswell man. Photo: Submitted
Castlegar Courthouse. File photo

Woman who attacked two Castlegar teens at home pleads guilty

Sasha Prokaski was arrested after breaking into a home in February 2021

Castlegar Courthouse. File photo
Poultry at a West Kootenay property have been infected by avian influenza. File photo

B.C. avian flu outbreak extends to West Kootenay

The virus has been discovered in a small flock

Poultry at a West Kootenay property have been infected by avian influenza. File photo