Nelson, British Columbia
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Nelson, British Columbia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 226 stories have been published about Nelson, British Columbia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Nelson, British Columbia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 226 stories have been published about Nelson, British Columbia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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13° | 28°CTuesday10° | 30°C
10° | 30°CWednesday14° | 32°C
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Latest News Stories
Podcast · NelsonBrent Johnson played in the Canadian Football League for the B.C. Lions from 2001 to 2011. He was a two-time CFL All-Star and won the Grey Cup championship twice during his career. Johnson attended Ohio State University where he played for the Buckeyes and was named to the All Big 10 Team.See the Story
PODCAST: Brent Johnson was twice named CFL’s most Outstanding Canadian - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 6 sources
Taxis · Nelson provincial grants worth $2.6 million help reduce maintenance for 400 wheelchair-accessible taxis. The money will go toward 51 tax companies across the province. The Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program Maintenance Rebate launched in January 2023. The government will launch additional programs to reduce the cost of operating, purchasing and converting wheelchair- accessible taxis.See the Story
Province ramps up funding for 51 companies operating wheelchair-accessible cabs - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 6 sources
NCAA · NelsonThe B.C. Hockey League is leaving Hockey Canada. The league will become an independent league, allowing for closer ties to the U.S. College system. The BCHL sends more players to NCAA Division I teams than all other junior hockey leagues in Canada combined.See the Story
BCHL pulling out of Hockey Canada to become independent league
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Wildfires · NelsonSpecial weather statements have been issued for most of B.C. beginning Friday (May 12) and extending to Tuesday in coastal regions and Wednesday in the Interior. Temperatures are expected to reach 10 C to 15 C higher than the seasonal average. Environment Canada’s warning preparedness meteorologist Armel Castellan said it won’t be considered a heat dome.See the Story
B.C. prepares for 1st heat wave of season; increase in wildfire, flood risks - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 6 sources
Indigenous · NelsonTea Creek operates in Gitxsan Territory, near Gitwangak and Gitanyow. Jacob Beaton is from Wilp (House) Nis-a-waap from the Eagle Clan of the Tsimshian Nation. He and his wife, Jessica Ouellette, were selected as Canada's food heroes.See the Story
Indigenous-led farm, Tea Creek, leads the way in food sovereignty - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Nelson, British Columbia · NelsonB.C. provincial government officially recognized the Haida Nation's inherent right of governance on May 9 at a historic ceremony in the legislature. The induction of new legislation is the latest in a number of mutual commitments. Together, the Haidas and Canada have been working toward reconciliation for more than two decades, a press release stated.See the Story
Province recognizes Haida Nation self-governance with legislation - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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MLA · NelsonKamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar calls for a province-wide ban on drug use in municipal parks and playgrounds. Milobar said a ban would cut through the current confusion around the ability of municipalities to pass bylaws around drug consumption. Interior Health has asked local governments in the southern Interior to hold off on any bylaws banning drug use.See the Story
B.C. MLA calls for provincewide ban on drug use in parks, playgrounds - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 6 sources
Nelson, British Columbia · NelsonNational Volunteer Appreciation week is from April 16 through April 23. Saint Joseph Health System is thanking its volunteers who help out all year long. Between SJHS's Mishawaka and Plymouth locations, directors say that there are more than 100 volunteers. The hospitals say they always appreciate their volunteers and everything they do.See the Story
OSF Saint Clare celebrates National Volunteer Week, April 17-21
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