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Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health

Nakusp wimming lessons cancelled despite safety concerns

“We live by a lake. Water safety is a must.”
Fire ban in place across B.C.

Fire ban in place across B.C.

A complete and total ban on open fires is now in place in British Columbia.

Lightning sparks fires in Nakusp area

Four fires were started Monday by lightning in the Nakusp area.
Overwaitea philanthropy is food for thought

Overwaitea philanthropy is food for thought

Do you know how deeply entrenched Overwaitea is in this community?
Nakusp Council reviews trails masterplan

Nakusp Council reviews trails masterplan

July’s council meeting was focused on an update on the Trails Masterplan.
Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Coast Hotels offering support to help ease the burden on evacuees
Lightning sparks small wildfires throughout Southeast Fire Centre

Lightning sparks small wildfires throughout Southeast Fire Centre

28 small fires started in southeastern B.C. on Monday, but none are threatening
RCMP send 340 officers from B.C. and Alberta to help with wildfires

RCMP send 340 officers from B.C. and Alberta to help with wildfires

RCMP say there will be ‘no tolerance for criminal activities’ in fire evacuation zones
RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP asking for public patience

RCMP resources from around the province are being deployed to assist with a multitude of fires