Nelson Star

Nelson Star is a newspaper based in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, providing coverage on local news, sports, business, employment opportunities, and community happenings. The publication launched on July 3, 2008, and is released twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday. It focuses on Nelson and nearby areas in southeastern British Columbia.

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Okanagan man who stabbed Mountie to remain in supervised facility

6 days ago | nelsonstar.com | Brennan Phillips

A man who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing a police officer near Keremeos in 2022 will remain at a 24-7 monitored care facility according to a recently published decision. According to the Review Board's Oct. 2, 2024, written reasons, Floyd Raphael, 40, continues to pose a threat to the public if unmonitored. He currently resides in a facility run by the John Howard Society in Penticton.
Symphony of the Kootenays: Out of tragedy, a Romantic masterpiece

6 days ago | nelsonstar.com | Barry Coulter

There is something quintessentially Romantic about the story of Johannes Brahms, and Robert and Clara Schumann, who mentored the young Brahms and became his close friends — particularly Clara. That’s Romantic with a capital R — the revolutionary artistic movement of the 19th century that put the human imagination and emotions in the centre of life, and emphasized passion and nature as motivating forces.
E-bike recovered, Trail RCMP looking for owner

1 week ago | nelsonstar.com | Sheri Regnier

Trail and Greater District RCMP recovered an e-bike on Saturday, April 5. Described as a Voltbike Elegant V2, police report that the bike has been spray-painted blue. The Trail RCMP is looking to identify the rightful owner. If this is your bike, contact the Trail detachment at 250-364-2566 and ask to speak with an investigator.
Elk Valley RCMP seek missing Fernie woman

1 week ago | nelsonstar.com | Gillian Francis

Elk Valley RCMP are investigating a case of a missing Fernie resident, who has not been seen since April 11. Barbara Currier was reported missing by a concerned family member on Monday April 14. Her family told police that she left her home on Friday April 11 at 9 a.m. to go to a doctor's appointment, with the intention of returning home. She has not been seen since.
Public invited to Trail event tackling toxic drug crisis in the trades

1 week ago | nelsonstar.com | Sheri Regnier

As British Columbia marks nine years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency, a free public event in Trail will shine a spotlight on one of the hardest-hit groups: men working in industry.
B.C. university student conducts groundbreaking owl parasite count

1 week ago | nelsonstar.com | Jessica Durling

Barred owls are notorious for taking habitat away from the now-endangered Northern spotted owl, but one creature that doesn't seem to mind this newly established species is the parasite. Ian Oliphant, a Vancouver Island University biology student, conducted the first survey in B.C. on the population of helminth parasites in barred owls. He examined the corpses of 23 barred owls donated by the B.C. SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre, birds that weren't able to be saved.
Nelson's Granite Pointe Golf Course to open Friday for shortened season

2 weeks ago | nelsonstar.com | Tyler Harper

Nelson's golf course is set to open this week, but it's not clear how long for. Granite Pointe Golf Course has announced golfers can begin teeing off Friday despite plans to renovate the 18-hole course that are still set to begin this year. Last year, Hallo Properties purchased 17.5 acres of land from the golf course for housing development.
UPDATE: 'Mistake' of partisan endorsement on official letterhead won't happen again: B.C. MLA

2 weeks ago | nelsonstar.com | Robin Grant

A letter typed on B.C. legislative assembly stationery signed by Conservative Party MLA Anna Kindy and several other elected officials that backs a controversial federal election candidate has raised concerns about the ethical implications of sending out a partisan message from the legislature. The letter released on social media over the weekend has the signatures of Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl and city Couns. Ben Lanyon, Ron Kerr, and Doug Chapman.
Washout closes Highway 1 east of Chase, several school bus routes affected

2 weeks ago | nelsonstar.com | Lachlan Labere

Highway 1 is closed in both directions east of Chase due to a washout. The incident occurred between Squilax Valley and Little River roads, about 12 kilometres east of Chase. School District 83 reported several bus routes being affected by the incident on Tuesday morning, April 8. "At this time it is not clear when the highway will be re-opening," said the school district via Facebook.
Drink-pouring B.C. magician didn't fool Penn & Teller - or did he?

2 weeks ago | nelsonstar.com | Tom Zillich

Surrey-based magician Billy Hsueh impressed American magic duo Penn & Teller on their Fool Us TV show, but ultimately didn't fool them. Pre-recorded on stage in Las Vegas, he entertained with a bartending trick where he turned water into wine and also one fruity martini using a "special" tea pot made in Taiwan, where Hsueh was born.