Greg Nesteroff

Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election Greg Nesteroff -
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

2026 West Kootenay/Boundary election candidates by the numbers

2026 Municipal Election Greg Nesteroff -
A roundup of trivia following the close on Friday of nominations for local government elections in 17 local municipalities, four school districts, and two regional districts (plus a bit of a third).

Creston out of luck on infrastructure funding

Municipal News Greg Nesteroff -
Seven Kootenay municipalities will receive millions of dollars for major infrastructure projects thanks to a federal fund, but the Creston Valley is left hoping for better luck next time.

Yaqan Nukiy granted intervenor status in Sinixt case

Indigenous Greg Nesteroff -
The Yaqan Nukiy will be allowed to provide submissions in a pair of lawsuits the Sinixt Confederacy has brought against the provincial government.

Yaqan Nukiy seek intervenor status in Sinixt lawsuits

Indigenous Greg Nesteroff -
The Yaqan Nukiy are seeking intervenor status in the Sinixt Confederacy's twin lawsuits against the provincial government.

How FortisBC decides whether to serve AI data centres

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
While FortisBC provides power to artificial intelligence data centres and other large consumers, the company says those businesses are subject to extra scrutiny.

Hockey Night in the Kootenays recalls WIHL’s glory days

Sports Greg Nesteroff -
A new book looks at the heyday of the Western International Hockey League and other Kootenay sporting history. 

Final fundraising push underway for Crawford Bay hall

Community Greg Nesteroff -
The volunteer organization hoping to overhaul the 87-year-old Crawford Ball Hall is within $177,000 of its fundraising goal.

Man presented with Medal of Bravery in Yahk incident

Community Greg Nesteroff -
A Trail resident has been presented with a Medal of Bravery by the Governor General for his efforts to save a man from a burning vehicle more than six years ago.

Kootenay avalanche danger rated ‘considerable’

Avalanche Greg Nesteroff -
The avalanche danger for most of the Kootenay-Boundary is rated as considerable and high in the north.

Fundraising for Crawford Bay hall hits home stretch

Community Greg Nesteroff -
The volunteer organization that looks after the Crawford Bay hall is hoping 2026 will be the year that a major overhaul of the 88-year-old building begins.

Former Creston teacher gets year in jail for sex offences

Crime Greg Nesteroff -
Ki Louie pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced in Creston Provincial Court today.

Creston man gets 900 days for child porn offences

Crime Greg Nesteroff -
Jesse Stephen-David Wood pleaded guilty to transmitting and possession of child pornography between Jan. 30, 2023 and Jan. 30, 2024.

UPDATED: Creston man receives life without parole for 13 years

Crime Greg Nesteroff -
Mitchell McIntyre received the sentence in a Kamloops courtroom on Thursday following a joint submission from Crown counsel and defence lawyers.

FortisBC still restoring power following windstorm

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
Just over 500 FortisBC customers remain without power following a ferocious windstorm that ripped through the Kootenays and South Okanagan on Wednesday morning.

Creston Museum planning to digitize 1936-80 newspapers

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Nearly 45 years' worth of the Creston Review could be available online around this time next year.
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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