Storrm Lennie

Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - June 16, 2025

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

BC Highway Patrol sees safest Victoria Day long weekend in years

Provincial Storrm Lennie - June 6, 2025

For the first time in six years, there were no fatalities on any BC highways during this years Victoria Day long weekend.

Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies NDP candidate Kallee Lins

Federal Election 2025 Storrm Lennie - April 15, 2025

As Canada’s federal election draws near, get to know your local NDP candidate for the Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies riding: Kallee Lins. Who is Kallee Lins? Kallee Lins grew up in Castlegar and...

Canadians showing early interest in 2025 Federal Election

Provincial Storrm Lennie - April 11, 2025

As Canada’s Federal Election campaign hits the halfway mark, pre-polling numbers are signalling that Canadians are more engaged in this election ever before. According to Elections Canada, over 130,000...

How to stay wildlife-wise this spring

Wildlife Storrm Lennie - April 8, 2025

With spring in full swing, many are eager to tackle spring yard cleaning. However, while the focus may be on trimming bushes and clearing brush piles, the BC SPCA...

Six candidates named in the Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies riding

Federal Election 2025 Storrm Lennie - April 7, 2025

Six candidates have been named in the Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies federal riding for the April 28 federal election. The riding, formerly known as Kootenay–Columbia, has been served by Conservative MP Rob...

Rogers threatens to lock out unionized Kootenay workers

Labour Storrm Lennie - March 14, 2025

Rogers Communications has threatened to lock out 26 former Shaw employees in the Kootenays who unionized in February 2024. The company issued notice of the lockout to the International Brotherhood...

Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism

Provincial Storrm Lennie - March 6, 2025

The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister Brenda Bailey assures that it “puts British Columbians first.” Deficit Budget 2025...