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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Earthquake felt across Kootenays Thursday morning

Weather Storrm Lennie -
It was a shaky start to the morning Thursday after an earthquake struck near Crawford Bay.

Shorter campaign drives drop in B.C. impaired-driving prohibitions

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
A shorter enforcement campaign and competing demands on police resources contributed to a sharp drop in impaired-driving prohibitions issued across B.C. this summer.

RCMP investigate possible criminality in Summerland wildfire, arrest man in evacuation zone

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
RCMP arrested a man and fined another person for breaching restrictions around the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

B.C. to eliminate second road test for most new drivers this fall

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall. 

Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP tables petition targeting child drug exploitation

Politics Storrm Lennie -
Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies MP Rob Morrison has presented a petition in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to protect minors from drug dealers and online criminal exploitation.

Eight toxic drug deaths reported in Kootenay region in January

Addictions Storrm Lennie -
Toxic drug deaths in B.C. dropped slightly in January, but the Kootenay Boundary saw one of the highest rates per capita in the province.

MP Rob Morrison seeking federal action on health‑care access

Health Storrm Lennie -
Columbia Kootenay–Southern Rockies MP Rob Morrison says current interprovincial licensing rules are “putting B.C. families at risk.”

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
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 -
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 -
As Canada’s federal election draws near, get to know your local NDP candidate for the Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies riding: Kallee...

Canadians showing early interest in 2025 Federal Election

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
As Canada’s Federal Election campaign hits the halfway mark, pre-polling numbers are signalling that Canadians are more engaged in...

How to stay wildlife-wise this spring

Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
With spring in full swing, many are eager to tackle spring yard cleaning. However, while the focus may be...

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

Federal Election 2025 Storrm Lennie -
Six candidates have been named in the Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies federal riding for the April 28 federal election.  The riding, formerly...

Rogers threatens to lock out unionized Kootenay workers 

Labour Storrm Lennie -
Rogers Communications has threatened to lock out 26 former Shaw employees in the Kootenays who unionized in February 2024.  The...

Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism 

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister...

Avalanche risk in the Kootenays listed as high

Weather Storrm Lennie -
Heavy snowfall combined with rising temperatures has significantly increased the avalanche risk in the Kootenay region, with Avalanche Canada...
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