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Tax Tips for the Single Parent

by Nelson Daily staff on 08 Apr 2013
Tax Tips for the Single Parent

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2013 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada.

Today we focus on tax tips for the single parent.

Nelson Fire Chief approves two-week burning period

by Nelson Daily staff on 07 Apr 2013
Nelson Fire Chief approves two-week burning period

The burning issue for some residents in Nelson is, when is burning okay.

Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma recently released April 13-28 as an approved two-week period.

This burn period is for the purpose of reducing difficult-to-access yard waste.

However, anyone wishing to burn must have a valid permit and follow the Corporation of the City of Nelson Bylaw #3241, specifically Section 5.5 Yard Waste Burning.

Celebrate National Poetry month at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre

by Contributor on 04 Apr 2013
Celebrate National Poetry month at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre

April brings not only spring crocuses, tulips and daffodils, but also National Poetry Month. 

And to mark the Canada-wide month-long celebration of humanity's oldest literary art form, Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre will host the launch of Queen City poet and artist Susan Andrews Grace's newest collection Philosopher at the Skin Edge of Being on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

The Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance). 

Earth Matters to Host Two 'Zero Waste Home' Workshops in April

by Contributor on 03 Apr 2013
Earth Matters to Host Two 'Zero Waste Home' Workshops in April

The Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Project, in partnership with the RDCK, is proud to be hosting an educational workshop to celebrate Earth Month.

The “Zero Waste Home” workshop will be offered on Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 pm, and Wednesday April 24 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Self-Design High/Legion Building at 402 Victoria Street.

There is a $5-$15 sliding scale fee and interested participants are asked to register in advance by e-mailing youth@nelsoncares.ca.

Tax Tips for Students

by Contributor on 02 Apr 2013
Tax Tips for Students

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2013 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada.

Today we focus on tax tips for students.

Troubled Water shows April 16 at the Nelson Seniors Centre

by Contributor on 01 Apr 2013
Troubled Water shows April 16 at the Nelson Seniors Centre

The Council of Canadians Nelson and District Chapter presents: Troubled Water a 37-minute documentary from BC filmmaker Paul Manly.

The film looks at threats to our water supplies. It will be followed by a discussion on water-shed issues with Nelson-based hydrologist Martin Carver.

The event takes place 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Seniors Centre in Nelson at 717 Vernon St.

Everyone welcome, admission is free, and donations will help cover costs.

One Book, One Kootenay shortlist announced

by Contributor on 01 Apr 2013
One Book, One Kootenay shortlist announced

They came, they deliberated — and they deliberated some more.

The panel of learned librarians tasked with choosing the 2013 One Book, One Kootenay (OBOK) shortlist had a tough time, considering the wealth of talent throughout the Kootenays. But chose they did, and the Kootenay Library Federation (KLF), host of the annual OBOK reader’s choice celebration, is ready to announce the selected books.

A few tax tips for Canadians over 50

by Contributor on 26 Mar 2013
A few tax tips for Canadians over 50

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2013 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada.

Today we focus on tax tips for Canadians over 50.

Conversation Cafe back for third installment in April

by Contributor on 26 Mar 2013
Conversation Cafe back for third installment in April

Following on the heels of the Deconstructing Dinner Film Fest, West Kootenay EcoSociety is hosting a its third Conversation Café: “Local Food Means Business”.

“How can we increase our local food production and consumption regionally?” and “How can local people start viable food businesses as a way to achieve this growth?” 

These are some of the burning questions for panelists of the upcoming Conversation Cafe (Tuesday) April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Oso Negro Cafe.

Kootenay Mountaineering Club host Chic Scott slideshow

by Nelson Daily staff on 24 Mar 2013
Kootenay Mountaineering Club host Chic Scott slideshow

The Kootenay Mountaineering Club is inviting the public to n amazing slide
show next month at the Old Castlegar Theatre in downtown Castlegar.

The show is hosted by well known outdoorsperson Chic Scott.

Scott has skied the great traverses in the Columbia and Rocky Mountains.  He will show slides of trips dating back to the 1930's and include his recent 2010 trip at age 64.

For more information, check out the KMC website at www.kootenaymountaineering.bc.ca