Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss — Grab your Teacups
Buckle your theatre seats and grab your teacups, British comedians James and Jamesy are bringing their unique brand of hilarity to Nelson this holiday season.Reminiscent of classic British pantos, O Christmas Tea is rich with wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, yet it is the duo’s chemistry...
Bill 41 passes unanimously in BC Legislature
Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Regional Chief Terry Teegee, BC Assembly of First Nations; Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Union of BC Indian Chiefs; and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation, have issued the...
Nelson Civic Theatre — Best Seat in the House
By Jason Asbell, Program Director, Nelson Civic Theatre Cinema of Human Beings – a week or two that Scorsese would appreciate In a recent New York Times opinion piece Martin Scorsese was asked to explain a comment from an interview he gave to the UK magazine ‘Empire’. When asked about Marvel movies he replied “I don’t see...
Call for Artists — City Hall Mural
The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) is excited to announce that artist applications for the creation of a mural on City Hall are now open to Columbia Basin residents. NDAC is presenting this project with the generous support of the Columbia Basin Trust and the City of Nelson, through CBT’s Public Art Grant program. ...
Ownership change brings new life to The Royal
Following a brief hiatus from the entertainment scene, The Royal is getting ready to kick open the doors with a list of events running from November 6-9. The Baker Street business, located at 330 Baker Street in Nelson, is getting a new lease on life thanks to an excited group of new owners from Rossland and Squamish. The...
Grants available for Youth Community Stories
Students, teachers, and non profits in the West Kootenay/Okanagan could get a $10,000 grant this fall. Reel Youth, a media empowerment project that delivers community development programming to youth and adults across Canada, and TELUS STORYHIVE have joined forces, offering 10 grants to schools, teachers and organizations...
Concert for a cause - food bank fundraiser on tap
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Half Moon Gnarvest is rockin' the valley for a cause! Join us in Slocan Park for a full day and evening of amazing live music. The day starts at noon with some of the best Folkal (local Folk) legends to be, all the while amping up into a rockin' evening showcasing yet more local...
Kootenay Co-op Radio kicks off season with 10 new shows
Kootenay Co-op Radio is pleased to announce they are heading into their 20th year of community-powered radio with over 10 new shows. Every 6 months, the station puts the call out to the community looking for individuals that have an interest in creating decisively local radio content. Kootenay Co-op Radio offers the training...
En Famille International -- student exchange opportunity
Most of us have heard about the student exchange program operated by Rotary International, for students from 15 to 19. Now, Rossland is the North American headquarters for another long-established student exchange program: En Famile International is designed for students as young as 9, up to age 16. En Famille is a...
Editorial: What to do?
Current and anticipatory grief The reality of the continuing extinction of many so species is profoundly upsetting. Readers may wonder why old people should care. For example, I’ll be dead in a few years myself; it will be up to others to live their lives diminished by the loss of caribou and many other creatures, many...
