Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko added his voice today to the growing calls from his constituents demanding that the Conservative government reverse the cuts to the Community Access Program (CAP) hidden in the federal omnibus Budget Bill C-38 that will affect rural and low-income Canadians.   “CAP used to have more service...

Acclaimed Canadian author Erna Paris is the 2012 recipient of the WFM - Canada World Peace Award. The award, to be presented July 12 in Winnipeg, recognizes an outstanding Canadian whose work advances awareness and action in support of a more peaceful future for humanity. Paris (www.ernaparis.com) is the author of seven books...

Live roller derby action once again rolls into high gear as the ladies of the West Kootenay Womens Roller Derby League prepare to take to the track for “Tropicarnage”.  This double-header event coincides with Castlegar’s Sunfest, and won’t disappoint derby fans.  The Valley Vendettas are looking to tear into the Nelson Killjoys...

The acts are plenty this week at The Royal. Headlining the week is Picture the Ocean Friday. The group features Jesse Dee and Jackie B, a fantastic little duo with beautifully paired vocals and a unique sound. Folk songstress, Rhoneil will open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Saturday, is the 10th annual Esprit De La Femme...

The large concrete wall at the base of the Orange Bridge near Lakeside Park is covered in scaffolding lately, and getting more colorful every day.  After months of planning, Colours of Nelson has arrived. It's a youth art mural project supported by Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club, Nelson and District Arts Council, Nelson District...

  The City of Nelson decided on May 7 to dissolve its volunteer Heritage Commission. This change would see the commission’s policy function given to the Cultural Development Commission (CDC), and city staff would take over the Heritage Commission’s role in deciding on applications for colour and design changes from building...

It's official. The City of Greenwood now has the trophy plate to prove it has the best tasting municipal water in the world. City mayor, Nipper Kettle, was presented the award during a "Best Tasting Water in the World" ceremony in Greenwood Friday, May 11. More than 200 people packed the McArthur Centre in downtown Greenwood...

The Dance Umbrella studio was overflowing with excitement as the senior performers quickly slipped on apparel for the annual media photo shoot. However, there was a hint of bitter sweetness in the air of the Civic Centre based facility. For some of the dancers this would be there final photo shoot. The final opportunity to ...

Kevin Armstrong will make his much-anticipated return to Nelson at the Capitol Theatre (421 Victoria St.) on Saturday, June 2nd.  Fresh from the enormous success of “Khaos”, Kevin will be performing his one-man show “Opera for Heathens”, which played last summer across Canada to rave reviews and sold-out houses.  In addition,...

A course tracing the rise and development of comic books, including superheroes, 1960s underground comics and graphic novels, will be offered at Selkirk College's Tenth Street campus July 17-19 in connection with Nelson's Elephant Mountain Literary Festival. The impact comics have had on film, music, and literature also will...