NDCU CEO elected to Credit Union Central of Canada
Doug Stoddart, CEO of Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU), has been elected by Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC) to serve as one of their two representatives to the World Council of Credit Unions’ (WOCCU) Board of Directors. John Edwards, NDCU Board Chair was enthusiastic in stating, “It is a great accomplishment ...
Journalist and novelist Laurel Taylor hosts writer's workshop at Expressions
Laurel Taylor wants everyone to become the writer they want to be. The published journalist and novelist is hosting a Lets Make Writing Easier workshop Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Expressions Cafe at 554 Ward Street in Nelson. Taylor, a development editor and English teacher based in Berlin and San Francisco, edits and coaches...
Bikes not Pipelines ride goes Saturday in Nelson
The federal government of Stephen Harper is supposed to announce its decision on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline some time in June. To highlight our refusal to accept this dangerous project, Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC, and Kootenays for Non-Violent Direct action are holding a Critical Mass Bike Ride through Nelson...
Healthcare defender, Rick Turner, to speak in Nelson June 17
Right now, there’s a dangerous legal attack before the courts that could turn Canada’s Medicare system into a US style system without the public having a say but the BC Health Coalition is in the forefront of defending our rights. Rick Turner is the co-chair of the BC Health Coalition and he will be speaking in Nelson on...
Telus Ambassadors fill backpacks on Day of Giving
The Telus Ambassadors have been busy of late, building more than 250 Kits for Kids during Telus Day of Giving on (Saturday) May 31. Seventeen Ambassadors filled backpacks with school supplies for area schools in Kootenay Lake School, Kootenay/Columbia and Boundary Districts for the upcoming term in September. In the photo is...
Plenty of activities during the third annual BC Invasive Species Week
To celebrate the third Annual BC Invasive Species Week the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC) has several engaging community events planned for the week of June 6-14. Some of the events include: Annual ‘Forbidden Delights’- Come on out and enjoy the special dinner menu at the Rel-ish Bistro on Saturday (June ...
Wednesday Market back starting in Downtown Nelson Wednesday
Nelson's Downtown Local Market is kicking off the new season Wednesday (June 11) with the first market of the season. The Nelson Downtown Local Market, sponsored by the West Kootenay EcoSociet, is back for its fifth season of offering an amazing mix of local produce, plants, prepared foods, body care, and hand-made arts and...
Mountainside Chamber Music 2014 Summer Programs — Music and Nature in Harmony
Play Music together — listen to inspiring concerts — learn and grow as a string musician — explore nature and relax in the beautiful surrounding mountains and lake during your summer program at Mountainside Chamber Music in Nelson this July. Mountainside Chamber music programs are geared towards intermediate to advanced...
Call goes out for submissions to cover Nelson Hydro Boxes
Tired of looking at those tagged Nelson Hydro Boxes outside Touchstones in Nelson? Well the public can help decide what images are selected to cover two hydro boxes located on the Ward Street side of the gallery, as well as two other locations outside the building that they are considering. This project is supported in part...
IT'S WALK TIME AGAIN — join Grans from Nelson in national walk
Saturday June 14th, Grans from Nelson and the West Kootenays will join, thousands of Canadian Grandmothers, Grandothers and Grandkids who will be walking, all across the Country to raise funds for our sister grandmothers in Africa as they carry the enormous burden of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. The Grans from ...
