Tony Maida, Operations Manager of Nelson Ready-Mix, and members of the Nelson Ready Mix team gathered recently to celebrate the Performance Award they received from the BC Ready Mix Concrete Association for the achieving the best five year safety record in the industry from 2007 through 2012. The award, co-sponsored by the ...

The 8th Annual Miracle Marathon coming to Nelson Saturday (December 7 and Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma wants to make it the best ever event. Which is why Chief Grypma and members of the Nelson Fire Department are challenging all Regional Fire Chiefs and their respective departments to see who can deliver the most food. Chief...

This Christmas, Ms. Martin’s 9/10 Leadership class will be doing its annual food drive for the Nelson Food Cupboard. The leadership class will be delivering decorated empty food hampers to every classroom at LVR for the students to contribute non-perishables. To motivate the students to give, there will a prize for the class...

Each year, volunteers from Salmo and Ymir host a free Christmas dinner bringing together members of their communities. It’s a time for food, fellowship and getting to know your neighbour while providing an opportunity for families, seniors and other residents to enjoy a special meal they might not otherwise be able to. Columbia...

The community of Nelson and surrounding areas are invited to visit It’s An Honour! This new travelling exhibit about the Canadian Honours System is now making its way across the country and will be at the Chahko Mika Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (November 30). During the next two years, it will journey to schools,...

The New Year is not that far away which is why the Nelson Lions Club is rolling out the invitation list for the 2014 Variety Show. The even showcases local talent while raising money for the Lions Club which in turns sponsors groups throughout the Nelson and area region. The 2014 Variety Show is scheduled for (Wednesday)...

Two renowned Canadian scientists, Doctors Thierry Vrain and Shiv Chopra, will be arriving in Nelson on (Friday) December 6th, as part of a cross Canada Speaker’s Tour. They will answer questions and concerns regarding genetically engineered (GE, also called genetically modified or GM) foods and human health. The event from ...

The fourth annual Sports Day Canada is happening across the country again Saturday (November 30). And the Nelson Sports Council is joining in for its second annual version at the Nelson and District Community Complex from 2-5 p.m. The first NSC Sports Day took place in September 2012. Local sport clubs are showcasing their ...

As we age, many people are extending their reach to read a book or are reaching for “cheaters” or reading glasses.  This can be due to a number of issues. The muscles that are required to contract and expand to focus can sometimes get lax, so, eye exercises certainly helps.  Also, the macula, which is a portion of the retina...

Things get twinkly at the Nelson Library on Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m. with A Winter Celebration. Nine local readers bring light to the darker days, and good music and food round out this benefit for the Nelson Food Cupboard.   Readers include Jane Byers, Jennifer Craig, Linda Crosfield, Anne DeGrace, Ernest Hekkanen, Rita...