Elephant Mountain Literary Festival features three renowned authors
The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is back for its 11th year with an exciting roster of interdisciplinary programming, readings and discussions by some of the country’s most renowned authors, including Ivan Coyote, one of North America’s most powerful storytellers, and Governor General award-winning author John Vaillant whose recently published book on climate change, Fire Weather: […]
Unemployment drops in region, below province, nation: StatsCan
The Kootenay unemployment rate dropped last month and now sits below the provincial and the national rates, according to recent figures released by Statistics Canada. In August Statistics Canada reported that the Kootenay region recorded a five per cent unemployment rate, below the national rate of 5.5 per cent and the provincial mark of 5.2 […]
Vallican Whole Community Center hosts Kootenay Yoga Festival
The Kootenay Yoga Festival (KYF) is gearing up to celebrate its much-anticipated annual event. From September 15th to 17th, yoga enthusiasts, holistic health seekers, and mindful living enthusiasts will gather at the beautiful Vallican Whole Community Center in the heart of the Slocan Valley to partake in a transformative and community-centric experience. Raw Authenticity Expressed […]
Region needs to lobby Province for funding for social programs: mayor
The time is now to put Nelson and the southeastern part of B.C. back on the map for Provincial funding for societal issues, says the city’s mayor. Janice Morrison said the Provincial government is trying its best to provide funding for social programs in B.C., but rural British Columbia has fallen off the map, and […]
Nelson Air Cadets begin 71st training year
Nelson’s Air Cadet squadron will start it’s 71st training year on Wednesday, September 6th. The squadron meets every Wednesday evening in the Nelson Eagles Hall at 641 Baker St from 6:15-9 p.m. There are also activities on select weekends throughout the year. New cadets can register online at or come to any training night in […]
Final decision coming on policy protecting public parks from controlled substance consumption
The impact of ‘public nuisance’ in City parks will be minimized after officers of the law and bylaw are given the doctrine of pending new legislation. On Tuesday City council is expected to adopt an amendment to the Parks Bylaw “for the protection and enhancement of the well-being of the community” by prohibiting the public […]
Nikko Forsberg, stalwart of Nelson music scene, releases debut album about the Kootenays
Guitarist and singer Nikko Forsberg has lived in Nelson since 2000. A spur of the moment move to the Kootenays changed life forever and a deep love of his new home is explored in this new solo record “The Elves of Riondel.” The idea for the album came about in 2022 while Forsberg was reflecting […]
Local innovation recognized by RBC
Everyone living in the Kootenays realizes what a special place it is. Characterized by beautiful mountain rangers, glacier-fed streams, rivers and lakes, critical wetlands, and stunning biodiversity, this part of the world is also being impacted by climate change. Prolonged drought, severe wildfires, and dropping water levels show that it’s time to act now to […]
Nelson hosts International Overdose Awareness Day
Thursday, August 31st at the Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter, Nelson will host the International Overdose Awareness Day. This is an event, set for 12:30-2 p.m., for Nelson community members to honour and remember those people who have died due to drug poisoning and the toxic drug crisis in BC. This special day is also a […]
Revisited and redesigned: Public engagement process begins on climate action plan
The process to gather and engage the regional district population on climate action has begun. The Regional District of Central Kootenay is already into the public engagement process for its climate action plan — the first of 20 climate action open houses took place Aug. 24 — with the intent to avoid the public backlash […]
