Ali Kazimi’s Film wins the hearts of audiences at Planet In Focus Film Festival
It was recently announced that Ali Kazmi’s film, Beyond Extinction: Sinixt Resurgence, was awarded People's Choice at the 2022 Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival. It is also the only Canadian feature film chosen for this year’s prestigious International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). For the ...
Elfishness is afoot at Taghum Hall’s Winter Celebration
There is merriment and even elfishness afoot at Taghum Community Hall, where plans are underway for the annual Winter Celebration on Saturday, December 3 from 2-7 p.m. “Oh, the fun we’ll have,” chortled Taghum Hall’s resident Elf. “The children have been learning their parts for this year’s play, ‘Santa Claus and the Naughty...
Soulful BEGONIA at the Capitol Theatre
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Winnipeg-based Alexa Dirks live on the Capitol theatre stage on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. Dirks is a Juno Award winner with her former group Chic Gamine. While she thrived off of the collaboration, once the band broke up she knew she was ready to go solo. Even though she was...
Christmas Market & Bake Sale at St. Saviour's Anglican Church
This special Nelson event is not to be missed. On Saturday, November 26th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., come join a unique shopping experience at the warm and welcoming Anglican Church of St. Saviours. This is the perfect chance to get your Christmas baking and browse for gifts and seasonal decorations under the arched, canopy of...
A Play on Birds Art Exhibit at the Nelson Library
Don Konrad considers himself a cartoonist at heart. He’s been sketching and painting since elementary school, taking his inspiration from nature, people and his life experiences. Birders and art-lovers alike will enjoy Konrad’s whimsical bird artwork now on display at the Nelson Public Library. After many decades of creating...
The Nelson Museum: Where We Stand
The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is ushering in a new era with a new brand, new website, and a new exhibition opening this month, which takes a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the museum. Using a variety of interactive and multimedia tools, Where We Stand invites the viewer to discover the substantial...
Nelson Choral Society presents — 'Of Frost and Fire'
Nelson Choral Society is hosting the concert Of Frost and Fire for night only on December 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. It might be a dark winter night in December, but Of Frost and Fire will provide a light. The Nelson Choral Society invites the public to come in from the cold and immerse in the warmth and glow...
Ready For Sale: St Saviour’s Fundraising Calendar
The sticker shock on groceries lately has been substantial and now we are heading into the holiday season with many more bills looming on the horizon. Sometimes the money doesn’t make it to the end of the month. For over two decades, the St. Saviour’s Food Pantry has been there to help folks in need. In 2000, the Food Pantry...
Nelson Legion president visits 561 Nelson Osprey Air Cadet Squadron
Bill Haire, the President of the Nelson branch of the Royal Canadian Legion visited the Nelson air cadets during the squadron’s Commanding Officer’s parade recently. After inspecting the cadets, Haire spoke to the cadets about the role of the Royal Canadian Legion, the meaning of the Poppy, the significance of Remembrance ...
SD8 StrongStart Expands to South Nelson Elementary
StrongStart, a free Ministry of Education and Childcare program for pre-school children from infancy to five years old, has now expanded to include South Nelson Elementary School in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). For a full list of SD8 StrongStart programs, partners and to register, visit sd8.bc.ca/programs/early-learning....