Filmmaker brings Nova Scotia environmental documentary to Nelson’s Civic Theatre
A great new film on environmental community and action in Atlantic Canada is coming to Nelson’s Civic Theatre at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7th. Acclaimed Nova Scotia filmmaker Neal Livingston is bringing the film to Nelson, as part of a Canada-wide tour of his stories of stopping gas fracking drilling and instead building windmills...
West Kootenay Communities Teams Up Against ALS
Every year, volunteers from all around the province team up with the ALS Society of BC to organize and lead a Walk for ALS. This year’s West Kootenay Walk for ALS will be held on Sunday, (June 4) at Lakeside Rotary Park, Nelson. The park is located at the foot of the famous orange bridge and runs along the West Arm of Kootenay...
Nelson MS Walk raises more than $6,600
Nelsonites flocked to Lakeside Park Sunday to raise more than 6,600 to end Canada’s disease — multiple sclerosis — during the Scotiabank MS Walk. The event was a success thanks to combined efforts of participants, volunteers, staff, and sponsors. Nelson was joined by 17 other communities throughout British Columbia, all walking...
Tossing One’s Hat in the Ring
Students at Wildflower school are getting a taste for business this week. Through the Junior Achievement program, their teacher along with local mentors have helped the Experiential Education come up with a business idea and take it to market. Although there isn’t a formal process to fulfill, the program takes students through...
Air Cadets ready for their Annual Ceremonial Review
The cadets and staff of 561 Nelson Osprey Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron invite the community to attend their Annual Ceremonial Review on Wednesday (May 31) at 5:45pm at the Nelson Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street. The cadets will be on parade, demonstrating the skills and training they have received over the year, as well...
Fred Stenson offers critique sessions at Elephant Mountain Literary Festival
For the second year in a row, Nelson’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival will provide the opportunity for 10 local writers to receive one-on-one feedback on their work from a noted Canadian author. Alberta novelist, screenwriter, and educator Fred Stenson is this year’s writer-in-residence for the Holley Rubinsky Blue Pencil...
Room to Live Campaign Close to Reaching Goal
On a cold, snowy Saturday night in February, Nelson and 113 other cities across Canada participated in this year’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk. More than 400 community members walked to raise money for Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign and help take steps to end homelessness. “We were hoping to raise $30,000 through...
Mister Mojo strikes again
Get ready kids and parents, Mister Mojo is coming to town! It was four years ago that the beloved children's musician released his debut CD for kids in Nelson. Now, to celebrate the release of his second full length CD for children, Mister Mojo will be having a concert on Sunday May 28th at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria St....
Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Building Momentum for Year-End Show
Renowned in the furniture design and woodworking communities for the highly-skilled craftspeople it produces, the Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program is preparing for an impressive showcase of creative talent. A Nelson tradition, students in the Fine Woodworking Program will have their finished products on display May ...
Presenting the 7th annual Oxygen Art Market
Every year, the Oxygen Art Market attracts hundreds of art-lovers to the Oxygen Art Centre and it’s no wonder. This year's event is set for May 26,-28 at 320 Vernon Street — Friday 7-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. More than 30 established and emerging Kootenay artists submit their paintings,...
