Hobnails and Hemp Rope Wednesday at Touchstones Nelson Museum
On Wednesday, the public is welcome to Celebrate National Heritage Week with a film screening of the incredible documentary: Hobnails and Hemp Rope at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History....
Bursary Tea Brings Together Selkirk College Students and Donors
A celebration of community learning took place at Selkirk College’s Mary Hall as donors and students came together for the annual Bursary Tea. On February 4, more than 300 people, including Selkirk College staff, enjoyed afternoon tea that included delicious food prepared by the Professional Cook Training Program and served...
Communities join together for Project Soul
Hip Hop dance group Project Soul are coming to the Kootenays bringing performances, workshops and community outreach to Nelson and Trail, under the umbrella of the 3rd annual Youth Arts Festival. Under the direction of choreographer Kim Sato, Project Soul is a troupe of talented, professional artists who have come together...
Trans and Gender Diverse Drop-In Begins at the Nelson & District Women’s Centre
The Nelson & District Women’s Centre is widening their mission of advancing gender equality and fighting oppression of all kinds. The Centre will provide space, support and resources for the trans and gender diverse community through a weekly Drop-in at their centre at 420 Mill Street. “The time is right for this,” says...
Chew a little slower on Canada’s Agriculture Day
Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is encouraging everyone to chew a little bit more slowly when they are eating on Thursday. That is (February 16, 2017) is Canada’s Agriculture Day, a day to celebrate Canadian food, and MP Stetski is hoping that everyone can take a moment to reflect on how their food gets to their plates....
Keep those gas meters clear of snow
It's time to at least exhale after last week's snowfall in the West Kootenay/Boundary region. Now that there's been a reprieve of winter weather, FortisBC would like to remind customers to keep their natural gas meter and outside vents clear of ice and snow. "Clear a path to your meter whenever you shovel your driveway to...
Nelsonites rally at National Day of Action on Electoral Reform
Nelson joined communities across Canada Saturday for a rally on National Day of Action on Electoral Reform. A crowd of Fair Vote Canada supporters rallied outside the Royal Bank entrance on 400 block Baker Street in downtown Nelson. Fair Vote Canada is a grassroots, multi-partisan citizens' movement for electoral reform in ...
Nelson Library launches 'Human Library'
Folks browsing the shelves at the Nelson Public Library one Saturday in March could find themselves “borrowing” a person....
Third Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk raises money for Nelson CARES
On Saturday February 25th, Nelson CARES Society is hosting the 3rd annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk. “The past two years, we’ve had tremendous support with over 350 community members walking with us to raise awareness about homelessness and funds for Nelson CARES Room to Live campaign,” CNOY Team & Walker Recruiter,...
21st ANNUAL BURN AWARENESS WEEK
The BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund’s 21st Annual Burn Awareness Week (BAW) program runs February 5-11. Burn Awareness Week teaches kids to be responsible for their own safety, and helps make their families aware of potentially harmful situations. All Burn Awareness Week resources and curriculum are available...
