Carmina Burana choral works come to Nelson
It has been described as primitive and eloquent, inspiring and ominous, powerful and poignant. Truly, Carmina Burana is one of the greatest choral works of the 20th century and one whose popularity has never dwindled since its premiere in 1937. ...
Canada Summer Jobs employer application deadline extended to Friday, February 3rd
Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski would like to remind employers interested in applying for Canada Summer Jobs funding for 2017 that the January 20 application deadline has been extended to Friday, February 3rd. Service Canada extended the deadline by two weeks to allow more employers the opportunity to submit an application...
Help fight animal cruelty by ‘baking’ a difference
Looking to start the year by making a difference? By getting involved in National Cupcake Day™, animal lovers can help save the lives of animals in our communities simply by baking cupcakes and giving them away in exchange for a donation. National Cupcake Day™ is cross-country event presented by the BC SPCA, the Ontario...
Junior Dragons' Den is coming to Nelson
The show that has gained national recognition across Canada on CBC Television, The Dragons Den, is coming to the Heritage City — well almost. Junior Dragons Den, a local production in partnership between Community Futures Central Kootenay, CFDC Greater Trail, CFDC Central Kootenay, CFDC Boundary, CFDC Revelstoke and CFDC East...
Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series presents a Brazilian Music Night
The Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series kicks off 2017 with an evening of Brazilian jazz as part of the Brazilian Music Night Saturday, January 28th at the Shambhala Music & Performance Hall (10th and Elwyn). Headlining the evening is vocalist Laura Landsberg and her quartet of local musicians — Don Clark, trumpet, Paul...
Wetland Open House and Site Tour Sunday in Meadow Creek
BC Wildlife Federation is holding an Open House and Site Tour for the Wetland Restoration Projects that have been taking place in partnership with private landowners in Meadow Creek. A presentation by international wetland restoration specialist Tom Biebighauser will take place at the Lardeau Valley Community Club at 1 p.m....
Oxygen founders speak of journey to open Nelson's only artist-run centre
A handful West Kootenay artists who went on to start the city’s only artist-run centre, will be the subject of discussion at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 at the Oxygen Art Centre. The founders’ talk is part of Oxygen’s exhibit and other happenings celebrating a decade and half of programming. Admission is free and the event...
It's back — EcoSociety Winter Markets return
The West Kootenay EcoSociety is bringing back its series of Winter Markets to Nelson. These markets will take place on January 28, February 25 and March 25 at Hart Hall (501 Carbonate St.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the products that will be on offer are hand-made locally so you know you are supporting the local economy ...
Letter: Thank you Nelson so much for your support
To The Editor:...
Alzheimer Society of B.C. kicks off Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Nelson
Are you #InItForAlz? Friends, families and members of the West Kootenays communities all experience the personal and social impact of dementia. It’s not just their disease. It’s ours too. That’s why the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is asking Nelson residents to be #InItForAlz and show support for people affected by the disease...
