Initiated by artist Myra Rasmussen in 2014, The Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival is an outdoor, community-engaged arts festival showcasing local artists and performers. This year, there will be an exciting new addition to the festival –a community lantern parade through the downtown core on Friday, February 9th. The parade will be led by Moving […]

Did you know that the simple act of driving can help cancer patients? The Canadian Cancer Society is recruiting drivers for the City of Nelson. “Our driving program is available on Vancouver Island, the Interior (Okanagan) and in Prince George,” a Canadian Cancer spokesperson said. “We are now expanding this service to other cities and […]

The sea cadets at 81 Hampton Gray in Nelson, BC are keeping busy with an exciting and engaging training year. The corps Commanding Officer (CO) Lt(N) Michelle Harris and their staff have been working hard planning and delivering opportunities for youth in the program. They started their training year in September with some lesson in […]

The Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event happening on Saturday, Feb 24th, 2024, will have hundreds of Nelsonites walking together in the chilly, dark streets. Individual walkers and those who have created teams will reach out to their personal networks asking friends, family, and co-workers to donate to support their walk […]

New Democrat MLAs Katrine Conroy and Brittny Anderson say local governments are receiving funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “I know many people across the Kootenays are concerned about finding a place to live that they can afford, which is why we are taking action […]

Nelson residents can expect to receive their 2024 War Amps key tags in the mail starting this week. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox, and The War Amps will […]

Oxygen Art Centre (OAC) is excited to launch their youth art education program for the whole of 2024. The program features 3 semesters with 2 different classes per semester: Rock/Paper/Scissors is for youth 11-14 yrs and Worm/Hole is for 15-18 yrs. The courses are designed by incredible local artist instructors who are teaming up to create unique learning experiences. The multi-disciplinary, […]

There is a rally organized for Tuesday, January 16th at the City Hall courtyard for Safe Supply & Drug User Liberation Front (DULF). The rally begins at noon. The rally comes almost three months after Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) co-founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nix were arrested for operating a life-saving safe supply compassion […]

If your New Year’s resolve is to grow in understanding of Indigenous culture and history, start your year right by joining the Nelson Library’s new book club. Indigenous Reads Book Club will include a monthly meeting along with a curated selection of books written by Indigenous authors that explore the truth of Indigenous history and […]

Black Productions is thrilled to announce open auditions for the upcoming production of Legally Blonde the Musical. This beloved musical adaptation promises to dazzle audiences with its wit, charm, and unforgettable songs and will be presented at the Capitol Theatre May 23- 26, 2024. Black Productions welcomes talented performers of all backgrounds and experiences to […]