Author and filmmaker Colin Browne has earned critical acclaim on both artistic fronts, with nominations for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, and the ReLit Award for his poetry as well as a Genie nomination for documentary film. Browne launches his newest book of poetry, The Hatch, on ...

Kalein Hospice Centre and the Nelson and District Hospice Society co-hosted a special ceremony in honoring mothers, both as individuals and for the unique energy and significance of motherhood in all cultures Saturday (May 9). The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a beautiful soapstone sculpture, 'Mother and Child'...

For most of us, selling is a time-intensive, slightly scary undertaking. But it’s at the critical core of any successful business. KAST (Kootenay Association of Science & Technology) is working to help West Kootenay business owners, managers and entrepreneurs get better and more confident at selling, and ultimately acquire...

The West Kootenay Camera Club has clicked with our region’s camera enthusiasts for 25 years, sharing tips and expertise, enthusiasm and support, and a love for the art of photography. In celebration, the club is showing work throughout the Kootenays — including a special show at the Nelson Public Library in May and June. Each...

Oxygen Art Centre and the "Nelson at its Best" initiative are calling on artists and the arts community to join in a "Community Conversation" about reducing poverty in Nelson.  The talk is scheduled for Wednesday (May 13) at 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre - 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance), and be part of the solution to this...

One more week and it's Cottonwood Market Time! The official opening of the 2015 Cottonwood Community Market goes (Saturday) May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Live music starts at 10 a.m. with Sahara Jane and then at 12:30 p.m. local Rob Funk takes the stage. “As our climate and our global...

Your family has always had a great time at your cottage so it’s natural to assume you’ll be handing it off to your family after you’re gone. But if you don’t ask your adult children what they really want and plan for the tax consequences that may not happen. Here are a few essential cottage succession planning steps you should...

Having a great idea for a documentary film is one thing; figuring out what comes next can be the challenge. A documentary film script development workshop with Vancouver filmmaker and teacher Colin Browne on Saturday, May 30 is an opportunity to find that next step and ramp up the skills necessary to move from concept to...

Winlaw school is once again in the voting pool for funding the Growing Nature Stewards Program and appreciates your voting support. Voting begins on Monday, May 4 at this link.   Growing Nature Stewards is an aspect of the Winlaw Indigenous Leadership Development (WILD) initiative at Winlaw school.  This program facilitates...

Changes in communication and behaviour are very common in people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Area families can learn practical techniques for living with those changes during a free tele-workshop offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. Understanding Behaviour runs on Wednesday, May 13 and...