Photo Caption: Cadets Eric Iversen of 201 RCSCC in Port Coquitlam and Katelyn Ellis of 81 RCSCC in Nelson (far left)  are presented the Robert Aitken Dallin Memorial Trophy for Sportsmanship by Cdr Andy Muir, CO RCSU (Pac).— Submitted photo Three sea cadets from Nelson — Kenneth, Kaden and Katelyn Ellis of 81 Hampton Gray VC...

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2015 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada. Today the focus is on a few tax suggestions for Canadians over the age of 65 years.. Heading into retirement,...

When two devastating landslides took homes and lives in the tiny, remote community of Johnson’s Landing in July of 2012, the story made headlines across the country. Closer to home, trauma and grief left residents as scarred as the landscape. Disaster in Paradise (Harbour Publishing, 2015) by former Johnson’s Landing resident...

Have you ever wanted to turn your family papers into a memoir? Are you interested in writing a history that transcends mere facts to become a fascinating narrative? Do you volunteer for a historical society and feel like you need more skills to write local histories? If so, you should consider signing up for Walking...

You could say poetry is food for the soul. And you’d be right, according to the League of Canadian Poets, which has given National Poetry Month—celebrated annually in April—the theme of Food and Poetry. “Food nourishes, grounds and connects us, much like poetry. Without food, as without poetry, we go hungry,” notes the League’s...

Kalein Hospice Centre is delighted to announce the return of its popular “Death Cafe.” Beginning this spring, a series of three cafes are scheduled for April 23rd, May 28th and June 25th. Anyone is welcome to attend one, two, or all three. “Death Café” is part of an international movement started in 2011. There are nowover ...

Baker Street’s gallery of outdoor sculptural art is soon to see a swap, just in time for the arrival of spring.   And, according to Nelson’s Cultural Development Officer Joy Barrett, if you fell in love with one of the existing sculptures, now is your chance to own or lease it and extend your enjoyment. Five sculptures currently...

For anyone who has ever been interested in the sky, then Taghum Starry Night program is the place to be. During the month of April, there is plenty to see in the night sky at Taghum Community Hall — 5915 Taghum Hall Road by the old Taghum Bridge.  Astronomical Events for April 2015   Saturday April 4th --- If you are up early...

The Nelson-Creston Greens Constituency Association is proud to host An Evening with Andrew Weaver - A New Direction for Politics in B.C. at the United Church in Nelson, (Friday) April 10th, 7 p.m. at 602 Silica St. According to the Globe and Mail, “BC Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver has been punching above his weight.” His...

Tax time is getting closer than we think (2015 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada. Today the focus is on Caring for aging parents. Whether you are caring for your aging parents or just assisting...