Nelson welcomes Judith Plant on October 8 at the Civic Theatre
Nelson is welcoming British Columbia publishing pioneer, Judith Plant – the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers (NSP) — on Wednesday (October 8) at the Civic Theatre. Chances are, if your personal or professional interests revolve around food, gardening or permaculture, natural building & alternative energy,...
City announces inaugural sustainability awards
It’s a matter of thinking global, but acting local — and there’s $3,750 up for grabs for those who are doing it best. Do you know a Nelson based group or individual showing leadership in sustainability initiatives? Now’s the time to let the rest of the City know. In an effort to advance more sustainable business and volunteer...
Girls Do Ski brings Pretty Faces movie to Nelson
Girls Do Ski is bringing an all female ski film, Pretty Faces, a film celebrating women who thrive in the snow, is coming to Nelson Tuesday (October 7) at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. The concept for the film was originated by professional big mountain skier and SheJumps co-founder, Lynsey Dyer with the objective of giving...
Containment & Growth – Natasha Smith shows new work at the Dancing Bear Inn
This coming Friday (October 10) from 6-8 p.m. Slocan Valley artist Natasha Smith is opening a new show Containment & Growth at the Dancing Bear Inn in Nelson. Smith’s latest works are inspired by time spent by the Slocan River and walking the Slocan Valley Rail Trail that runs right by her studio in Passmore. Smith explains:...
Fun and games at Nelson’s Heritage Fire Hall Open House
This year Nelson will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week from October 5-11, 2014. During Fire Prevention Week, in addition to other activities, Nelson’s Fire Department will be holding an Open House at the historic fire hall. There will be fire fighters on hand to answer any questions, trucks to explore, activities for...
Haunted Trolley Returns – Last Run of the 2014 Season, and more
Nelson BC, The Nelson Electric Tramway Society and the Nelson Paranormal League are gearing up for their end of Season Haunted Heritage Tour Streetcar #23 Friday through Sunday (October 3-5) and this time there are more stories, more stops and more haunted adventures. The Haunted Heritage tour is back for the last run of the...
Free Windows 8 workshop at the Nelson Public Library
It seems as if just when you’ve got a computer-related-something figured out, it changes. But there’s help! Folks who could use a hand understanding Windows 8 can get it at the Nelson Library on Wednesday, October 15 from 3 – 5 p.m. This free session is presented by Louise Latremouille, author of the “My Parents” computer...
Ecosystem restoration prescribed burn in Southeast Fire Centre
The Wildfire Management Branch, Southeast Fire Centre, conducted an ecosystem restoration prescribed burn on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky Mountain Trench between Cranbrook and Kimberley. Strategic Fire Control staff also joined the burn, which will help rejuvenate 387 hectares of prime winter grazing habitat. Burn boss...
Mir Lecture Series continues in October
The Mir Lecture Series, continues in October with a diverse selection of local and international speakers to the West Kootenay-Boundary. “These events are important because they bring the community into the conversations and raise awareness about important issues related to peace and social justice,” says Cara-Lee Malange,...
'The Ghosts in our Machine' Comes to Nelson
Join the West Kootenay EcoSociety at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday (October) 1 at 7:30 p.m. for an amazing and thought-provoking film about animal rights and our relationship with the animal world. The Ghosts in Our Machine is a multi-award winning documentary that gently reveals one of the most haunting moral dilemmas of ...
