Thanks to the interest of a local professional, the Nelson Public Library is hosting a series of presentations aimed at parents of small children. Lunchtime Talks with Dr. Remi Champagne will look at childhood ailments including ear infections, ADHD, Colds and Flus, and Asthma. The first of these free talks — Understanding ...

When Aurélien Dupuis arrived in Nelson in 1991— retired, with children grown — the time had come: he would fulfil a lifelong dream to become a writer. Drawing from influences from his French Canadian farmstead childhood in Noëlville, Ontario, a working life in the trades as a steamfitter, and a love of rural life and nature,...

Family, friends and neighbours are teaming up to fight Parkinson’s. Their special power - hope! Join our community heroes at the 19th annual Parkinson SuperWalk on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at  Rotary Lakeside Park. Participants can register by visiting www.parkinson.bc.ca. SuperWalk is the largest national...

The Nelson Food Cupboard Society and the City of Nelson have embarked on a Food Security Asset Mapping and Gaps and Needs Analysis project to better understand the food security assets in existence within the municipality, as well as the gaps in services and distinct needs of our community.  The project will create a visual...

A burgeoning tradition since their heritage building turned 100 years old in 2012, Ellison’s is once again hosting their annual Heritage Fair.  “This is an eclectic event to celebrate Ne’lsons roots and community spirit” says event organizer Jessica Curran. For a few hours this Saturday, the local business’ parking lot will...

Sunday at Kokanee Creek Park it's time celebrate the annual return of the Kokanee salmon. This is the third annual RedFish Festival presented by the West Kootenay EcoSociety. There will be channel spawning tours, dance, food and fun along, with a local art exhibit  from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Visitors Centre on Kootenay...

The final MarketFest of the summer season is ready to take over Baker Street Friday (August 22) running from 6-10:30 p.m. Rain or shine, MarketFest organizers promise, food, crafts and music will fill the streets. The August MarketFest, operated by the West Kootenay EcoSociety, musical line-up includes such luminaries as...

The Keep Jumbo Wild campaign is holding a Send Off Rally Tuesday (August 19) at the Nelson City Hall Courtyard. The Celebration is to show support for the volunteers heading up the Jumbo Valley to help prevent construction of a ski resort. Campers are heading out on Wednesday (August 20). The rally begins at 5 pm in front of...

Here they come again! It’s time to celebrate the annual return of the Kokanee salmon at Kokanee Creek Park on Sunday, August 24. Get ready for channel spawning tours, dance, food and fun along, with a local art exhibit  from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Visitors Centre on Kootenay Lake. This is the third annual RedFish Festival...

By Melissa Brieter, Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee Close your eyes and picture this; it’s the first hot day of the year, the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and everything around is lush, green and pristine. The lakes and rivers seem to sparkle and dance under the sun’s warm rays. You’re heading out to spend ...