Ballet Kelowna's taqəš and Other Works program at the Capitol on Mar. 9th features a stunning line-up of signature works from their contemporary ballet repertoire, but before their feet hit the stage, Sláva Doval’s dance studio will present the opening act with the generous support of an Osprey Foundation grant. Cloe Comstock,...

For Amy O’Neill, opening the Uphill Market — currently selling groceries, household goods, candy, coffee and prepared foods — has been a dream come true. “We live a couple of doors away. I loved having the store here. It was so positive, such a perk of living here where we could send the kids to the ...

Few things are guaranteed but you can bet that a Canadian winter will have some chilly evenings, some even downright frigid. Folks who are experiencing homelessness can find this weather to be life-threatening, but this February you can help. On Saturday, February 25th, 2023 Nelson CARES Society will host the 9th annual Coldest...

Myra Rasmussen (40), Artistic Director of the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival (PDDLF), says the planning for the festival is coming along. “It’s going really well, and we definitely reached a new level. This will be the eighth festival.” PDDLF is a free community-based event that brings people together to...

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents its third concert of the 2022-23 season with JUNO and National Jazz Awards nominee, vocalist Melody Diachun performing The Music of Sting. The concert will take place at Shambhala Hall, 7:30pm on Friday, January 27 with tickets now available at Otter Books in Nelson. Diachun will be accompanied by...

Black Productions is proud to bring THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A New Musical to Nelson audiences in May of 2023. This deviously delicious musical comedy with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa is coming to the Capitol Theatre for the musical theater event of the season. THE ADDAMS FAMILY...

Ever since surviving a brain tumour at age three, Paige Purcell has wanted to give back to other families going through challenging medical situations. Paige and her mother Andrea have worked together for nearly a decade to meet their latest fundraising landmark: $100,000. “Never in a million years did I think this is...

A Nelson businessman is getting noticed on the social media video platform, TikTok during a visit to Europe to meet his daughter. Jeff Shecter, who owns and operates Zap Welding and Glotech Sign Manufacturing in Nelson, is getting noticed thanks to a funny video post about a Canadian Dad in Europe post by daughter Hannah...

The last time I sat down and interviewed local Nelson musician and independent recording artist Anna Katarina was over two years ago during the height of the pandemic. We met at Oso Negro (September 2020), and she had just finished releasing an EP aptly titled ‘Gone With The Wine’ with Aline Daigle in the form of their duo ...

West Kootenay EcoSociety, a local leader in community environmental organizing, has recently undergone a name and branding change. The organization, now Neighbours United (NU), still has the same mission, says Executive Director Montana Burgess. “Our goal is to bring local residents together to protect the natural environment...