Daily Dose — New Denver’s Kohan Reflection Garden Celebrates 30 Years
The outdoor anniversary event that had over four hundred people in attendance, ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with activities for people for all ages. “We had a number of different artists performing, a lavender distillation display, an aikido demonstration, several different vendors, and watercolour classes. The mayor said...
Daily Dose — Summer Youth Theatre program presents Newsies
The Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program musical theatre program, celebrating 35th years of delivering theatre to the public, presents a full-scale musical production of Newsies from Thursday to Sunday — July 28-31 — at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. The show is a culmination of a month’s hard work...
Second opening of ArtWalk 2022 set for Friday
The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is looking forward to seeing the streets buzzing again with art lovers on Friday, July 29th for the second opening of ArtWalk 2022. The second opening will see more than 25 venues display as many as 60 artists for folks to explore. This opening is happening on the same night as ...
Winning $15-Million Lotto Max Ticket purchased in Vancouver expires in August
Where were you last August? If a person was in Vancouver and purchased a lottery ticket, be sure to check your beach bags, suitcases, glove boxes or anywhere else for a winning $15-million Lotto Max ticket that will expire at midnight on August 13, 2022. BCLC is encouraging players who purchased a ticket for the August 13, ...
Daily Dose — Poet Zaynab Mohammed Honoured with Emerging Writer Award
Zaynab Mohammed accepted the 2022 Richard Carver Award for Emerging Writers at June’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival. The Carver Award recognizes an emerging writer who has published literary work in any genre. The Nelson District Arts Council is proud to honour Carver’s contributions to the Kootenay arts...
It's Back — 14th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour
The 14th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour combines a road trip with uniquely curated cultural experiences for a weekend of fun! 84 venues are participating in the 2022 edition across four regions in the Basin. By following the tour map, you will visit artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites. With...
Daily Dose — Nelson’s Pickleball Community Gets a Boost
Tracy Bennet is a former professional tennis player and coach who recently moved to the Nelson area. Now the former court star has moved her expertise into pickleball — a sport that is taking over the world The increased interest and participation in pickleball, Bennet says, mainly because the sport is straightforward...
Nelsonites return in-person to celebrate Canada Day 2022
Rotary Lakeside Park was the hub for entertainment as Canadians from across the country joined together for Canada Day celebrations, largely unobstructed by pandemic restrictions for the first time in three years. The Nelson Chamber of Commerce welcomed locals back to traditional celebrations that have been canceled since the...
Daily Dose — Sinixt Artist ‘Slings Paint’ in New Mural
Ric Gendron is honoured to do this work on the traditional territory of the Sinixt people. “I know and understand how important this land is to our people, to the Sinixt people. This is our territorial home. This is where we come from. In that sense, it’s wonderful that I can be up here and do this work.” ...
Canada Day 2022 Celebrations a Go in Nelson
Canada Day came and went the past two years, without any fanfare in Nelson as the COVID-19 pandemic severely curtailed public gatherings everywhere. That will all end on Friday, July 1, 2022, when the Nelson Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual festivities at Rotary Lakeside Park in Nelson. The day will again kick off with ...
