Saturday is the 11th day of the 11th month of 2023 and the Nelson Legion No. 51 would like to invite the public to attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Cenotaph in the City of Nelson courtyard. Canadians across the country are asked to pause at 11th hour on November 11th to remember the thousands […]

What is the story you want to tell local youth about our community, wildfire resilience and climate change? That’s the question that Kenya Blouin was tasked with in her summer 2023 role as the Village of Kaslo’s Youth FireSmart Coordinator. “Youth will be the ones navigating our society through climate change,” she says. “The earlier […]

Tuesday is the day when ghosts and goblins take to the street to trick-or-treat and get into that haunted spirit on Halloween. Local police will be out patrolling in and around the Heritage City looking for any suspicious activity as youngsters accompanied by adults flood the neighbourhoods looking for treats. Drivers out on city streets […]

The rich cultural tapestry in the Selkirk College region will be in focus with two November events that showcase the depth and impact of international education. In the lead-up to International Education Week in Canada (November 21-25), Selkirk College is planning for two special events in Castlegar and Nelson. On November 16, the annual Intercultural […]

Shelley-Anne Jorgensen always dreamed of being a preschool teacher. Nurturing the development of young children with compassion and patience always appealed to her. But to achieve her goals, she’d need formal training, as educating children is more than just playtime and crafts. Jorgensen graduated from the College of New Caledonia’s Early Childhood Educator (ECE) program […]

The Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) and police are launching a pedestrian safety campaign in response to the sharp increase in pedestrian injuries and fatalities on the road at this time of year. ICBC said that nearly half (43%) of crashes involving pedestrians happen between October and January as visibility and weather worsen in B.C. […]

Looking for some inspiration on how to make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in? The Climate Friendly Homes Tour is  a unique opportunity to explore local climate friendly and energy efficient homes. You will be able to engage with experts and homeowners who have successfully implemented sustainable living practices. The Climate Friendly […]

As Halloween approaches, images of scary bats become commonplace. This is the perfect time of year to counter bat myths and do something to help bats, by taking part in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits, which in Canada centers around eating insects, and […]

Helping Indigenous learners achieve post-secondary ambitions at Selkirk College is the aim of a $5,000 donation by Castlegar’s Grant Thornton office. Presented at the beginning of the fall semester, the local office of the national professional services firm continued its ongoing support of the Selkirk College Foundation with fresh funds targeting support for Indigenous students […]

When the calendar flipped over from September to October, the Provincial law for driving in BC changed — requiring vehicles to use winter tires from October 1 through April 30 on most highways. The requirement ends March 31 for select highways not travelling through mountain passes or high snowfall areas, including Highway 3, Paulson Summit […]