Mir Centre Awarded Funding to Research Paths Beyond Polarization
To tackle daunting social and environmental problems, respectful collaboration among diverse perspectives is key. A project led by a research team at Selkirk College aims to find effective strategies to move beyond intense differences to better meet our common goals. The Mir Centre for Peace and the Applied Research &...
Nelson Firefighters rise to the challenge raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
The Nelson Fire & Rescue Services firefighters are set to climb the steps at the I.O.D.E Park on Hall Street on Friday, November 5th at 11 a.m. to raise awareness and funds to support Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders. For 24 years, Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) has been partnering with Canadian Fire Fighters...
KSCU employees donate local charities, non-profits
To celebrate International Credit Union Day last week, Kootenay Savings’ employees distributed the proceeds from the credit union’s Care Wear program - $21,206 - to 25 different charities and non-profits. Through the program, employees contribute $1 each week to dress casually on Fridays, which in turn is matched by the...
Oxygen hosts online workshop series, Sacrificial Cabbage
Oxygen Art Centre is pleased to announce Sacrificial Cabbage, an online contemporary art workshop series taking place on Saturday November 20th, 27th, and December 4th, 2021. Taking its name from a garden plant ravaged by slugs, Sacrificial Cabbage is a workshop series that invites three contemporary artists to share their ...
Haunted Heritage Tours Nelson Ghost Walk is BACK
Haunted Heritage Tours Nelson Ghost Walk 2021 — Is Back. On Saturday October 30th Haunted Heritage Tours Nelson will host two Ghost Walks featuring stories gathered by the Nelson Paranormal League. Tours start and end at Touchstones Nelson – Museum of Art and History at noon and 2 p.m. “Telling the stories of Nelson’s...
Oxygen Art Centre Online Mentorship Program
Oxygen Art Centre (OAC) is excited to announce the launch of their new Online Mentorship Program. Beginning in January 2022 OAC will be offering affordable one-on-one online mentorship opportunities for individual artists to receive two 1-hour mentorship sessions with one of OAC’s Faculty. Each online mentorship will be...
Renewables Forum Points Way to Resilient Future
At a Nelson renewable energy forum on September 28th, the newly formed Columbia Institute for Renewable Energy (CIRES) made a convincing case for urgent, collective action within the ‘Kootenay-Columbia-Boundary’ region to address mounting concerns over our warming climate. Bringing together a diverse group of participants...
Kootenay Lake School District 8 continues with commitment to going green
Kootenay Lake has received confirmation that its grant application for the Go Electric School Bus Program has been approved. This means the district will be adding two electric school buses to its transportation fleet this year. One bus will service the Creston school community, and the other, Nelson. The Go Electric School...
How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
Preventative maintenance of your natural gas appliances can help keep you and your loved ones safe this heating season. To avoid unexpected issues, like a carbon monoxide (CO) leak, it’s important to make servicing your natural gas appliances annually a top priority. The symptoms of CO poisoning can be easy to misdiagnose. ...
NDAC hosts local artists free virtual symposium Oct. 23-24
The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC), in collaboration with the Civic Theatre will be providing local artists with a free virtual symposium featuring presentations on career development, grant writing, marketing, and more on October 23rd and 24th. The NDAC recommends that artists register for the Zoom sessions for the...
