Literary smorgasbord served up at Oxygen with seven published writers
Seven Okanagan College faculty writers to read in Nelson@Oxygen Art Centre, Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.A tasty literary smorgasbord will be offered when seven Okanagan writers — all faculty members of the Okanagan College English Department — read from their published fiction, nonfiction and poetry on Thursday, Sept. 1 at ...
A chance to join one of the top choirs in the Southern Interior
The Corazon Vocal Ensemble will be holding auditions on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Nelson.“Anyone age 13 to 23 and who loves to sing is welcome,” says the group’s director, Allison Girvan.Corazon is a 65-voice youth choir based in Nelson. Over the past 10 years the group has gained a reputation throughout...
Honouring Jack Layton’s memory in Nelson
The Nelson-Creston NDP Constituency Association is planning to celebrate Jack Layton’s life this Sunday, Aug. 28. Join MLA Michelle Mungall and MP Alex Atamanencko from 1-3 pm at the Lakeside Rotary Shelter in Nelson to sign a card for Jack’s family. Along with sharing memories of Jack, we will be honouring his commitment to...
Delicate aesthetics, references to regional geography in Re-surface exhibition opening
Re-surface opening reception @ Touchstones Nelson, Friday, 7-9 p.m. heartlab presents: Re-surface. An ongoing creative collaboration between artists Anita Levesque and Bradley Smith, heartlab explores the relationship between the visual arts and writing, as well as the dynamics between the two artists. Re-surface will combine...
Music rooted in the heart of small town life
John Jenkins Small Town Revival @ Cedar Creek Café, Winlaw, Thursday, Aug. 25 John Jenkins’ music is rooted in the heart of small town life, real and simple songwriting that echoes through the hills and sways with the sea. It’s mountain folk music with soaring violin adding a hint of granite to the small town planet. Add in...
Work schedule resumes on downtown electrical upgrade
The lines of communication and commerce are now stronger in Nelson’s downtown as the electrical upgrade is complete. With power disruptions destined to be fewer and further in between, a few smaller clean up works are left. Civil works crews (CGL Contracting Ltd) left town as of Aug. 10 but returned this week for a final 10...
B.C. wildfire crews help Ontario battle blazes
Twenty-eight more B.C. Wildfire Management Branch personnel depart for Ontario today, while 123 returned home over the weekend. This 10th turnover leaves 126 of B.C.’s firefighters in northern Ontario where a return to seasonal weather conditions is helping fire crews make progress on large fires. The latest deployment consists...
Beard off: who leaves behind the best reverse beard tan line
Nelson Ford reverse beard off @ Spiritbar, Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m. Eight Nelson guys have grown beards through the summer and are now shaving them off to see who leaves behind the best reverse beard tan line — it’s all in the name of fundraising for the outdoor skate park in Nelson. Live auction items include the first keg...
ICBC considers 'risk-based' rates
The Insurance Corp. of B.C. is seeking a consultant to collect public opinion on potential changes to how it sets premiums. The concept has been raised for a system in which lower-risk drivers would pay less, according to an ICBC tender document issued on Friday. "Customers advise ICBC that low-risk drivers should pay less,...
A workshop insight into Google, the new yellow pages
Google Place Listings for Small Business (9 - Noon) – Thursday, Aug 25 Workshop Times: 9am – Noon, Community Futures Central Kootenay Instructor: Harold Roscoe Google Place listings have become an essential online marketing tool for small business owners. In many ways they are the new Yellow pages. Learn how to correctly...
