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2011 seconds of shopping awesomeness

2011 seconds of shopping awesomeness

Earlier this month the Nelson Star and 20 participating local retailers ran a shopping spree contest
Nelson Rotary trees going fast

Nelson Rotary trees going fast

The Nelson Rotary noon club has enjoyed high traffic at its Christmas tree sales beside Walmart.
Bonus Business Boost

Bonus Business Boost

The Nelson Star donated a $500 advertising campaign to one of the participating businesses in the recent Customer Appreciation Celebration
Clippers of a lost art

Clippers of a lost art

Despite the growing rarity of the trade, one local business owner hopes he’ll make the cut among other similar establishments
The reasons to shop local are plentiful and powerful

The reasons to shop local are plentiful and powerful

Nelson businesses have a lot to offer local shoppers during the holiday season.
Small Task, Big Screen

Small Task, Big Screen

It took only a few minutes, but Tom Thomson is sure glad he filled out the Nelson Star online survey last month.
Chamber's big night

Chamber's big night

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Gala Dinner and Fundraiser at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Saturday night.
The magic of creating place

The magic of creating place

Ever since Kate Bridger was a child she loved design.
Fairy tale comes true

Fairy tale comes true

A life of travel is something that many people dream about, but for Michelle Lynn Johnson, owner of The Fairies Pyjamas, it’s part of her job.
Rockhound turns into a Crawford Bay jeweller

Rockhound turns into a Crawford Bay jeweller

When children grow up, they may find themselves in an unexpected — and occasionally, unwanted — line of work. But that isn’t the case with Galadriel Rael, whose business is a natural progression of her childhood fascination.