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FoKLSS staff member Joelle Burnie (left), with the Nelson Polar Bear and KCR staff member Amelie Sauquet, ready to take the plunge on January 1st. Photo: Submitted

Nelson’s polar plunge will make a difference

Organizers are hoping to surpass the record of 100 swimmers at this year’s event on Jan. 1

FoKLSS staff member Joelle Burnie (left), with the Nelson Polar Bear and KCR staff member Amelie Sauquet, ready to take the plunge on January 1st. Photo: Submitted
One reader appreciates the holiday lights at Blaylock Mansion. Photo: Tyler Harper

HUGS AND SLUGS: Don’t leave your dog outside Oso

Also, hugs to the guy who plowed a public road near Taghum Hall

One reader appreciates the holiday lights at Blaylock Mansion. Photo: Tyler Harper
There will be a holiday activity table, treats, hot chocolate, and Santa on the ice at the NDCC on Dec. 17

Skate with Santa at holiday family event

Dec. 17 NDCC event is hosted by the RDCK and Nelson KidSport

There will be a holiday activity table, treats, hot chocolate, and Santa on the ice at the NDCC on Dec. 17
Then-B.C. Education Minister Pat McGeer (left) unveils the new DTUC logo together with DTUC interim administrator John Peregrym, 1979. Photo: Submitted

Registration opens for David Thompson University Centre reunion

Event will be held May 19 and 20, 2023

Then-B.C. Education Minister Pat McGeer (left) unveils the new DTUC logo together with DTUC interim administrator John Peregrym, 1979. Photo: Submitted
Nelson Public Library staff L-R: Lyndsay Forsthye (Public and References Services), Jackie Barber (Children’s Services), Helen Blum (Public Service Assistant), Melodie Rae Storey (Teen and Literacy Services), Heather Joy Dahlgrin (Tech and Admin Services), and Heather Goldik (Adult Services). Photo: Submitted

CHECK THIS OUT: Hello 2023, goodbye late fees

Nelson Public Library will no longer be charging fines for late returns

Nelson Public Library staff L-R: Lyndsay Forsthye (Public and References Services), Jackie Barber (Children’s Services), Helen Blum (Public Service Assistant), Melodie Rae Storey (Teen and Literacy Services), Heather Joy Dahlgrin (Tech and Admin Services), and Heather Goldik (Adult Services). Photo: Submitted
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LETTER: Proposed gun ban includes weapons commonly used for hunting

From reader Richard Green

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The Nelson Community Band returns to the stage Dec. 13. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Community Band to host Christmas concert Dec. 13

It’s the band’s first holiday show in three years

The Nelson Community Band returns to the stage Dec. 13. Photo: Submitted
Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

HUGS AND SLUGS: Patience pays off in kindness

Also, a chicken ornament

Nelson, B.C. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson. Photo: Tyler Harper

NEWS AND VIEWS: Don’t forget your community when holiday spending

Tom Thomson writes about keeping it local during a critical month for Nelson’s businesses

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson. Photo: Tyler Harper
Coldest Night raises funds for the Ready for Home program that operates out of Ward Street Place and helps residents remain housed. Photo: Submitted

Start building your team for Coldest Night of the Year

This year’s in-person event happens Feb. 25

Coldest Night raises funds for the Ready for Home program that operates out of Ward Street Place and helps residents remain housed. Photo: Submitted
The Muppet Christmas Carol will be shown for free Dec. 10 at Nelson's Civic Theatre. Photo: IMDB

LARGE POPCORN, EXTRA BUTTER: Celebrate the holidays Saturday at The Civic Theatre

The event includes free admission and movies, a visit from Santa and giveaways

The Muppet Christmas Carol will be shown for free Dec. 10 at Nelson's Civic Theatre. Photo: IMDB
Noémi Kiss will direct the Cottonwood Singers in a concert dedicated to the late Terry Halleran, who has a member of the group. Photo: Submitted

Cottonwood Singers to perform Vivaldi’s Gloria

The group is being directed by Noémi Kiss

Noémi Kiss will direct the Cottonwood Singers in a concert dedicated to the late Terry Halleran, who has a member of the group. Photo: Submitted
Nelson writer Rayya Liebich has won the Federation of BC Writers award for her piece entitled The Happiest Baby. Photo: Thomas Nowa Photography

Nelson writer wins literary award

Rayya Liebich has won the Federation of BC Writers award for creative non-fiction

Nelson writer Rayya Liebich has won the Federation of BC Writers award for her piece entitled The Happiest Baby. Photo: Thomas Nowa Photography
Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson. Photo: Submitted

COLUMN: All I want for the holidays is a safer B.C.

Nelson-Creston MLA writes about the toxic drug crisis

Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson. Photo: Submitted
Letter writers at the 2021 Write for Rights event in Nelson. Photo: Submitted

Write a letter, change a life at Nelson Library

Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights event takes place Dec 10 at the Nelson Public Library

Letter writers at the 2021 Write for Rights event in Nelson. Photo: Submitted
The Nelson Choral Society’s program will include a Nelson premiere of local composer Don Macdonald’s complex and evocative piece The Grace of Light. Photo: Submitted

Nelson Choral Society presents Of Frost and Fire

The choir will present its first concert in three years on Dec. 10

The Nelson Choral Society’s program will include a Nelson premiere of local composer Don Macdonald’s complex and evocative piece The Grace of Light. Photo: Submitted
St. Saviours Food Pantry volunteers, L-R, Elizabeth Ellis, Janet Jones, Marg Whalley, Peter Smith, Nora Nitz and Sharon Speirs. Photo: Submitted

St. Saviours Food Pantry selling 2023 fundraising calendar

Calendar with work by local artists is available at many Nelson businesses

St. Saviours Food Pantry volunteers, L-R, Elizabeth Ellis, Janet Jones, Marg Whalley, Peter Smith, Nora Nitz and Sharon Speirs. Photo: Submitted
Leesa Dean launches her new The Filling Station, at the Royal on Baker in Nelson on Dec. 8. Photo: Submitted

Award-winning author Leesa Dean to launch new book

Dean will be joined by 6 other local writers at the Royal on Baker on Dec. 8

Leesa Dean launches her new The Filling Station, at the Royal on Baker in Nelson on Dec. 8. Photo: Submitted
Trafalgar Middle School’s Grade 8 girls volleyball team. Photo: Submitted

Trafalgar Thunder girls volleyball teams win gold, bronze at Mount Sentinel

Thunder A took first, while B won bronze

Trafalgar Middle School’s Grade 8 girls volleyball team. Photo: Submitted
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LETTER: Recommendations for COP28

From reader Julius Halaschek-Wiener

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