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The colours of the seats in the Nelson arena were chosen to reflect the autumn colours on Elephant Mountain. Photo: Submitted

COLUMN: Finding fall colours in the past and present of Nelson’s facilities

Donna Macdonald writes about a historic civic decision in 2003

The colours of the seats in the Nelson arena were chosen to reflect the autumn colours on Elephant Mountain. Photo: Submitted
B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson says the latest all-party report on the toxic drug crisis “reaffirm” the provincial government’s strategy. Photo: Greg Sakaki

COLUMN: When will courage prevail over politics?

Columnist Amber Streukens reacts to the latest toxic drug report

B.C. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson says the latest all-party report on the toxic drug crisis “reaffirm” the provincial government’s strategy. Photo: Greg Sakaki
Nelson’s first responders are again teaming up for a local toy and food drive ahead of the holidays. Photo: Submitted

Nelson first responders team up for Christmas toy and food drive

Donate and you’ll receive a coupon for a free breakfast Nov. 27 at the Adventure Hotel

Nelson’s first responders are again teaming up for a local toy and food drive ahead of the holidays. Photo: Submitted
Quijote Harper. Not a cat anyone would want to steal, to be honest. Photo: Tyler Harper

HUGS AND SLUGS: Is there a cat-napper in Nelson?

The new ferry terminals also get a slug

Quijote Harper. Not a cat anyone would want to steal, to be honest. Photo: Tyler Harper
Erin Rooney, regional co-ordinator of the West Kootenay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, holds an award for excellence presented by Community Futures Central Kootenay. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay immigration pilot receives award for excellence

The West Kootenay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has been extended until 2024

Erin Rooney, regional co-ordinator of the West Kootenay Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, holds an award for excellence presented by Community Futures Central Kootenay. Photo: Submitted
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LETTER: On the eve of Remembrance Day

From reader John Kemp

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Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter workers Skye Spears and Dakota DiBella accepting a donation. Photo: Submitted

Nelson community asked to come together to keep others warm

Nelson CARES needs donations of warm clothes

Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter workers Skye Spears and Dakota DiBella accepting a donation. Photo: Submitted
Mayor John Dooley and Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson cut the ribbon for Nelson’s bike route in 2021. Photo: Anthony Sanna

COLUMN: A tribute to John Dooley and Ron Toyota

MLA Brittny Anderson writes about the former mayors of Nelson and Creston

Mayor John Dooley and Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson cut the ribbon for Nelson’s bike route in 2021. Photo: Anthony Sanna
Construction has begun on new student housing at the Castlegar Selkirk College campus. Photo: Selkirk College

Selkirk College breaks ground on new student housing in Castlegar and Nelson

Construction has started on 112-bed project on the Castlegar Campus and a 36-unit project in Nelson

Construction has begun on new student housing at the Castlegar Selkirk College campus. Photo: Selkirk College
Marty Horswill, an active participant in the arts community in Nelson for decades, passed away suddenly in 2020. A Nov. 12 concert will feature the Marty Horswill Memorial Choir as well as singers Allison Girvan, Noemi Kiss, and Kathleen Neudorf. Photo: Submitted

Concert to be held in memory of Marty Horswill

Many local singers and the Marty Horswill Memorial Choir will perform on Nov. 12

Marty Horswill, an active participant in the arts community in Nelson for decades, passed away suddenly in 2020. A Nov. 12 concert will feature the Marty Horswill Memorial Choir as well as singers Allison Girvan, Noemi Kiss, and Kathleen Neudorf. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Porter Hansen sizes up his opponent during Fight Night 9 on Oct. 29. Photo: Tyler Harper

HUGS AND SLUGS: Hugging the sluggers at the Nelson Boxing Club

Also complaints about drivers and aggro teens in the pool

Nelson’s Porter Hansen sizes up his opponent during Fight Night 9 on Oct. 29. Photo: Tyler Harper
Yoomi Kim and Natasha Hall will perform Nov. 9 at the Capitol Theatre. Photo: Submitted

Natasha Hall and Yoomi Kim to play at Capitol Theatre on Nov. 9

The violinist and pianist will play a selection of classical music

Yoomi Kim and Natasha Hall will perform Nov. 9 at the Capitol Theatre. Photo: Submitted
The Lalin Vocal Ensemble with director Allison Girvan at bottom right. Photo: Submitted

Nelson choir to open for Capitol Theatre performance by The Fugitives

The Lalin Vocal Ensemble is a 40-member ensemble directed by Allison Girvan

The Lalin Vocal Ensemble with director Allison Girvan at bottom right. Photo: Submitted
StrongStart BC centres operate on a drop-in basis during the school year. Photo: Submitted

SD8 StrongStart program expands to include South Nelson Elementary

Program invites children and their families to enjoy play time, circle time, and crafts

StrongStart BC centres operate on a drop-in basis during the school year. Photo: Submitted
Selkirk College sustainability co-ordinator Laura Nessman (right) and Laura Sacks from the West Kootenay Climate Hub are two of the organizers of this year’s TEDxSelkirkCollege Countdown event that is taking place online on Sunday, Nov. 6. The two-hour event will feature a dozen local presenters and is free to everyone in the community. Photo: Submitted

Selkirk College hosts TEDx online event

More than a dozen speakers are taking part in the online event Nov. 6

Selkirk College sustainability co-ordinator Laura Nessman (right) and Laura Sacks from the West Kootenay Climate Hub are two of the organizers of this year’s TEDxSelkirkCollege Countdown event that is taking place online on Sunday, Nov. 6. The two-hour event will feature a dozen local presenters and is free to everyone in the community. Photo: Submitted
Kootenay Lake seen from Gyro Park in Nelson. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

HUGS AND SLUGS: We already miss you, DQ

Also, slugs to debatable parks planning

Kootenay Lake seen from Gyro Park in Nelson. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Philip Gaglardi was key to the development of the Kootenays’ infrastructure following the Second World War. He’s profiled in a new book by Michael Cone. Photo: Submitted

New book profiles minister responsible for Kootenays’ post-war infrastructure boom

Michael Cone’s new book, Connecting the Kootenays, explores the prosperous post-Second World…

Philip Gaglardi was key to the development of the Kootenays’ infrastructure following the Second World War. He’s profiled in a new book by Michael Cone. Photo: Submitted
Four of the 40 singers from Forty Words for Yes: Nancy Suuban (Estonian), Marcelo Porto Goncalves (Portuguese), Yeseo Lim (Korean), and Doug Jamieson (English). Photo: Elizabeth Cunningham

No English please: Nelson production seeking singers who speak different languages

Forty Words for Yes will run next year

Four of the 40 singers from Forty Words for Yes: Nancy Suuban (Estonian), Marcelo Porto Goncalves (Portuguese), Yeseo Lim (Korean), and Doug Jamieson (English). Photo: Elizabeth Cunningham
David Buchbinder (left) and David Restivo will perform together on Nov. 3 in Nelson. Photo: Submitted

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents the David Buchbinder and Restivo Quintet

Trumpeter Buchbinder and pianist Restivo are major figures in the Canadian jazz scene

David Buchbinder (left) and David Restivo will perform together on Nov. 3 in Nelson. Photo: Submitted
The Civic Theatre hosts a zombie run (or walk, or shuffle) on Sunday, Oct. 30. Image: Submitted

LARGE POPCORN, EXTRA BUTTER: Sprint with the undead at 400 Metre Zombie Dash

This year’s zombie walk takes on an athletic spin to mark 20 years since the release of 28 Days Later

The Civic Theatre hosts a zombie run (or walk, or shuffle) on Sunday, Oct. 30. Image: Submitted