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Selkirk College professor Renee Jackson-Harper is bringing a graphic novels course to students in January.

Selkirk offers graphic novels course

The course will be taught at the Tenth Street Campus starting next month.

Selkirk College professor Renee Jackson-Harper is bringing a graphic novels course to students in January.
The L.V. Rogers girls' volleyball team pictured left to right. Back row: Ashley Zarikoff

LVR finishes 12th at girls’ volleyball provincials

The Bombers had a tough time in pool play before winning to place 12th.

The L.V. Rogers girls' volleyball team pictured left to right. Back row: Ashley Zarikoff
Jam Factory co-founders Cameron (right) and Deryk Wenaus stand in one area of their spacious new downtown Nelson co-working space.

Nelson tech startup creating innovative co-working space

Brothers Cameron and Deryk Wenaus show off the Jam Factory.

Jam Factory co-founders Cameron (right) and Deryk Wenaus stand in one area of their spacious new downtown Nelson co-working space.
Natasha Hall and Erik Musseau will be performing in Nelson on Dec. 23.

Hall comes home for holiday shows

Nelson's Natasha Hall will be joined by Erik Musseau for a recital on Dec. 23.

Natasha Hall and Erik Musseau will be performing in Nelson on Dec. 23.
At its event on Saturday and Sunday

Amnesty to hold Write-for-Rights event

Nelson's group will host the event Saturday at the library and Sunday at Oso Negro.

At its event on Saturday and Sunday
K.L. Kivi will be one of many story-tellers at Everyone Has a Story on Sunday

Everyone Knows a Story

Storytelling event will support three local causes

K.L. Kivi will be one of many story-tellers at Everyone Has a Story on Sunday
The Trafalgar Thunder were all smiles after a big weekend at Mount Sentinel.

Double gold for Trafalgar

Two of the school's volleyball teams were victorious at a tournament last weekend.

The Trafalgar Thunder were all smiles after a big weekend at Mount Sentinel.
Noémi Kiss will be the guest soloist at the Nelson Choral Society's upcoming concert.

Nelson Choral Society presents ‘Sing Alleluia!’

The 60-singer choir will hold its Christmas concert Dec. 10 and 11 at Capitol Theatre.

Noémi Kiss will be the guest soloist at the Nelson Choral Society's upcoming concert.
The Whitecaps sent three teams of players from the Kootenays to a tournament in Seattle last weekend.

Whitecaps wash over Seattle

The Whitecaps sent three teams of players from the Kootenays to a tournament last weekend.

The Whitecaps sent three teams of players from the Kootenays to a tournament in Seattle last weekend.
Volunteer performers at Osprey's recent tribute to Dr. Jim Noiles

Just a few more donations needed for Osprey

Final push needed to meet Osprey's fundraising goal of $50,000 in 2016.

Volunteer performers at Osprey's recent tribute to Dr. Jim Noiles
Johnny Strilaeff will replace Neil Muth as CBT's president and CEO. Muth passed away suddenly earlier this month.

Johnny Strilaeff takes over as CBT president

Strilaeff replaces Neil Muth, who passed away earlier this month.

Johnny Strilaeff will replace Neil Muth as CBT's president and CEO. Muth passed away suddenly earlier this month.
Teaming up for good cheer: From left: Letty Bartels (Otter Books)

“A Book Under Every Tree” brings books to kids

Holiday Hampers in need of book donations for kids and teens.

Teaming up for good cheer: From left: Letty Bartels (Otter Books)
'A Swan Lake' comes to the Civic Theatre on Sunday and Monday.

LARGE POPCORN: Something big and wild and different

'A Swan Lake' comes to the Civic Theatre on Sunday.

'A Swan Lake' comes to the Civic Theatre on Sunday and Monday.
Curtis Bendig explains what it means to be a school board trustee.

COLUMN: What does a school board trustee do anyway?

SD8's Curtis Bendig writes about his day-to-day responsibilities.

Curtis Bendig explains what it means to be a school board trustee.
Anne Van Dijk poses with her CanSkate award.

Nelson Skating Club honours young skaters

Anne Van Dijk and Liam Malpass were named CanSkate Champions.

Anne Van Dijk poses with her CanSkate award.
The Doug Bothamley Memorial Cash Spiel runs Friday to Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club.

Curling for cash: Nelson to host weekend tournament

The Doug Bothamley Memorial Cash Spiel runs Friday to Sunday.

The Doug Bothamley Memorial Cash Spiel runs Friday to Sunday at the Nelson Curling Club.
Neil Muth

Columbia Basin Trust remembers Neil Muth

CBT Board and staff, and residents of the region join Neil’s family in mourning the unexpected passing of Neil Muth, President and CEO.

Neil Muth
The Lady Bombers pose after beating G.W. Graham of Chilliwack to capture the consolation title at field hockey provincials. L-R back row: Paige Miessner

Lady Bombers tough it out at field hockey provincials

LVR had to settle for a consolation title at the event in Surrey.

The Lady Bombers pose after beating G.W. Graham of Chilliwack to capture the consolation title at field hockey provincials. L-R back row: Paige Miessner
Nelson's Matti Erickson on his way to a sixth-place finish at the BC High School cross country championships.

Cross country athletes compete at provincials

Trafalgar's Matti Erickson was Nelson's top runner at the Kelowna event.

Nelson's Matti Erickson on his way to a sixth-place finish at the BC High School cross country championships.
Affordable housing continues to be a much-debated topic in Nelson.

LETTERS: Two perspectives on affordable housing

One reader has concerns about Airbnb regulation, while another blames the government for the housing crisis.

Affordable housing continues to be a much-debated topic in Nelson.
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