Columnists

COLUMN: All the glory of the rainbow

When I came to work last year and saw the rainbow crosswalk outside the library I felt elated, delighted and proud.

Aug 21, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Three days at the Shambhala Music Festival

Reporter Will Johnson drove out to the Salmo River ranch for the 19th annual bacchanal.

Aug 11, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Put on your travellin’ shoes

The library is the friendly hub for travellers of all kinds, offering a different sort of connectedness.

Aug 8, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Three days at the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival

Star reporter Will Johnson attended the sold-out extravaganza last weekend.

Aug 4, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Perfecting my psychedelic poppies, Zaslove-style

Reporter Will Johnson participated in Rotary’s Corks and Canvas fundraiser this week.

Jul 28, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Always smile at a crocodile

From our library columnist Anne DeGrace . . .

Jul 22, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Social determinants that affect Nelson

'Over time, a variety of punitive clawbacks were introduced further weakening the social safety net.'

Jul 21, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: This is why we’re closing four Kootenay Lake schools

The provincial government’s haphazard response to SD8’s facilities planning process has exposed their neglect.

Jul 21, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Panhandling bylaw: 'I don't want to wait until 2017'

"We are not discussing pipes in the ground, but people, and that can get complicated."

Jul 15, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Public input important to city decision-making process

From city councillor Anna Purcell...

Jul 14, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >