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The Nelson Public Library is hosting two workshops by illustrator Adam de Souza on Sept. 20. Illustration: Adam de Souza

Comic book storytelling workshops coming to the Nelson Library

Illustrator Adam de Souza will teach two workshops on Sept. 20

The Nelson Public Library is hosting two workshops by illustrator Adam de Souza on Sept. 20. Illustration: Adam de Souza
Do you know where the Granny Smith apple originated? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about grandparents?

The second Sunday of September is National Grandparents Day in Canada

Do you know where the Granny Smith apple originated? (Pixabay.com)
Wes Burton of Trail with his 1936 Ford. Hundreds of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles were viewed by throngs of Nelson residents during the Show and Shine event on Baker Street on Saturday. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

PHOTOS: Nelson classic car show attracts record number of vehicles

More than 460 vehicles came to town for Nelson Road Kings’ annual event

Wes Burton of Trail with his 1936 Ford. Hundreds of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles were viewed by throngs of Nelson residents during the Show and Shine event on Baker Street on Saturday. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Terry Fox was forced to stop on Sept. 1, 1980, after having run 5,373 kilometres. He ran an average of 42 km a day for 143 days during the Marathon of Hope. Photo: terryfox.org

Terry Fox Run returns to Nelson on Sept. 18

The in-person event begins in Lakeside Park

Terry Fox was forced to stop on Sept. 1, 1980, after having run 5,373 kilometres. He ran an average of 42 km a day for 143 days during the Marathon of Hope. Photo: terryfox.org
Locomotive and group at Payne Bluffs, Kaslo and Slocan Railway near Sandon in 1896. Photo: Trueman & Co. courtesy of the Shawn Lamb Archives at the Nelson Museum

History of railways exhibit is right on track at the Nelson Museum

Exhibit explores the expansion of the railways in western Canada

Locomotive and group at Payne Bluffs, Kaslo and Slocan Railway near Sandon in 1896. Photo: Trueman & Co. courtesy of the Shawn Lamb Archives at the Nelson Museum
Wallets made by quilter Mona Smith, who will be featured at the Kootenay Quilters’ Guild’s upcoming show in Nelson. Photo: Submitted

Quilt show coming to Nelson

Keep Calm and Quilt On runs Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort

Wallets made by quilter Mona Smith, who will be featured at the Kootenay Quilters’ Guild’s upcoming show in Nelson. Photo: Submitted
In the 2020 Cops for Kids ride, Nelson sheriffs Mike Kosof (in the mask) and Rob Crowder led the cycling cops through the city. Photo: Tyler Harper

Cops for Kids Ride rolls into Nelson Sept. 12

Nelson officers will join the 2022 Cops for Kids Ride

In the 2020 Cops for Kids ride, Nelson sheriffs Mike Kosof (in the mask) and Rob Crowder led the cycling cops through the city. Photo: Tyler Harper
Pride 1996, the first in Nelson, takes to the streets. This and other photographs are now held at Touchstones Museum. Photo: Submitted
Pride 1996, the first in Nelson, takes to the streets. This and other photographs are now held at Touchstones Museum. Photo: Submitted
Bert terHart. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST UPDATE: Bert terHart is paddling, portaging across Canada

TODAY IN B.C.: Adventurer is ahead of schedule to reach the Atlantic Ocean

Bert terHart. (Submitted photo)
A performer pumps up the crowd in downtown Nelson on Sunday during the Kootenay Pride parade. Photo: Tyler Harper

Kootenay Pride Parade (finally!) returns to Nelson

The parade packed Baker Street on its return from the pandemic hiatus

A performer pumps up the crowd in downtown Nelson on Sunday during the Kootenay Pride parade. Photo: Tyler Harper
The food bank at the Nelson Community Food Centre in the Nelson United Church, pictured here, moved out six months ago for renovations. Now they are back, as of Sept. 6. Photo: Submitted

Nelson’s Good Food Bank is moving back to the United Church

The six month stay at the Nelson Covenant Church was temporary, for renovations

The food bank at the Nelson Community Food Centre in the Nelson United Church, pictured here, moved out six months ago for renovations. Now they are back, as of Sept. 6. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Paul Bowolin and his son Tyler with their entries in this year’s Nelson Road Kings classic car show. Photo: Submitted
Nelson’s Paul Bowolin and his son Tyler with their entries in this year’s Nelson Road Kings classic car show. Photo: Submitted
Missed ArtWalk? Most of the art will remain public until Sept. 4. Photo: Thomas Nowa Photography

Nelson’s ArtWalk pieces remain up until Sept. 4

There’s not much time left to see this year’s collection

Missed ArtWalk? Most of the art will remain public until Sept. 4. Photo: Thomas Nowa Photography
Angel Flight East Kootenay takes residents to medical appointments in Kelowna. Bulletin file

Save On launches Angel Flight fundraising campaign at seven Kootenay stores

Save-On-Foods stores in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Sparwood, Fernie, Creston, Golden and Nelson are…

Angel Flight East Kootenay takes residents to medical appointments in Kelowna. Bulletin file
The Pride Parade returns to Nelson on Sept. 4. Photo: Submitted

Pride returns to Nelson with week of events

Pride week begins Aug. 29 with the parade on Sept. 4

The Pride Parade returns to Nelson on Sept. 4. Photo: Submitted
Porter Family. (submitted photo)

PODCAST UPDATE: The Porter Family – Flying around the world

TODAY IN B.C.: They hope to raise $1 million for charity during the 14 month trip

Porter Family. (submitted photo)
Aaron Banfield, a palliative care patient at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, in the room he hopes to see transformed into a sacred space for all faiths at the hospital. The space, used as a chapel in the past, already has a large secular stained glass window. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Palliative care patient developing ‘sacred space’ at Trail hospital

Nelson native Aaron Banfield says he wants to live his last days ‘with as much aliveness as possible’

Aaron Banfield, a palliative care patient at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, in the room he hopes to see transformed into a sacred space for all faiths at the hospital. The space, used as a chapel in the past, already has a large secular stained glass window. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Nelson director and author Pat Henman is among seven women taking part in SIP Talks on Sept. 24. Photo: Submitted

Be inspired by Nelson women at annual SIP Talks

Seven women will speak Sept. 24 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort

Nelson director and author Pat Henman is among seven women taking part in SIP Talks on Sept. 24. Photo: Submitted
Flight Sergeant Kael Helgeson, left, and Sergeant Christian Faragher at Castlegar airport. Photo: Submitted

Local cadets complete summer training

Submitted by 561 Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Two cadets…

  • Aug 19, 2022
Flight Sergeant Kael Helgeson, left, and Sergeant Christian Faragher at Castlegar airport. Photo: Submitted
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Seven Summits: Creating Adventures In Learning

Seven Summits is inviting new students to apply for its Scholar Awards for the 2022-23 school year

  • Aug 19, 2022
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