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Camp with Nelson roots celebrates transracial adoption

Camp with Nelson roots celebrates transracial adoption

From the moment they adopted daughters from Ethiopia, one local couple made sure a connection to African heritage was lovingly maintained
Nelson sees good deed in a cup

Nelson sees good deed in a cup

One generous man determined to “Pay it Forward” handed over $50 to treat unsuspecting coffee drinkers to a cup of kindness this week.
Slocan Valley residents file class action suit over fuel spill

Slocan Valley residents file class action suit over fuel spill

Residents of the Slocan Valley filed a class action suit over the spill of over 33,000 litres of jet fuel into Lemon Creek late last month.
Remaining restrictions lifted on Slocan River

Remaining restrictions lifted on Slocan River

All remaining water restrictions on the Slocan River north of the Winlaw Bridge and Lemon Creek have been removed, reports Interior Health.
RCMP report death at Shambhala from natural causes

RCMP report death at Shambhala from natural causes

RCMP say a death at Shambhala Music Festival today was from natural causes.
Restrictions lifted for part of Slocan River

Restrictions lifted for part of Slocan River

IH has been advised that cleanup activities for a section of the Slocan River have been completed as restrictions are slowly being lifted.
Nelson planning for Walk to School Week

Nelson planning for Walk to School Week

Local schools are being encouraged to adopt a three-block “no drive zone” for a week in October to encourage students to walk to school.
Fundraiser in Nelson a curtain raising success

Fundraiser in Nelson a curtain raising success

Over $20,000 was raised in one spectacular night organized by friends for friends in serious need.
Nelson’s Wednesday market promotes zero waste

Nelson’s Wednesday market promotes zero waste

Two Nelson organizations are excited to be collaborating on a project that offers Wednesday market participants the chance to go waste free.
Big donation for Nelson’s Pura Vida Foundation

Big donation for Nelson’s Pura Vida Foundation

A $25,000 donation from a local genetics lab to an international foundation based in Nelson forms a bridge for a charitable heart.