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Nelson Electric Tramway volunteers at their car barn at Lakeside Park on Jan. 20, 2022. L-R: Rod Harris, Dave McMichael, Al Walker, Charlie Bunce, Jim Robertson, and Bob Rollick. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Nelson council backs tramway society’s grant application for track replacement

City will provide access to a contingency fund in case of cost overruns

 

Black Press file photo

Two Nelson women killed in Shoreacres vehicle collision

The two-vehicle collision happened on Highway 3A between Castlegar and Nelson

 

This young resident of Rosemont was interested in the details of the city’s transportation plans at a recent open house. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Rosemont residents discuss transportation at City of Nelson open house

Aim of proposed changes is to make it easier to walk, cycle, and drive between Rosemont and downtown

 

Ceramic artist Robin DuPont receives his Cultural Ambassador award from (L-R) Nelson’s cultural development officer Joy Barrett, West Kootenay Arts Council executive director Sydney Black, and Mayor Janice Morrison. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Nelson names acclaimed ceramic artist Robin Dupont as 2023 Cultural Ambassador

Dupont teaches at Kootenay School of the Arts and around the world

Ceramic artist Robin DuPont receives his Cultural Ambassador award from (L-R) Nelson’s cultural development officer Joy Barrett, West Kootenay Arts Council executive director Sydney Black, and Mayor Janice Morrison. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Wildlife biologist Joanna Siderius of the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre with one of her many trail cameras. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

‘It’s still a wonderful world’: Kokanee Creek trail cameras show the secret lives of animals

Biologist Joanne Siderius has produced more than 300 videos for the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Wildlife biologist Joanna Siderius of the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre with one of her many trail cameras. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
The newly built Nelson fire hall in 1913, with firefighting equipment powered by horses. Photo: Nelson Fire and Rescue

Nelson council begins search for new fire hall location

The fire hall is 110 years old and does not meet current standards

The newly built Nelson fire hall in 1913, with firefighting equipment powered by horses. Photo: Nelson Fire and Rescue
Charles Richard-Hamelin has recorded over 10 albums, the latest of which earned him a JUNO award in 2022. Photo: Submitted

Pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin to perform in Nelson

Distinguished musician will play at Capitol Theatre Feb. 21

Charles Richard-Hamelin has recorded over 10 albums, the latest of which earned him a JUNO award in 2022. Photo: Submitted
A scene from Do the Right Thing, one of the films showing at the Civic Theatre during Black History Month. Photo: IMDb

LARGE POPCORN EXTRA BUTTER: February is Black History Month, with much to celebrate

Nelson Civic Theatre has special showings through the month

A scene from Do the Right Thing, one of the films showing at the Civic Theatre during Black History Month. Photo: IMDb
Mayor Janice Morrison presents runner Jazmine Lowther with Nelson’s 2023 Sports Ambassador award. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

Jazmine Lowther is Nelson’s 2023 Sports Ambassador

The ultramarathoner has ‘put Nelson on the map’ says mayor

Mayor Janice Morrison presents runner Jazmine Lowther with Nelson’s 2023 Sports Ambassador award. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Lemon Creek entering the Slocan River from the left. Photo: Lucas Jmieff

Lemon Creek class action lawsuit can proceed, says appeal court

Trial could happen within a year, lawyer says

Lemon Creek entering the Slocan River from the left. Photo: Lucas Jmieff
(Emahlee Cobman/Facebook)

Kelowna Mounties pay tribute to Nelson officer who died in avalanche

Emergency services stop along Hwy. 33

(Emahlee Cobman/Facebook)
(Emahlee Cobman/Facebook)

Kelowna Mounties pay tribute to Nelson officer who died in avalanche

Emergency services stop along Hwy. 33

(Emahlee Cobman/Facebook)
See comedian Tim Nutt in Nelson. (Train Wreck Comedy)

Comedian Tim Nutt brings his laughs to Nelson

The show takes place Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

See comedian Tim Nutt in Nelson. (Train Wreck Comedy)
The Rossland Running Club joined up with the Nelson club to tackle the Seven Summits Trail earlier this month. The groups are hosting its Rossland to Nelson Run over the next four Saturdays, starting Oct. 29. (submitted photo)

Rossland Run Club hosts challenging and fun event

Join the Rossland Running Club in its run to Nelson event going over the next four weeks

The Rossland Running Club joined up with the Nelson club to tackle the Seven Summits Trail earlier this month. The groups are hosting its Rossland to Nelson Run over the next four Saturdays, starting Oct. 29. (submitted photo)
Author and writing instructor Leesa Dean moderates a panel discussion called The Past, Present, and Future Walk into a Bar, posing engaging, time-related questions to an eclectic crew of creative types at 2 p.m. on Saturday June 25 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Photo: Submitted

FESTIVAL TALES: Finding spark, and other burning questions

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival happens this week

  • Jun 22, 2022
Author and writing instructor Leesa Dean moderates a panel discussion called The Past, Present, and Future Walk into a Bar, posing engaging, time-related questions to an eclectic crew of creative types at 2 p.m. on Saturday June 25 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Photo: Submitted
Darla Smith, 11, gets her first COVID-19 vaccination at the Vernon Rec Centre recently. Children born in 2009 are eligible to be vaccinated. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

New Interior Health clinics boost COVID-19 vaccination for kids

Upcoming vaccine dates in Vernon, Nelson, Revelstoke and Penticton

Darla Smith, 11, gets her first COVID-19 vaccination at the Vernon Rec Centre recently. Children born in 2009 are eligible to be vaccinated. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
The Nelson Community Band will perform at a public concert on June 21 and at Canada Day in Lakeside Park. Photo: Submitted

Cue the music: Nelson Community Band plays on

After more than two years of silence, the band will perform a public concert on June 21

  • Jun 17, 2022
The Nelson Community Band will perform at a public concert on June 21 and at Canada Day in Lakeside Park. Photo: Submitted
The Kootenay Burlesque Festival cast on the stage of the Capitol Theatre in 2019. Photo: Josée Gulayets

Kootenay Burlesque Festival will be ‘lavish and luxurious’

Events take place June 24 and 25

  • Jun 15, 2022
The Kootenay Burlesque Festival cast on the stage of the Capitol Theatre in 2019. Photo: Josée Gulayets
Jeff Hebert is an avid fisherman. Here he is with a bull trout in hand. Photo: Submitted

Nelson’s new fire chief aims to ensure department is first class

Jeff Hebert was named Nelson’s new chief on June 7

Jeff Hebert is an avid fisherman. Here he is with a bull trout in hand. Photo: Submitted
The Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society will carry out energy retrofits and repairs with support from the Trust. (Columbia Basin Trust)

Columbia Basin Trust funding supports sustainability projects

Community-purpose buildings in 12 communities received $1.2 million in support

The Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society will carry out energy retrofits and repairs with support from the Trust. (Columbia Basin Trust)