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Short-Term Rental Update
B.C. is facing a housing crisis, with a shortage of all forms of attainable housing, including long-term rentals. The rise of short-term rental of entire homes is taking away much needed homes for British Columbians. Data shows that more than 16,000 entire homes are...
HUB Closing
The Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCH) has had to make the very difficult decision to terminate the lease for the current Coordinated Access HUB (HUB) location at 521 Vernon Street in March 2024. Plans are underway to ensure the closure of the HUB will not affect...
Captain Kangaroo Trail
Selkirk College alumna Sarah Meunier’s passion for outdoor recreation and leadership in creating quality rides for the region’s mountain biking community has landed Castlegar at the top of a prestigious global list. At the end of 2023, Trailforks released its top-10...
Pottery Throw Down on CBC
Alice Gibson nurtured her passion for creating beauty from clay in the bustling ceramics studio on Selkirk College’s Victoria Street Campus where she developed confidence at the pottery wheel that has propelled her onto the national stage. Chosen as one of 10 amateur...
Improvements Coming
People in the Columbia Basin rely on their communities for many reasons, including being able to turn to them for protection during disasters. To boost this ability, 13 projects supported by Columbia Basin Trust aim to help communities be prepared during situations...
Salmo Ski Hill – Winter Fun
With winter's crisp embrace, Salmo Ski Hill in the West Kootenay unveils a snowy playground for all skill levels. Beyond a top-tier spot for night skiing, this cherished family hill has been at the heart of the community for over six decades. “Nothing beats a fresh...
Firesmart Activities
From educating residents on how to lower the risk of wildfire, to reducing the amount of vegetation that could fuel a fire, there are many ways a community can act to keep the threat of wildfire at bay. Now, 10 communities in the Columbia Basin are undertaking such...
Agricultural Land Commission Policy
If you have questions on the latest changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Policy on residences in the Agricultural Land Reserve, here is a rundown. Effective December 31, 2021, the ALR Use Regulation, s. 34.3 permits one additional residence if the following...
Altered Books
Oxygen Art Centre presents a series of community art events entitled Lost Cat! Taking place during the Spring 2024 semester, the series offers free art-making sessions with local artists. The third workshop of the series takes place on Saturday, February 24, 2024,...
New Book Club
If your New Year’s resolve is to grow in understanding of Indigenous culture and history, start your year right by joining the Nelson Library’s new book club. Indigenous Reads Book Club will include a monthly meeting along with a curated selection of books written by...
Fine Woodworking Talent
Under the bright lights of North America’s foremost showcase of burgeoning woodworking talent, Selkirk College alumni shone bright in Las Vegas with stellar results in the Fresh Wood Student Furniture Competition. Every two years, the Association of Woodworking &...
10th Annual CNOY
Happy 10th Anniversary!! We are excited to announce that 2024 will be the 10th year that Nelson CARES Society will host the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event. On Saturday, Feb 24th, hundreds of Nelsonites will walk together in the chilly, dark streets....
Selkirk College Nursing Students
With end of their formal post-secondary learning fast approaching, students in Selkirk College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program presented a myriad of leadership projects that paint a promising picture for future careers in health care. A mainstay of the...
2023 Safety Improvement Award
Staff at the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) are celebrating after bringing back a prestigious 2023 Safety Improvement Award from this year’s BC Municipal Safety Conference. The accolade recognises the RDKB’s transformational efforts in improving safety...
RDKB HomeSmart
Raven Atherton has joined the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) as the Retrofit Program Coordinator for its new RDKB HomeSmart Program. Her position and the program are outcomes of the RDKB's commitment to implementing its five-year climate action plan....
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