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Table Of Contents
Tuesday, July 28 to Monday, August 3
Tuesday, August 4 to Monday, August 10
Resource Section
Health - Help Offered & Needed - Community Groups - Volunteer Opportunities
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New Newsletters
From Your Community
Area E & F Weekly Director’s Newsletter
Area Wildlife Update from Wildsafe BC
July 24, 2026
Click to read newsletter
Civic Theatre Society
Night Market tonight, Chapel updates and new opportunities
July 24, 2026
Click to read newsletter
Nelson & District Women's Centre
We're Hiring
July 20, 2026
Click to read newsletter
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Smells from containers for recycling can attract bears. Empty beer and pop bottles, or even washed plastic or glass food jars can be a problem. Please store recycling indoors until it can be properly disposed.
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Monthly Calendars
July & August 2026
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From The RDCK
Summer Program Guides are Now Available Online
Click to read the Summer Program Guide
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"Kokanee Glacier Park”
from Petra’s illustrated journal
In the Alpine
Petra Hekkenberg is a visual artist from New Denver, and custodian and park operator in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.
www.petrahekkenberg.com
Facebook + Instagram
Find Petra’s illustrated cards and books at the following stores
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From the RDCK, June 1, 2026
Stage 1 water conservation measures in effect for all RDCK water systems
- Watering of lawns (Including new lawns), gardens, trees, and shrubs ONLY between the hours of 7:00 pm to 10:00 am
- Watering using drip irrigation, a watering can, and or hand held hose is permitted at anytime.
Click for a complete list of RDCK water conservation measures
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From RDCK, July 21, 2026
Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures in effect for Woodland Heights and Riondel Water System
Nelson, BC: Effective immediately, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has implemented mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures in the Woodland Heights Water System, located in the subdivision of Taghum, approximately 15 km southwest of Nelson in Electoral Area F.
These measures have been implemented due to high water consumption resulting in continuous operation of the well pump and reduced reservoir levels.
Click for more information
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From the City of Nelson, July 10, 2026
City of Nelson implementing Stage 1 Water Restrictions
What does this mean for residents?
- Water lawns only between 4-9am and 7-10pm.
- Even numbered addresses water on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
- Odd numbered addresses water on Tuesdays and Sundays only.
- You can still water trees, shrubs, and gardens at any time using a shut off nozzle or drip irrigation.
Sprinklers and irrigation systems for gardens, trees & shrubs can be used between 4–9 a.m. and 7–10 p.m. on any day.
Click to read the complete Media Release
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From BC Wildfire Service
Stay informed about the wildfire situation in our area
Report a wildfire:
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell
Click for the BC Wildfire website
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From the City of Nelson - July 17, 2026
Media Release - Preparing for Extreme Heat
Cooling Centres
During prolonged or severe heat events, the City of Nelson may activate cooling centres. Cooling centres are activated based on weather conditions and public health risk, typically when temperatures reach daytime highs of 35 and nighttime temps of 18 for at least two consecutive days.
When activated, residents will be able to cool down, rest, access drinking water, electrolytes, and escape the heat at the following locations:
- ANKORS
- Nelson Public Library
- Ascension Lutheran Church
If they are activated, the City will share hours of operation, and any updates through the City of Nelson website and social media channels.
Click here for the original media release and for more information about how to prepare for the coming heat wave
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From BC Wildfire Service
Report a fire anytime using the BC Wildfire Service App - Even when you're offline -
Click for more information
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From the RDCK
Emergency Preparedness - Prepare your "Grab & Go" kit - Being prepared can help you and your family get through a disaster. Consider whether you will need
some of the following items in your own “grab and go” emergency kit and try to plan for at least 72 hours.
Click here for a PDF checklist to help you prepare.
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From the BC Wildfire Service
Notice about Outdoor Stoves & other Wood Burning devices during Campfire Ban
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From the RDCK
Get Accurate, Reliable Info During an Emergency
Click for a directory of important emergency links
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From BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, June 16, 2026
Urging preparedness as wildfire, drought risks increase
Click to read the complete News Release
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From the RDCK
RDCK FireSmart Program Fires-Back In Action offering home assessments and more!
Click For More Information & to Sign Up
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Tuesday, July 28 to Monday, August 3+ | | | | |
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From Amber Wolf Moon & Mossy Tree
We Dance! - Dance Portal
Dance Portal is an all welcoming, all inclusive, intentional Ecstatic Dance where we hold the space from a trauma-informed way so we can all go deep, be vulnerable and express in our most raw, wild, primal, uninhibited self.
Freeform, freeflow, authentic movement. No experience needed. We end with rest and integration receiving Sound Healing to leave the space feeling grounded, renewed, embodied and nourished - connected deeper with our self and community.
7:20pm-9pm at the North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson.
$20-30 cash only at the door
Click for more information
July 21 & 28
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From Circle of Indigenous Nations Society
Supporting Health - KB Access Clinic at COINS - Through an ongoing partnership the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) and the KB Access Clinic are working together to offer primary care for patients without a family practitioner, both Indigenous & non-Indigenous, in a welcoming space at the COINS Sacred Roots Wellness Room in Castlegar.
- Pre-booked appointments 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
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Drop-in 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 1801 Connors Rd, Castlegar
Click for more information
Every other Tuesdays, July 14 - 28
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From Community Futures
Business Workshop - Webinar
Google Business Basics - Having a good presence on Google is a must as a business owner! Whether you are a local business or online only, Google can help you boost sales and get more potential clients into your business. Join Tayla as she walks you through how to set up and utilize your Google Business profile.employees, and suppliers.
11:00am-12:00pm. $30
July 28
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From the Nelson Public Library
You Read! - Summer Reading Club 2026
July 28th – Join us for an Anglerfish themed day. We'll be making anglerfish hats to get into the spirit of the day, and then playing a fun fishing game to learn all about these spooky creatures and their prey.
10:30am – 12:30pm Registration is required.
At Nelson Public Library
Click here to register
July
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From Wait’s on Nelson
Community Meal - Free Community Meal
Once a month Wait's on Nelson holds a free community meal. Word on the street is that they will be serving up pulled pork, beans, and coleslaw. Yum! For anyone who would like to attend.
5:30pm at 323 Nelson Ave. Free
Click for more information
July 28
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Radio
From The EcoCentric Show on Co-op Radio
For July and August, EcoCentric presents some of the best recent interviews. This show premiers on Co-op radio today at noon and is rebroadcast on Sunday at 9:00am.
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Library Lounge at The Hume - Jazz with Paul Landsberg -
with: Don MacDonald on violin
Reservations recommended.. 6:00-9:00pm at 422 Vernon St. Never a cover.
Click for more information
July 28
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📽️Movies
"The Invite" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.
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From Gericks Nelson Group Rides
You Ride - Tuesday Night MTB Rides.
A weekly, social group ride built around Nelson’s incredible trail network—getting out, riding together, and staying connected to the terrain that shapes how we ride. *For insurance purposes we require all participants to be active NCC (Nelson Cycling Club) members
Every Tuesday until October 6
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From Nelson Community Food Centre
Community Meal - The Gathering Table - Join us any time between 3:00 and 6:00 pm. for a delicious, healthy meal. Everyone is welcome to eat, connect and enjoy.
3:00-6:00pm at 602 Silica St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026
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From West Kootenay Women’s Association
Supporting Community - Women's Centre Drop-In - Coffee, tea and snacks, and free nutritious food to share. A free clothing store, children’s play area, and more...
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, at the Nelson and District Women's Centre, 420 Mill St. Free.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026
Also Wednesdays 11:00am-3:00pm
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From Diverse Family Roots
Family Support Families on a Tuesday - Address the emotional challenges and stressors faced by families through facilitated discussions, coping skills development, and access to mental health resources. Support, Sharing , Inspiring, listening
Every Tuesday evening on ZOOM . 6:30 Pm Pacific.
Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026
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From Kootenay Seniors
You Move Chair Yoga and Strength Class for seniors - Open to all seniors and it’s absolutely free! Come enhance your well-being with gentle exercises.10:30-11:30am at Lakeside Place. For more information call Kootenay Seniors at 250-352-2708.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026
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From Nelson Seniors Center Society
You Play Nelson Seniors Centre is the hub for Seniors 50+ but adults of all ages can become members and enjoy our fun activities. Our vision for all members is to promote companionship in an inclusive, caring, supportive, and safe environment.
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Euchre (no partner needed) - 12:45pm
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Snooker Drop In - 1:00pm
717 Vernon street.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026
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From Oxygen Art Centre
Workshop - Paper Doll Poems Workshop with Artist-in-residence Daniel Barrow - Participants will work with paper collaging techniques developed by the artist through their “paper doll poems” practice, which combines Barrow’s interests in the traditions of folk poetry and limericks, butterfly collections, emoji chains and pictographic languages.
6pm at Oxygen Art Centre (#3-320 Vernon Street (alleyway access)
This workshop is free to attend; however, registration is required and spaces limited.
July 29
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From Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society
Call for Artists - Remember the Dead - This annual event offers a collective space for honouring our departed and for tending to community grief through creative expression. We are seeking performances and installations that speak to the diverse worldviews and cultural practices around death, remembrance, and the transformative power of love and loss through art.
The event is happening November 8, 2026
Artist's submissions are due TODAY July 29, 2026
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From Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Trail and Area
You Learn - Guided Tour of Teck Trail, BC Operations Zinc Processing - Curious to learn about what happens behind the scenes at Teck Trail Operations? Join us for a free guided tour of Teck Trail Operations and learn how zinc is processed, explore the operations, and hear stories from retired Teck employees.
9:00-11:30am at Teck Interpretive Centre, #201–1199 Bay Ave, Trail. Free.
July 29
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From Fairview Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhood
Support Group - Dementia - Friendly supportive education group - The Fairview Dementia-Friendly group meets once monthly on a Wednesday, 1-2:30 pm, and is open to the community. The next group is July 29. This open group offers helpful education and skills support for caregivers, for people living with early stage dementia, and for those influenced by dementia. The group is facilitated within a conversational format. Registration is required, Space is limited to 6 participants. Location TBA at registration. Contact Lee Reid: 250-352-3870 landline message). For details about monthly group dates and location, please see our facebook site: Fairview Dementia Friendly Neighbourhood.
Click for more information
July 29
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Library Lounge at The Hume Hotel Live Jazz - Ongoing, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm. (updated July 2026)
Click for more information
Royal Canadian Legion No. 51 - Line dancing. Ongoing, every Wednesday
1:30 - 3:00 pm (updated May 2026)
Click for more information
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Royal Canadian Legion No. 51 - Games Night! Board games, card games, darts, pool. Or bring your own! 6:00-9:00pm at 402 Victoria St.
Click for more information
Ongoing every Wednesday
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📽️Movies
"The Invite" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.
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Wednesday's Baker St Farmer's Market
Wednesday markets run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the 600 block of Baker Street and Hall Street Plaza. Every Wednesday until September 30.
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From Nelson Seniors Center Society
You Play Nelson Seniors Centre is the hub for Seniors 50+ but adults of all ages can become members and enjoy our fun activities. Our vision for all members is to promote companionship in an inclusive, caring, supportive, and safe environment.
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Crib (no partner needed) - 12:45pm
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Snooker Drop In - 1:00pm
717 Vernon street.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026
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From Interior Health, Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network
Be a Better Breather - Join a group with a Registered Respiratory Therapist to explore strategies to support your lung health and reduce symptoms that affect your daily life. This group is for people 40+ with chronic lung disease who want to better understand lung health, lung conditions, prevention, and day-to-day ways to reduce symptoms
and stay well.
10:00-11:00 am. Attend regularly or drop in when it fits your schedule. Free
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026
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From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
You Tour! - Cold War Bunker Tour
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
1pm at the Nelson Museum. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
Click for more information
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until August 28
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From West Kootenay Women’s Association
Supporting Community - Women's Centre Drop-In - Coffee, tea and snacks, and free nutritious food to share. A free clothing store, children’s play area, and more...
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, at the Nelson and District Women's Centre, 420 Mill St. Free.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026
Also Tuesdays 11:00am-3:00pm
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From Kokanee Duplicate Bridge Club
You Play Bridge - Everyone welcome. 6:30pm at the Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026
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From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival
Block Party - Kaslo Block Party
Let’s keep the vibe alive! This August Long Weekend brings music, community, and festival spirit back into the village with events across local venues. Expect live music, workshops, community gatherings, late-night sets, and fundraising events supporting the future of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society.
Click for more information and schedule
July 30 to August 2
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From Salmo District Arts Council, Maddisun and Jayne Karma Lamo
Art and Music Celebration
Salmopalooza Volume I - Lilith Flair
This year's event will begin with Art in the Park after the Thursday night farmers market - come join us to create your project in the park. Don't forget to talk to us about how you can become a supporting member of SDAC! More details to come. On Friday, join us for some incredible live music in the park.
Thursday, July 30 from 7:30-9:00pm - Art in the park
Friday, July 31 6:30-10:00pm - Music in the park
At KP Park in Salmo.
Click for more information
July 30 and 31
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From Community Futures
Business Workshop - Webinar
How to Write the Best Copy for Your Website - It’s simple, if you have a website, you need compelling copy. This workshop will show you how to craft messaging that resonates with your ideal clients, from taglines and home page content to About Us pages and everything in between.
11:00am-12:00pm. $30
July 30
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Finley's Bar & Grill - Paul Pigat and Cousin Harley with Holly Hyatt Trio opening. 7:00pm. 705 Vernon St. $25 plus taxes and fees.
July 30
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The Royal - Allie and Michelle vs The World. Award winning comedians Allie Entwistle and Michelle Hart take on their greatest enemy: the audience. A one hour, high energy improv showdown, Allie & Michelle VS The World puts the fate of the show entirely in your hands.
7:30-10:00pm. 330 Baker St. - $10 plus taxes and fees.
Click for more information and tickets
July 30
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📽️Movies
"The Invite" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.
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From Nelson Bike Polo
You Move - Bike Polo - Everyone welcome. A fun, team-based mix of hockey and soccer on bikes, all about laughs, community, and good vibes. If you can, bring a bike, helmet, sunglasses, and gloves. We’ve got a few spare bikes and plenty of polo mallets, just let us know ahead of time. Welcoming for newcomers but still great for serious players.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Alternating between Trafalgar Middle School and Blewett Elementary courts. Free.
Click for more information
Every Thursday until October 8
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From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
You Draw - Art in the Park: Drawing in Nature
Join us to explore the art of seeing & drawing in nature.
Drawing supplies included.
2-3pm at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre - Kokanee Creek Park
By Donation
Click for more information
Every Thursday until August 27
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From the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
You Tour - Historic Nelson Walking Tour
Join us for a Historic Nelson Walking Tour, leaving from the Nelson Museum (502 Vernon St.) at 5pm. $14 for adults, kids under 19 are free. Small groups, no registration. Continuing every Thursday in July and August. The tours will be led by our Archivist and Collections Manager, JP Stienne or our Archives Assistant Tressa Ford. They are both a wealth of knowledge.
Click for more information
Every Thursday until August 27
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From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Free Entry to Nelson Museum and Art Gallery
Come into the Nelson Museum every Thursday evening and check out the two gallery spaces and museum as well as the gift shop.
4:00 - 8:00 pm at 502 Vernon St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Thursday, until December 31, 2026
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From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
You Tour! - Cold War Bunker Tour
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
1pm at the Nelson Museum. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
Click for more information
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until August 28
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From Nelson and District Women's Centre
Art Activities - Crafternoons - Supplies and lunch provided!
12:00 - 3:00 pm at Nelson and District Women's Centre, 420 Mill St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Thursday until December 31, 2026
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From the Nelson Public Library
Storytime - Summer Storytime
Come join us in the children's section for storytime ! Every THURSDAY from July 2nd to August 19th at 10:30 am. Stories, felt boards, songs and rhymes. Ages 0-5. Drop in.
Click for more information
Every Thursday until August 19
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From Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
Spirituality - You Learn - It's Never Too Late To Meditate - Seniors Meditation - Basic Instruction in Mindfulness Awareness practice /body-mind presence. Short sessions, supports relaxation and vitality. Meditation offers a transformative approach to aging, focusing on the present moment and fostering a compassionate relationship with one's aging body. By donation, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, at 812 Stanley St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Thursday until December 31, 2026
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From St. Saviour's (Anglican) Pro-Cathedral
Spirituality - Time and space to relax - Welcome to Open Church
Enjoy a heritage tour, stained-glass windows or just relax with medieval harp music. “The stone church with a heart.”
11:00am-2:00pm at 701 Ward St. (corner at Silica St). Free.
Click for more information
Every Thursday until September 10
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From Nelson & District Arts Council
Media Release - Second ArtWalk 2026 opening Friday, July 31st from 6 -9pm
The first ArtWalk 2026 opening was a great success, even with a bit of rain; it couldn’t dampen the art-lovers' experience. Along with the visual art on the walls, there was punk rock music at the museum, paint-splatter tarot reading at Remedy Rx, wandering entertainers, and music at multiple other venues. This year, the second ArtWalk opening is on Friday, July 31st from 6 -9pm. There will be many new artists on display in different venues around town.
July 31
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From West Kootenay Cycling Coalition
Cycling Event - Critical Mass
We’re taking over city streets to promote bike safety, community and active transportation. All ages, all abilities and all types of wheels (bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates are welcome). We are power in numbers!
6:00pm at The Pier in Nelson
Click for more information
July 31
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From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival
Block Party - Kaslo Block Party
Let’s keep the vibe alive! This August Long Weekend brings music, community, and festival spirit back into the village with events across local venues. Expect live music, workshops, community gatherings, late-night sets, and fundraising events supporting the future of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society.
Click for more information and schedule
July 30 to August 2
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From Kootenay Lake Innovation Centre and Langham
Music and Connection - Kootenay Konnects
Wear your colour. Meet your people. A full weekend of music, connection, and community. Facilitated speed connections rotating every 15 minutes, built for romance, friendship, and business. Come find your soulmate, your co-founder, or just your new favourite neighbour. Then take it wherever the evening leads. Part of the Kaslo Block Party!
From 4:00pm on Friday until 5:00pm on Sunday at Kemball Centre - 312 4th St, Kaslo. $10.
July 31
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From Kootenay Seniors
Seniors Free Social Meals Program
- July 24 - Lemon chicken and Greek salad
- July 31 - Roasted veggie grain bowl
12:00-2:00pm at Lakeside Place - 805 Nelson Ave.
Free - Registration required: 250-352-2708 or info@kootenayseniors.ca
Click for more information
Every Friday, until July 31
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From West Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral
Children 0-5 - Five Fridays for Families
Join the July fun! Songs, stories, games and books. Drop in for parents, caregivers and little ones 0-5.
10:00-11:30am at Lion’s Park - 298 Richards St. Free.
Click for more information
Every Friday July 24, 31
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Bloom Nightclub - The After Party With Vinyl Ritchie & Craig Mullin. $27.41-$37.98. 10:00pm-2:00pm at 198 Baker St.
Click for more information and tickets
July 31
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Finley's Bar & Grill - Magugu (UK) "Pidgin Rap" pioneer with guests Mraki, Dubconscious, Fluxo, Wax Headroom. 10:00pm-2:00am. 705 Vernon St. $16.50-21.69.
July 31
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The Royal - Bob Sumner w/Janky Bungag. Contemporary country music tastemakers. $15 plus taxes and fees. 8:30-11:50pm. 330 Baker St.
Click for more information and tickets
July 31
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Tandoori Grill - Classical Music - Friday nights with Steve (sitarist) - Tandoori Grill is hosting alternating Friday nights with Steve and Louisa. The sitarist Steve and Louisa create an vibrant atmosphere where everyone is enjoying the evening.
6pm to 8pm( Alternative Fridays)
Click for Tandoori Grill Facebook page
July 31 - August 14, 28 - Sept. 11, 25 - Oct. 9, 23 - Nov. 6, 20 - Dec. 4, 18
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Royal Canadian Legion No.51 - Meat Draw! Support local Charities. 3:00-5:00pm at 402 Victoria St.
Click for more information
Every Friday
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From Afko Franco
Radio Show - Méli Mélo On Co-op Radio - CJLY
Your 100% French-language community radio show in the West Kootenays will introduce you to the best Francophone music from around the world. 10:00am: 93.5 FM in Nelson
Ongoing every Friday
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From Gericks Nelson Group Rides
You Ride - Friday Morning E-MTB Ride - An easy way to start the day right. We roll from the shop every Friday at 9am for a two-hour spin through Nelson’s trail network—using a little assist to cover more ground, climb a bit further, and keep the ride flowing. *For insurance purposes we require all participants to be active NCC (Nelson Cycling Club) members
Every Friday until October 9
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From Nelson Seniors Centre Society
You Play Scrabble - Adults of all ages welcome.
1:00pm at Nelson Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Friday until December 18, 2026
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From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
You Tour! - Cold War Bunker Tour
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.
1pm at the Nelson Museum. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
Click for more information
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until August 28
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for (audience)? Why should they care (benefit)? What do I want them to do (call-to-action)?
Create a great offer by adding words like "free," "personalized," "complimentary," or "customized." A sense of urgency often
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Nelson's Saturday Farmer's Market - The regular season will run until Saturday, October 31st. We will wrap up the season with a big Halloween Market.
The Saturday market runs from 9am to 2pm at Cottonwood Falls Park, rain or shine.
Performing:
Saturday, August 1 – Mika Music - https://www.instagram.com/mika.moon_/
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From Blewett Community Society
Blewett Beach Bash! - Come join us for this FREE All-ages, sober and body positive event funded by RDCK Area E and F and CBT and supported by the West Kootenay Cycling Coalition.
11:00 am to 10:00 pm at Taghum Beach - Free
Click for more information and complete schedule
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From Quilombera Ensemble
Album Release - Quilombera Ensemble Album Release Party -Join us for a vibrant evening of music, dancing, and community celebrating the release of the new album "Lo Mas Valioso". We'll create an unforgettable night filled with Afro-Colombian rhythms, Latin American sounds, and plenty of opportunities to dance.
6:00-11:00pm at Taghum Community Hall. $18-$20.
August 1
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From Oxygen Art Centre
Multi-media Performance - Winnipeg Babysitter
Artist-in-residence Daniel Barrow presents a multi-media performance entitled Winnipeg Babysitter (2005-2023).
7:00pm at Oxygen Art Centre - #3-320 Vernon Street (alleyway access). Free.
Click for more information
August 1
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From Oxygen Art Centre
Media Release - Oxygen Welcomes Queer Textile Artists For Summer Residency - "Three Way Mirror"
Oxygen Art Centre excitedly announces their summer residency program with artist collective, Three Way Mirror, from July 3, 2026, to August 7, 2026. Three Way Mirror is composed of artists Daniel Barrow (QC), Glenn Gear (QC), and Paige Gratland (BC). The artists visit Nelson from Montréal and Vancouver for a six-week residency where they will develop their textile practices individually and collectively in what they call a craft ‘triangle’.
The public are invited to attend two informal open studio events during the residency period to engage with the artists and encounter works-in-progress. Open studio events are scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission is free. Everyone welcome to attend.
Click for the complete media release
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From the RDCK
Media Release - Applications for the Permissive Tax Exemption are now being accepted
until August 1, 2026
Applications available until TODAY August 1st, 2026.
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From the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative
Job Opportunity - Temporary Administrative Coordinator position for the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative - Are you someone who loves freshwater and forests? Do you want to make a difference?
If you are aware of environmental groups and issues in the Kootenay Lake Area and are adept with written communication and social media, we are looking for you!
The position of temporary Administrative Coordinator of the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative is available!
Click here for the complete job description and more information
Apply to ramona@westkootenaywater.ca by TODAY August 1st
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From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival
Block Party - Kaslo Block Party
Let’s keep the vibe alive! This August Long Weekend brings music, community, and festival spirit back into the village with events across local venues. Expect live music, workshops, community gatherings, late-night sets, and fundraising events supporting the future of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society.
Click for more information and schedule
July 30 to August 2
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Radio
From The EcoCentric Show on Co-op Radio
For July and August EcoCentric presents some of the best recent interviews. This show premiered on Co-op radio Tuesday at noon and is rebroadcast on Sunday at 9:00am.
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The Royal - Picklejuice w/Humoungus Fungus. $20 plus taxes and fees.9:00pm-1:00am. 330 Baker St.
Click for more information and tickets
August 1
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Royal Canadian Legion 51- Weekly Member Cash Draw. Legion members have the chance to win a growing cash jackpot every week. Draw takes place between 4:30 - 6:00 pm at 402 Victoria St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Saturday until December 26, 2026
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From Castlegar and District Heritage Society
Market - Castlegar Farmers Market - Fresh, local food. Artisan and Flea Market. Our friends and neighbours at Uncle Bernie's Coffee will be opening soon too. Now there is twice the reason to come and check us out.
9:00am-1:00pm at The Station Museum.
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Every Saturday to October 10
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From Castlegar and District Heritage Society
Market - Castlegar Trading Post Market -
Got stuff? We are looking for more vendors to join this resellers market. You can sell all your flea market and garage sale goods for only $10 for a 10x10 space! Any and all resellers are welcome and it is drop in first come first serve spaces!
Kids are also welcome, come down and test out your entrepreneurial skills this summer!
9:00am-1:00pm at The Station Museum.
Click for more information
Every Saturday to October 10
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From Nelson Seniors Centre Society
You Play Chess 9:00 am - Also Knitting 9:00 am. Adults of all ages welcome
at Nelson Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026
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From Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism
You Move Taoist Tai Chi Session - We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Start anytime, drop-ins welcome.
10am-noon at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026.
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Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery:
You Learn Nelson's Cold War Bunker is open for drop-in from 12-4pm on Saturdays. Guided tours are on the hour, starting at 11am, with the last one starting at 3pm. Come learn about the Cold War and the worldwide political climate at that time and in relation to the bunker. 502 Vernon St.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026
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From Jay Masada Bokser and Jack Joseph Rogers
You Play! - Moonflower Games 2.0
A Nelson-wide custom-made game. In teams you'll spend the afternoon competing for points and biking around town on a special hunt. Possible prizes to be won. You’ll need a bicycle (e-bikes allowed but come with a point deduction) and helmet, bathing suit, snacks and water, backpack, energy to play! Optional potluck afterwards.
Arrive at 11:30am. Start time 12:00pm sharp. Starting at Moonflower.
$10 entry fee Registration required. Text Jack @ 780-803-7848 and email money jjrogers1998@outlook.com.
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August 2
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From Alexander Steven Leffelaar and The Moonflower Collective
Music Performance and Jam - Moonflower Jam
It’s been a while since we hosted a Sunday jam. In conjunction with the Moonflower Games 2.0, Chancla Mojada band will be hosting an open jam for anyone to join in the fun. Please do not park on Knox rd. You can drop instruments off, but park at least 300 meters away. Rosemont and the park’n’ride are great options, and carpool. Or bike to the scavenger hunt earlier on which requires biking!
6:00-10:00pm at 1445 Knox Rd, Central Kootenay (please do not park on Knox Rd)
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August 2
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From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival
Block Party - Kaslo Block Party
Let’s keep the vibe alive! This August Long Weekend brings music, community, and festival spirit back into the village with events across local venues. Expect live music, workshops, community gatherings, late-night sets, and fundraising events supporting the future of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society.
Click for more information and schedule
July 30 to August 2
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Bar and Restaurant
The Dam Restaurant & Bar - Jam at The Dam open stage.
Every Sunday 3:30-6:30pm, 3126 Slocan Station Rd, Crescent Valley
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From Diverse F7miiy Roots
Family Support Dads Matter/ Empowering dads. - Create a supportive community where dads of children with disabilities can connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support.Workshops and informational sessions to equip fathers with practical strategies for navigating various aspects of caregiving, accessing resources, and advocating for their children's needs. Every Sunday Evening on ZOOM - 6:30 Pacific.
Ongoing, every Sunday until December 27, 2026
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From Options for Sexual Health
Supporting Sexual Health - Nelson Options for Sexual Health Clinic Drop-in clinic with some booked appointments - sex ed; STI testing and treatment; PAP tests; birth control including IUD and implant insertion. nelson.opt.clinic@gmail.com
1 800-739-7367 - Mondays 5.30-8:00pm, 518 Lake St.
(Clinic will be closed for all Holidays that fall on a Monday).
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026
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From Taghum Hall
Table Tennis at Taghum Hall - All levels welcome. 5:00-7:00pm.
Click for calendar
Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026
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From Kootenay Seniors
You Move Medical Qi Gong - Qi is the life force required to sustain life. We follow prescribed patterns to help energy flow , prevent blockages and stagnation and increase our life force. Free, all seniors welcome. 10:00am at Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave.
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026
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From Kootenay Seniors
You Sing Rise Up Singing, Music group for seniors - Pick up an instrument, dust the cobwebs off your vocal cords and become part of a collaborative, inspiring, team of like-minded individuals. At Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Ave. 2:00-3:00pm
Click for more information
Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026
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From Nelson Seniors Centre Society
You Play Bridge - Adults of all ages welcome at Nelson Seniors Centre,
717 Vernon St. 12:45pm
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Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026
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From Nelson Civic Theatre Society
Summer Camp - Youth 12-18 - NCTS Summer Sketch Camp - Discover your creative voice! Dive into projects that deepen your love for drawing, build new skills, and explore personal storytelling through image-making. Guided by a professional illustrator with nearly two decades of experience in publishing, advertising, and education, this camp blends industry insight with a passion for comics, painting, and visual storytelling.
August 4 to 7 - 10:00pm-4:00pm each day - 225 Hall Street (Shoebox Theatre)
or 820 Tenth St. Chapel Cinema TBD - $300
Click for more information
August 4
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From The Forest Path
Nature Summer Camps with The Forest Path
Age 10-13. Racoon Camp: Wild food and Survival. - August 4-7. Mountain Station.
- Age 5-11. Muskrat Camp: Build and Craft. August 10-13. Cottonwood Lake.
- Age 5-11. Only 2 spots left for age 9-11!!
- Age 10-12. Girls Overnight Camp Aug 17-20 Pend d'Oreille River Ranch (Salmo)
Click for more information
August 4
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Uptown Tavern - Queer Nature Trivia. Support Trans Connect by purchasing the burger-and-a-beer special. $10 of the $25 special goes towards this important local organization. Free entry. 6:00-9:00pm. 616 Vernon St.
August 4
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From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series
Remey Lacombe - Archaeology of the Sinixt
Coming up
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August 6 - Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
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August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
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August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
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August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
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August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
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August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
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August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics
7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,
4810 Highway 3A - By donation
Click for calendar of events
Last event of the series is August 21
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Nelson Community Food Centre
Food Support - Good Food Bank - The market-style Good Food Bank focuses on providing fresh, nutritious food. This format allows participants to have autonomy, enabling them to choose the items they wish to select.
1:00-4:00pm at 602 Silica St.
Click for more information
First and third Wednesday of each month: Aug 5,19, Sept 2,16, Oct 7,21,
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From Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
Community Support and Information
Settlement Services at The Nelson Community Food Centre
Are you new to Nelson or looking for information about services and supports available to newcomers in Canada?
Drop in and meet Katherine van der Veen, Settlement Worker with CBAL's Newcomer Services Program, during the Good Food Bank at the Nelson Community Food Centre.
1:00-3:30pm at Nelson Community Food Centre - 602 Silica St.
Click for more information
August 5
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From Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Workshop - Kaslo Shoreline Homeowner Workshop
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS), in collaboration with Kootenay Lake Partnership, is hosting a series of five workshops for shoreline owners and residents across the Kootenay Lake region this August.
The workshops are part of the Shoreline Homeowner Project, an initiative which aims to provide practical, accessible techniques for homeowners, recreational users and community members to be part of promoting the health of the lake that we all share. Sessions will be held in Kaslo, Harrop, Crawford Bay, Creston and Nelson this August and September.
Hosted in partnership with the Kootenay Lake Partnership and developed with guidance from Yaqan Nukiy, these workshops will cover practical topics like maintaining natural shorelines, reducing erosion, supporting native plants, improving water quality, and managing invasive species.
Click here for more information and to register
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From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Walking Tour - Historic Nelson Walking Tour
The tours will be led by our Archivist and Collections Manager, JP Stienne or our Archives Assistant Tressa Ford. They are both a wealth of knowledge. Small groups. No registration required.
5:00-8:00pm at 502 Vernon St. Adults $14; under 19 free.
Click for more information
Ongoing every Thursday July 30 to August 27
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From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series
Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
Coming up
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August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
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August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
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August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
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August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
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August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
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August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics
7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,
4810 Highway 3A - By donation
Click for calendar of events
Last event of the series is August 21
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From Community Futures
Business Workshop - Webinar
AI Essentials for Business Growth - Unlock the potential of AI to elevate your business. This workshop introduces user-friendly AI tools that can revolutionize your marketing by streamlining daily operations, enhancing customer personalization, and boosting your online visibility. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your strategies, enabling smarter decisions and sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape.
10:00am-12:00pm. $60
August 6
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From Salmo Valley Farmers Market and Salmo District Arts Council
Market - Salmo Night Market
You’ll find food, drinks, artisan vendors, farm fresh veggies, face-painting, free community art-making with Salmo Art Club, and more. Relax with a cold beverage in the beer garden.
5:00-8:00pm in Downtown Salmo on 4th Street
5pm - Taccara George | Indie Music - 3rd Place Winner Salmo’s Got Talent!
6pm - Wahsonti:io | Singer/Songwriter and Covers
7pm Sarah Orton Band | Alt Rock Jazz | Nelson
Click for more information
August 6
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From Nelson International Mural Festival and Nelson & District Arts Council
Festival - Nelson International Mural Festival
Nelson International Mural Festival returns in 2026 with fresh paint, dynamic performances, and exciting workshops!
All events are free of charge, all ages, and held in public, accessible spaces. Click the links below for more information.
Friday: Mainstage performances at Lakeside Park
Saturday: Mural Activations
Sunday: Workshops
August 7, 8 and 9
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From Kootenay Society for Community Living
Market - Summer Market at Bigby Place
Come browse a wonderful selection of handmade goods created by talented artists with diverse abilities. You'll find a variety of unique, handcrafted items available for purchase. Please bring cash, as vendors may not be able to accept other forms of payment. We also recommend parking on Lake Street. Join us to support our artists and enjoy a great community event!
10:00am-2:00pm at 509 Front St.
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August 7
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From Selkirk College
Course Offered - Basic First Aid: WorkSafeBC
Our most popular workplace first aid course. Learn CPR/AED, how to deal with minor wounds, airway breathing, circulatory emergencies and more. Completion of records and reports is part of the course. Know what to do until the paramedics arrive. Does not include airway management and oxygen use.
1 day courses offered in Nelson Silver King Campus - August 7, 21, 31
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From Rosebud Bowl Cannabis Comparison
Cultural Gathering (19+) Rosebud Bowl
Where legacy cannabis culture meets music, education, and intentional community. Bringing together growers, artists, educators, and friends for a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration.This is a space to be with friends, camp, and experience the evolution of cannabis culture in an intentional, elevated way.
At Rosebud Lake. See links for schedule and prices.
August 7, 8, 9, and 10
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From Nelson International Mural Festival and Nelson & District Arts Council
Festival - Nelson International Mural Festival
Nelson International Mural Festival returns in 2026 with fresh paint, dynamic performances, and exciting workshops!
All events are free of charge, all ages, and held in public, accessible spaces. Click the links below for more information.
Friday: Mainstage performances at Lakeside Park
Saturday: Mural Activations
Sunday: Workshops
August 7, 8 and 9
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From the Kootenay Regional Arts Council
Columbia Basin Culture Tour - A Weekend for Lovers of Arts, Culture and Heritage
Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. A total of 85 venues, located in communities and rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin, are featured in the 18th annual tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To learn more about the Culture Tour, discover the venues and view a map of locations,
visit cbculturetour.com. Printed copies of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour directory are also available around the region in locations like art galleries, visitors’ centres, chambers of commerce, hotels and cafés.
Click for the complete media release and more information
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From Jonathan CH
Music Festival
Narrows Creek Folk Fest
The music ranges from bluegrass, alt-country, folk, psychedelic rock, and garage rock. It's been a treat to welcome folks out and enjoy a wide variety of music. As well to welcome musicians from all over the province to our little corner of the world, as well as to enjoy some locals from the area.
3:00pm until late on Friday, and music Saturday morning at 656 McMullin Rd, Procter. $50 cash at the door.
Click for more information
August 8 and 9
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From Rosebud Bowl Cannabis Comparison
Cultural Gathering (19+)
Rosebud Bowl
Where legacy cannabis culture meets music, education, and intentional community. Bringing together growers, artists, educators, and friends for a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration.This is a space to be with friends, camp, and experience the evolution of cannabis culture in an intentional, elevated way.
At Rosebud Lake. See links for schedule and prices.
August 7, 8, 9, and 10
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From Slocan Lake Arts Council
Live Performances - Music in the Park - Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy two evenings of live music at the West Kootenay's most spectacular settings for live music in the great outdoors!
6:00 p, to 9:00 pm - Centennial Park, New Denver
By donation
August 8
Summer Spotlight - OPEN MIC
A fundraiser for arts programming in our community and a celebration of the artists, performers, storytellers, and dreamers who make our region such a vibrant place to call home!
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From Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise Initiative - KORE
Outdoor Gear Repair - KORE Rehub Tour: Nelson Stop
We want to fix your gear! Bring your soft goods such as torn jackets, a busted pack, or ripped tent fly. Our onsite repair technicians will fix it for free in our fully equipped mobile repair unit.
You can bring items on the day of or pre-book
Starting at 9:00am. 626 Baker St. Free!
August 8
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From Nelson International Mural Festival and Nelson & District Arts Council
Festival - Nelson International Mural Festival
Nelson International Mural Festival returns in 2026 with fresh paint, dynamic performances, and exciting workshops!
All events are free of charge, all ages, and held in public, accessible spaces. Click the links below for more information.
Friday: Mainstage performances at Lakeside Park
Saturday: Mural Activations
Sunday: Workshops
August 7, 8 and 9
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From the Kootenay Regional Arts Council
Columbia Basin Culture Tour - A Weekend for Lovers of Arts, Culture and Heritage
Artists, museums, art galleries, heritage sites and more will open their doors to the public—for free—during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. A total of 85 venues, located in communities and rural areas throughout the Columbia Basin, are featured in the 18th annual tour, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To learn more about the Culture Tour, discover the venues and view a map of locations,
visit cbculturetour.com. Printed copies of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour directory are also available around the region in locations like art galleries, visitors’ centres, chambers of commerce, hotels and cafés.
Click for the complete media release and more information
August 9
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From Nelson United Church
Music Performance - Kwan & Friends
Nelson’s very own Robert Kwan on piano, joined by cellist Danielle Merlis and flautist Ruth Langevin in a beautiful concert.
7:00pm at the United Church Sanctuary - 602 Silica St. $20; available at the church office (Mon-Thurs 10:00am-noon)
Click for more information
August 9
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From Rosebud Bowl Cannabis Comparison
Cultural Gathering (19+)
Rosebud Bowl - Where legacy cannabis culture meets music, education, and intentional community. Bringing together growers, artists, educators, and friends for a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration.This is a space to be with friends, camp, and experience the evolution of cannabis culture in an intentional, elevated way.
At Rosebud Lake. See links for schedule and prices.
August 7, 8, 9, and 10
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From Belle Miners
Music Performance - Belle Miners
Join us for an intimate outdoor concert with the acclaimed Australian Canadian folk pop trio known for their lush harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and engaging stage presence. Finger food Potluck! Bring a lawn chair, blankets and enjoy a magical summer evening of live music in a unique backyard setting.
6:00-9:00pm at Heddlestone Village - 3260 Heddle Rd., Central Kootenay. $25.
August 9
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From Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Workshop - Crawford Bay Shoreline Homeowner Workshop
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS), in collaboration with Kootenay Lake Partnership, is hosting a series of five workshops for shoreline owners and residents across the Kootenay Lake region this August.
The workshops are part of the Shoreline Homeowner Project, an initiative which aims to provide practical, accessible techniques for homeowners, recreational users and community members to be part of promoting the health of the lake that we all share. Sessions will be held in Kaslo, Harrop, Crawford Bay, Creston and Nelson this August and September.
Hosted in partnership with the Kootenay Lake Partnership and developed with guidance from Yaqan Nukiy, these workshops will cover practical topics like maintaining natural shorelines, reducing erosion, supporting native plants, improving water quality, and managing invasive species.
August 9
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From Empowering Women: Small Business Meetup
Small Business Meetup - Lift as We Climb
This group is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for women entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nelson and surrounding areas. In monthly meetups we share experiences, challenges and successes. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, you'll find inspiration, advice, and lasting connections. Let’s lift each other up and grow together!
4:30-6:00pm at Lakeside Park under the BBQ shelter.
Click for more information
August 10
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The Om Work Guru - Selkirk College
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training
A trauma-informed approach for educators, including teachers, parents and family members, educational assistants and tutors. Orton-Gillingham is literacy instruction for everyone. It is a curriculum designed by a neurologist and a linguist using a trauma-informed perspective and multi-sensory learning tools. Learn science-based literacy instruction skills that can be applied in a classroom setting or with one-to-one instruction.
See links for timing. At 701 Tenth St. $1,199 plus GST.
August 10
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From Rosebud Bowl Cannabis Comparison
Cultural Gathering (19+)
Rosebud Bowl -Where legacy cannabis culture meets music, education, and intentional community. Bringing together growers, artists, educators, and friends for a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration.This is a space to be with friends, camp, and experience the evolution of cannabis culture in an intentional, elevated way.
At Rosebud Lake. See links for schedule and prices.
August 7, 8, 9, and 10
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New CT scanner project underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital - Temporary medical imaging services will help maintain timely access to patient care . Construction has begun on renovations to the CT scanner room at Kootenay Lake Hospital to prepare for a replacement. To maintain uninterrupted patient care during construction, a temporary mobile CT unit has been installed in front of the hospital.
Once renovations are complete, the new CT scanner and upgraded medical imaging department will improve patient care, help provide faster diagnoses, and increase capacity by more than 25% with approximately 9,000 CT scans performed, annually.
Click for more information and to read the complete Media Release
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From Selkirk College, Selkirk Innovates
Article - State of the Basin - Tracking Basin Traffic Trends - Summer brings two inevitable shifts on roads in the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region: tourism and roadwork. Both tend to raise traffic as a top-of-mind issue for drivers, cyclists, and others travelling throughout the region. It seems like our roads are getting busier every year, but is that really the case? Traffic data available through the State of the Basin helps us understand seasonal patterns and year-over-year changes in the regional transportation network.
Across all stations with complete data, traffic volumes increased by 13% over the last decade (2015 to 2025), and 9% over the last three years (2022 to 2025). Recent decreases occurred in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2023, the worst wildfire season in BC’s recorded history.
Click here to read the complete article
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From the BC Department of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Media Release - Urging people to pre-register with Emergency Support Services
Due to increased wildfire activity, everyone is encouraged to take steps to be prepared. People throughout the Province are urged to pre-register with Emergency Support Services at ESS.gov.bc.ca
Pre-registering now will reduce wait times at evacuee reception centre and ensure people receive the support they need quicker
As of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, there were 1,200 properties under evacuation order and 6,400 properties under evacuation alert in British Columbia: evacuation numbers are considered approximate as conditions evolve.
Click to read the complete media release
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From the Nelson Police Department - July 20, 2026
Board Meeting - Police Board Meeting held on July 8, 2026
Here are some highlights from the July 8, 2026 meeting:
- Police Board Director Resignation- C Deynaka and M. Abel
- Reappointments of Board Directors
- CABRO Election Guidelines
- Chief Constable's Reports
- Report: Case Reviews for Sexual Assault Investigations
- Deputy Chief's Operational Report
- Finance and Budget - Director Harris
Click for the complete agenda package
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Police & Fire News
We list updates from Nelson RCMP, Nelson City Police, Castlegar & Trail RCMP,
whenever they post a media release
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From Nelson Fire & Rescue - July 24, 2026
Media Release - NFRS Weekly Response Summery
By the numbers: 7 days, 29 emergency calls, and 1 dedicated team. Check out our weekly snapshot to see how our crews responded this week:
July 17th to the 23rd
6 Fire Calls
20 First Responder
2 HazMat
1 Public Safety
Click to see the original media release
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From the Nelson Cares Society
Fundraising Raffle - Enter to Win a a Pedego Element E-Bike and support The Advocacy Centre
Enter the Nelson CARES Society fundraising summer raffle for your chance to win a Pedego Avenue Electric Bike. All proceeds from the raffle go to support the Advocacy Centre. Tickets are $10 each.
Draw date is September 15, 2026
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From the Nelson Public Library
Pop Quiz - How much do you love YOUR library?
Put your knowledge to the test with our fun library quiz! See if you can earn your stripes as a library superfan or learn something new:
Click here to take the quiz
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From Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)
Media Release - Get Paid to Remove Invasive Plants from your land!
If you live in RDCK Areas A, D, E, F, or H, you can earn cash rewards for removing the invasive plants Spotted knapweed, Common tansy, and/or Scotch broom from your property until Fall 2026!
It’s simple:
- Register your property with CKISS
- Download the Crowdsorsa app – available early May to end of October
- Follow easy plant ID and removal instructions
- Upload before-and-after videos of your work through the app
- Get paid!
You can do the work yourself or have a friend, neighbour, or family member get paid to do the removal.
Click here for more information and the complete media release
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From the City of Nelson, July 20, 2026
City of Nelson launches free Bike Valet service for market events - The City of Nelson is encouraging residents and visitors to leave the car and ride to the market this summer by taking advantage of a free bike valet service at the Wednesday Downtown Market and Night Markets.
The bike valet provides a safe, secure, and convenient place for cyclists to leave their bikes while they shop, explore downtown, and enjoy market events. Staff monitor the fenced bike parking area throughout the event, giving riders peace of mind while supporting their local market.
Click for more information
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From the City of Nelson
Media Release - Take the Water Conservation Pledge
The City of Nelson is inviting residents to take the Water Conservation Pledge and commit to saving water this summer. Residents who complete the pledge online will be entered into a draw to win a $200 gift card to a local Nelson business. As of Friday, July 10, the City has implemented Stage 1 water restrictions and requires all residents to take steps to reduce water use. Visit nelson.ca/water for specific activity restrictions.
Take the Water Conservation Pledge today at nelson.ca/water to help protect Nelson's water supply and be entered to win a $200 gift card to a local Nelson business.
Click for the original media release
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From Tapatia Collective
Artists/Vendors Wanted - Day of the Dead - A cross-cultural celebration Day of the Dead returns to Nelson for its 4th year!
When: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Where: Nelson, BC starting at 2 PM
Free community event | By donation
Family-friendly
We are currently inviting expressions of interest for:
1) Installation artists & cultural contributors
Apply here as an artist
2) Food & community market vendors
Click here to sign up as a food vendor
Click here for more information
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From Nelson & District Credit Union
and Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
Fundraiser Raffle - Paddle away in a handcrafted Hellman Canoe! NDCU is proud to support the annual fundraising raffle by the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Every ticket helps connect people to nature while supporting environmental education right here in the Kootenays. Grab your tickets at the Nature Centre and you could be cruising the lake in style! Draw will be held September 7, 4PM at the Kokanee Creek
Click for original media release
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From Procter Community Society
Fundraiser - Fundraising Raffle for the Procter Schoolhouse - Win an E-Bike!
It's that time of year again...get your tickets early!
Win a Liv Amiti E + 1, Retailed at $3000. Plus 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes. Tickets are $10 available at @ Procter Village Cafe, Procter General Store, Gericks Cycle & Ski, and Kokanee Park Marina.
Winning ticket will be drawn on August 16 at 3:00 pm
Click for more information
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From Nelson Community Services
Fundraiser - Ride for Refuge on October 3, 2026
The RIDE FOR REFUGE is a family- friendly fundraising walk and bike ride in support of Canadian charities that serves people seeking hope, safety and freedom. Locally, the funds raised will support the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House (ABTH) which provides emergency safe shelter and support for self-identifying women and children leaving domestic violence and abuse. The ABTH marked its 30th anniversary in 2025 serving the community and this fundraiser will support the programs and services offered there.
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From KidSport Nelson and Nelson Leafs Recycling
Nelson Leaf's Recycling Charity of the Month is KidSport Nelson - Save your empties! For the month of August, KidSport Nelson is the Nelson Leafs Recycling Charity of the Month. All empties dropped in the depot's drop off bin will go towards helping local kids gain access to sport.
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From AFKO
Le Bottin: A Directory of French-Language Services in the West Kootenays - The Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) is launching Le Bottin, an online directory listing services available in French in the region.
Click for more information
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From Nelson Civic Theatre Society
Media Release - Help us open up our temporary cinema at the 10th Street Chapel - Today, we simply need our community's help to carry us to opening day. Your gift today is essential
If you're able to make a gift, it will help keep our staff working, our programs running, and NCTS healthy as we make this transition.
Whether your gift is $25, $100, $500, or another amount that is meaningful to you, it will help us reach opening day at the Chapel Theatre and begin this next chapter from a position of strength.
Click to read complete media release and to donate
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From Nelson Cares Society
Fundraising Raffle - Win A Pedego Element E-Bike - The Pedego Element E- Bike will help you get up and down all of Nelson's hills. Proceeds Support The Advocacy Centre
Tickets available online at nelsoncares.ca and Nelson CARES - 205 Hall St. Draw date Sept 15th, 2026. BC Gaming License #175009.
Click for more information and to buy tickets
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From Nelson Seniors Centre
Fun Activities for All Adults - Nelson Seniors Centre offers adults of all ages fun activities (Euchre, Crib, Bridge, Chair Yoga, Scrabble, Knitting, Book Club, Snooker). Glacier Harmonies and Needlecraft coming in September. Discounted membership of $10 to December 31, 2026, with a trial period to try out our activities before joining. 717 Vernon St.
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From Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
Media Release - Guide for Navigating
Weight & Health in Kootenay Boundary
We’re pleased to introduce Patient Pathways: Weight & Health, a new resource to support people in the Kootenay Boundary region as they navigate weight, health, and care options.
The guide offers practical, respectful information to help you better understand weight & health, explore next steps, and access local supports. It includes guidance on nutrition, physical activity, prevention, medical care options, mental health, and the many factors that can shape weight and wellbeing.
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From Outdoor Learning School & Store
Media Release - 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
This Indigenous-led course is open to EVERYONE.
Beginning in the Fall and running until the Spring each year, this course serves to support participants in deepening their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local Land and supporting more respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Each Season (year) offers 12 hours of learning at your own pace – an average of 1 hour each month.
Click for more information and to register
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From Mexican Community - Kootenay Boundary
Media Release - VENDORS WANTED – Día de Muertos Celebration 2026 - We are looking for vendors to join our Día de Muertos Celebration at the Castlegar Complex on November 1st, 2026! You do not need to be Mexican to participate — everyone is welcome! As long as your products, art, or business are inspired by or respectful of Mexican culture and traditions, we would love to have you join us
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From the Rotary Club of Nelson
Media Release - Show Your Canadian Pride - Support Local with the Rotary Flag Program!
For just $65 a year, you can have a flag placed on your lawn for Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Labour Day weekends. Want to fly the flag all summer? It’s just $10 extra = $75
Funds raised from this initiative support meaningful Rotary projects right here in our community. All proceeds stay local!
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From the Nelson Public Library
Media Release - Book-A-Librarian
If you need help with an in-depth question or learning a new skill, you may consider “booking a librarian” for assistance. A Book-A-Librarian appointment is a 45-minute session with an information expert. These one-on-one appointments are meant to help you with technology or the library catalogue.
To book an appointment call 250-352-6333.
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From West Kootenay Francophone Association (AFKO)
Media Release - Registration is now open for AFKO’s Summer Camp in Nelson! (Camp d'été)
For a creative, active, and 100% French summer experience — artistic workshops in the morning with guest artists and outdoor adventures in the afternoon • Circus • Screen printing • Plant print • Ukelele and more! For children from 6 to 12 years old, all the details on our website.
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From the RDCK
Bear Closure - Trail Closure Notice - The Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail is closed between the Cottonwood Lake viewing platform and Ivy Road Trailhead (Cottonwood Lake Regional Park → Hall Siding).
This annual closure is due to high bear activity.
Click here for complete media release
Click here for more information on other local parks and trails
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From Waste Less Kootenays
Media Release - Nelson Waste Less Map
The Nelson Waste Less Map is a curated map of local businesses and organizations offering refill, repair, resale, compost, and reuse services. The mission is to inspire and connect residents with sustainable options while promoting businesses that make a difference.
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From Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Workshop - Shoreline Homeowner Workshops
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS), in collaboration with Kootenay Lake Partnership, is hosting a series of five workshops for shoreline owners and residents across the Kootenay Lake region this August.
The workshops are part of the Shoreline Homeowner Project, an initiative which aims to provide practical, accessible techniques for homeowners, recreational users and community members to be part of promoting the health of the lake that we all share. Sessions will be held in Kaslo, Harrop, Crawford Bay, Creston and Nelson this August and September.
Hosted in partnership with the Kootenay Lake Partnership and developed with guidance from Yaqan Nukiy, these workshops will cover practical topics like maintaining natural shorelines, reducing erosion, supporting native plants, improving water quality, and managing invasive species.
Click here for more information and to register
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From Nelson & District Arts Council
Nelson International Mural Festival, August 7-9, 2026
Nelson BC - Returning for its ninth year, Nelson International Mural Festival welcomes street artists, muralists, creators, and art-lovers from all over the world.
The city’s most popular, free summer event is a celebration of creativity, culture, and artistic collaboration.
Our festival is a safe place for peoples of all cultures, genders, ages and abilities to gather, participate, and enjoy public art.
Schedule coming soon!
Click for more information and locations of Nelson's Murals
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From West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
Art - The Columbia Basin Culture Tour will be ready for you Are you ready for it?
August 8 & 9, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Each year, the tour invites you to:
- meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums
- visit studios and venues not normally open to the public
- shop for original art or fine crafts
- enjoy special events.
Self-directed and free of charge, the tour features the work of skilled local artists and fascinating cultural and heritage sites.
Click for more information
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From Selkirk College
Certification and Training Opportunities - Community Education & Workplace Training Courses
Courses are open for registration! Explore featured courses in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail.
Featured courses in Nelson:
- Orton-Gillingham Literacy Instructors Training (New dates) - August 10
- Forklift Operator - August 21
- Basic First Aid Instructor Training: WorkSafeBC (formerly OFA 1 Instructor Training) - October 19
Click for a complete list of other courses offered throughout the region and online with additional information such as dates, times and how to register.
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From the Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society
Media Release - Sustainable Carnival Masquerade Workshops - We’re excited to welcome Michael Lee Poy and Xica Dieffenthaller-Lee Poy this August for a weeklong immersive Carnival costume-making experience!
Drawing inspiration from both traditional “Old Mas” practices and contemporary Carnival costume design, we’ll explore creative ways to make Carnival costumes using biodegradable and sustainable materials. August 17-21 at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute - 191 Baker St 2nd floor, Nelson, Sliding scale $50-$350
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From the Everest Legacy Fund Foundation
Fundraiser - Carrying Everest’s Light Forward - 2nd Annual EC 18 Golf Challenge
Join us for the 2nd Annual EC 18 Challenge, a day of connection, remembrance, and meaningful impact in honor of Everest.
Taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the beautiful Balfour Golf Course, this special event brings our community together for an unforgettable round of golf played in a scramble format, making it welcoming and fun for all skill levels.
Registration is $185 per player ($125 for Juniors)
Created in memory of an incredible young man, Everest Conboy, this fund carries forward his spirit through support, connection, and care for families facing hardship.
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From Micheal Wicks
Volunteers Needed - Annual Nelson Queer Archive event for Pride
I am organizing the Annual Nelson Queer Archive event for Pride, to be held at the Nelson Public Library on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. It will be an Inter-active re-enactment of the events surrounding our First Nelson Pride parade in 1996, and I am asking for 10-15 people to volunteer to participate in sharing material from our archive. Please PM me to be part of this historical event, or contact michael@nelsonpride.ca
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From School District 8
News Release - 2026 School Trustee Elections - The next General Local Election for School Trustees of the Board of Education of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) will be held on October 17, 2026. School Trustees are elected for a four-year term and elections occur at the same time as the municipal election.
General Local Election for School Trustees happening on October 17, 2026, including requirements and deadlines for school trustee candidate nominations, and where to find other important election facts.
Are you or is someone you know interested in serving their community
as a B.C. School Trustee?
Nomination Period: September 1 – 11, 2026
(nominations open 9:00 a.m. Sept 1 and close 4:00 p.m. Sept 11)
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From the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
Fundraiser - Support the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre - Back by popular demand! We are raffling off a Hellman Kootenay Canoe (donated by the Nelson and District Credit Union)! But wait, there is more! We are also raffling off a half-hour helicopter tour of the Kokanee Glacier (donated by Purcell Helicopters)! Tickets for each raffle are 10.00 each. Draw will be held September 7, 4PM at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Good Luck!!! Tickets available at the Nature Centre.
Click for the original media release
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From Marked UP Entertainment
HieroDay Canada September 11-13, 2026
Salmo River Ranch, BC
A Celebration of Independent Hip-Hop, Art & Community. Hieroglyphics is landing on the Salmo River Ranch on September 12 for the first official Hiero Day Canada this September. Expect Shambhala vibes, with the most legendary Bay Area Crew in Hip Hop history. Get ready for 12 hours of music and one night of camping under the stars at the home of Shambhala Music Festival.
Click here for more information and for tickets
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From Terry Lund, Christ Chart and the Terry Fox Foundation
Cancer Research Fundraiser - Terry Fox Run
Sponsored Run/Walk from Lakeside Park flagpole to Prestige or end of Airport and back. Saturday September 12, 2026
Registration: 9:00 - 10:00 am (Rotary Shelter)
Start Time: 10:00 am (Lakeside Flagpole)
Start to Close Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Rotary Lakeside Park - 306 Elwyn Street, Nelson
Click here for more information, to pre-register and raise funds or to donate directly
September 12
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From Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association - KERPA
Media Release - Support KERPA, Support your Community - Support KERPA with your purchase of a raffle ticket -You could be the next winner! $5000 cash prize! Draw date is September 12 at the Nelson Road Kings Car Show. $10 per ticket Contact admin@kerpa.org to buy your tickets.
Click here to visit KERPA's Website and to buy tickets.
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From Krestova Slow Food Cycle
Media Release - Come join us for the 6th annual Krestova Slow Food Cycle Sunday Sept 12 10am-2pm!
Park at Linden Lane Farms unload ur bikes (or your feet) and stop by all the vendors around Krestova offering farm fresh goods, baked goods, big garage sales, lemonaid stands, horse rides, temporary tattoos, boozie-cicles/popsicles, reiki sessions, etc! There is a FREE LUNCH and kids crafts set up offered at one of the stops too thanks to Neighbourhood Small Grants Network! Bring cash & smiles and get ready for a good time!!!
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From Discover Circus
Community Circus Celebration - A Decade of Discover Circus! Whether you've been with us since day one or you're discovering us for the very first time, this is a celebration for our entire community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help us mark a decade of inspiring creativity, confidence, and connection through circus arts.
September 13, 2026 - 4-6pm at the Discover Circus Parking Lot, Nelson. Free Event!
Click for more information
September 13
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From Outdoor Learning in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC)
Media Release - Southern Michif Introductory Language Online Course - This course consists of 6 interactive 90-minute online lessons on Tuesday evenings from September 15 – October 20 taking place at 6pm PT.
This course is open to everyone, and is offered free of charge through a partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC). If you are a non-Indigenous learner we ask that you review these reflections prior to the first session.
Southern Michif is a traditional language of the Métis people. It is also known as Michif, Michif Cree, Heritage Michif, aan Cree, and aañ Crii. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the rich Métis heritage and acquire fundamental Michif language skills. Led by a traditional Michif speaker Marie Schoenthal, this workshop promises an immersive experience that celebrates and preserves Métis culture.
Click here to learn more and to register
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From Nelson Cycling Club
Media Release - Fat Tire Festival turns 30!
For 30 years, the Fat Tire Festival has celebrated the trails, the people who build them, and the community that continues to make Nelson a world-class place to ride.
Whether you've been here since the very beginning or this will be your first Fat Tire, this is the year you won't want to miss.
September 17–20, 2026
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From Wild Song Yoga
Media Release - The Wild Mother Gathering -
The Wild Mother Gathering is a one-day festival created for mothers, by mothers, and held by mothers. Through workshops, ritual, movement, and community, it offers a rare space to step out of the demands of daily life and return to yourself, supported, seen, and deeply held.
Featuring mother-led workshops, a marketplace of mother-owned businesses, nourishing food from mother-run kitchens, and an on-site kids camp, this is a gathering rooted in real-life motherhood.
September 19, 2026 9am-8pm at the Vallican Whole Community Center Winlaw, BC
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From Nelson Police Department
Fundraising Opportunity and Celebration of the lives of Detective Wade Tittemore and Constable Mathieu Nolet - Nelson Police Department Memorial Run/Walk. 5K Run/Walk; 10K Run & 1K Kids Fun Run - This community event brings together runners, walkers, families, friends and supporters to raise funds for a scholarship in their name, awarded to a deserving LV Rogers student. The 1K is a fun kids run. The 5K run/walk is along the waterfront. The 10K run has rolling hills but ends in a fast, flat finish. This distance is chip timed.
The race will be held September 20, 2026
Click for more information, pricing and to register
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From MASSiF Music
2026 Massif Music Festival Sept 24-26, 2026
Nelson BC
It's Massif's 10th anniversary! Three nights of carefully curated mayhem in Nelson, BC, from Sept. 24-26 at the Eagles Lodge and the Royal. Punk, metal, doom, hardcore, psych and more musicians eager to blow your mind. And it's all-ages at Eagles!
Get your tickets asap!
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From Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Workshop - Nelson Shoreline Homeowner Workshop
Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS), in collaboration with Kootenay Lake Partnership, is hosting a series of five workshops for shoreline owners and residents across the Kootenay Lake region this August.
The workshops are part of the Shoreline Homeowner Project, an initiative which aims to provide practical, accessible techniques for homeowners, recreational users and community members to be part of promoting the health of the lake that we all share. Sessions will be held in Kaslo, Harrop, Crawford Bay, Creston and Nelson this August and September.
Hosted in partnership with the Kootenay Lake Partnership and developed with guidance from Yaqan Nukiy, these workshops will cover practical topics like maintaining natural shorelines, reducing erosion, supporting native plants, improving water quality, and managing invasive species.
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From Nelson Community Services
Fundraiser - Ride for Refuge on October 3, 2026
The RIDE FOR REFUGE is a family- friendly fundraising walk and bike ride in support of Canadian charities that serves people seeking hope, safety and freedom. Locally, the funds raised will support the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House (ABTH) which provides emergency safe shelter and support for self-identifying women and children leaving domestic violence and abuse. The ABTH marked its 30th anniversary in 2025 serving the community and this fundraiser will support the programs and services offered there.
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From the Nelson Cycling Club
Media Release - The Monster Downhill
Take on The Monster - Kaslo's iconic double black diamond downhill trail! Top to bottom, all 4.4 km and 1,190 m in vertical.
A collaboration between the Nelson Cycling Club and the Kaslo Mountain Bike Club.
Taking place on Mt. Buchanan, Sunday, October 4, 2026
9:00 am registration opens | 12:00 pm riders drop in.
Stick around for après, awards, and a burger & beverage deal at the Kaslo Hotel.
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From the Nelson Public Library
Help us make the Nelson Public Library more welcoming and accessible for everyone - We’re planning updates to the interior public spaces on the main floor of the library and are seeking input from people with lived experience of disability.
Click here to answer the survey
Delete after September 25, 2026
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From Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community
We’d like your feedback about our Empowering the Citizen Patient articles - The Patient Advisory Committee and Community of the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice is taking part in the Canada-wide Health Excellence Canada Right Care Challenge. This program helps health organizations make sure people get the right care, at the right time, in the right place, and helps reduce avoidable emergency department visits. This short survey is anonymous, and only the combined results will be shared with Health Excellence Canada.
Click to give your feedback
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From Kootenay Conservation Program,
KCP Program Assistant 75 day – 7-month contract; Approx. 2 days/week. - Until March 31, 2027 to cover a leave of absence. Flexible location within the Kootenay Region, KCP is seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy contractor to provide support services to a broad range of KCP initiatives including workshops, field tours, and Local Conservation Funds.
Apply by Friday August 7, 2026, Noon PDT; 1 pm MT
Click for complete job description
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From Kootenay Kids
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Coordinator
Responsible for developing, planning, implementing and managing program activities and resources to support families, childcare providers, and early childhood educators in the CCRR program’s service area.
Apply by 5:00pm on the 31st of July, 2026
Click for complete job description
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From Nelson CARES Society
Job Opportunities: (Updated July 27, 2026)
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Job Resources
From Kootenay Career Development Society
KCDS - Our Job is to Help You Find One - From training and certifications to help with tools, workwear, and transportation, we’re here to help you land the job and thrive. KCDS also offers a variety of employment programs providing opportunities and support for employers.
Click for more information
From The Skills Centre
The Skills Centre provides free and low-cost skills training and employment programs - We will help you get the certifications you need, help with your resume and interview skills, and offer financial support while you learn.
Click for more information
From WorkBC Central Kootenay
Nelson WorkBC Centre - WorkBC Centres help people find jobs, explore career options and improve their skills. We help employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their businesses. Anyone can access these services in-person or virtually online.
Click for more information
From Community Futures Central Kootenay
Community Futures Central Kootenay - Offers a wide range of programs and services to support new and existing businesses.
Click for more information
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From Greater Nelson Economic Development
Youth + Jobs: Video Stories from People Building Their Futures in the Kootenays - Many young people are trying to figure out what career paths are possible... In these short videos youth talk about their experiences, how they found their path, and what helped them get started.
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These are time sensitive volunteer opportunities.
For MANY more, ongoing, volunteer opportunities, click the above link.
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From the Nelson and District Community Complex
Media Release - Paddle Rental Centre Open Now!
Come down to Lakeside Park Beach Building and rent a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe rental and spend some time on Kootenay Lake. Each rental includes all required safety equipment and up to 3 hours of paddling within the designated paddle area.
Open Thursday-Monday 12-7pm until August 31 at the Lakeside Park Beach Building
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Fundraisers, Raffles & Donation Requests
Go FundMe & Meal Train Campigns
GoFundMe & Meal Train campaigns will be included in What's On Weekly until there have been no donations to them to them for a month. If the campaign sponsor wishes to continue a campaign further, please email us. express@expresnews.bc.ca
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From the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre
Fundraiser - Support the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre - Back by popular demand! We are raffling off a Hellman Kootenay Canoe (donated by the Nelson and District Credit Union)! But wait, there is more! We are also raffling off a half-hour helicopter tour of the Kokanee Glacier (donated by Purcell Helicopters)! Tickets for each raffle are 10.00 each.
Draw will be held September 7, 4PM at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Good Luck!!! Tickets available at the Nature Centre.
Click for the original media release
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From Mostly Glass
Media Release - Suspended Fund/Pay-it-Forward fund at Wait's on Nelson Needs our Help! If someone has money to contribute to the suspended fund, they contribute. Sometimes this is 50 cents, sometimes it is $50. Any and all contributions are welcomed. When someone is hungry/tired/needs a break from the elements, and not able to pay, they can access the suspended fund to cover the cost of their meal or a muffin or a hot cup of coffee. Wait's on Nelson currently serves approximately 15 suspended meals per day - more on weekends. That's in the 420 meals per month range!
Click to read the complete media release and for more info on how to donate
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From Nelson Police Department
Fundraising Opportunity and Celebration of the lives of Detective Wade Tittemore and Constable Mathieu Nolet - Nelson Police Department Memorial Run/Walk. 5K Run/Walk; 10K Run & 1K Kids Fun Run - This community event brings together runners, walkers, families, friends and supporters to raise funds for a scholarship in their name, awarded to a deserving LV Rogers student. The 1K is a fun kids run. The 5K run/walk is along the waterfront. The 10K run has rolling hills but ends in a fast, flat finish. This distance is chip timed.
The race will be held September 20, 2026
Click for more information, pricing and to register
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From CBAL Nelson
Fundraising Needs - CBAL Nelson’s CBAL's 15th Annual Books for Kids Campaign is here! - Help support literacy programs by purchasing Blue Sky socks from our office or making a financial donation. We’re also collecting new and gently used books for our holiday Books Under Every Tree initiative. Help us share the joy of reading this season!
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From The Nelson Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society
Donations Wanted - Make a difference, today. - You can help art thrive all year long! Your monthly gift fuels creativity, connection, and culture, and makes a lasting impact right here in our community.
Click for more information and to donate
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GoFundMe & Meal Train Campaigns
GoFundMe & Meal Train campaigns will be included in What's On Weekly until there have been no donations to them to them for a month. If the campaign sponsor wishes to continue a campaign further, please email us. express@expresnews.bc.ca
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GoFundMe
From Aisha Garcia for W E Graham Community Service Society
Help Us Recover What Was Stolen from Our Community
On the evening of July 23, 2026, our organization (Slocan Valley Community Services Society) experienced a heartbreaking loss. Our building was broken into, and the fundraising money that had been carefully collected through countless hours of hard work by our staff, volunteers, and community members was stolen.
Your donation, no matter the amount, will help replace the stolen fundraising dollars and ensure that our programs can continue without interruption. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your family, friends, and networks is another meaningful way to help.
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support, kindness, and encouragement we receive from our community. Together, we can overcome this setback and continue building a stronger, more caring Slocan Valley.
Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.
With gratitude,
The Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors
Slocan Valley Community Services Society (SVCSS)
Click here to go to the W E Graham Community Service Society GoFundMe page and to read the whole entry
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GoFundMe
Brandy Erin Dicks, Deborah Desilets and Julie Robbins are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Barbarah and
Leonard Nicoll
Support for Barbarah and Leonard Nicoll
They have contributed so much to this community, both individually and as a team - including starting The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-op, a wonderful hub for our community after 25 years... This past year has been increasingly difficult for both of them. Through a western medical lens, Barbarah has been grappling with a Parkinson’s diagnosis, but is looking at alternative and traditional health perspectives to find a path forward. She continues to strive for solutions and ways to move forward with grace. Funds raised will help with daily care, living costs, respite, and supportive therapies.
Click here to go to Barbarah and Leonard Nicoll's GoFundMe page and to read the complete entry
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GoFundMe
The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society is organizing this fundraiser
Sproule Creek Bridge Replacement Project
The Sproule Creek Trail, located just outside Nelson, BC, follows a historic route first established in the early 1900s during the mining and logging era. This beautiful valley once featured a wagon road and a narrow-gauge railway built by the A.G. Lambert Lumber Co. between 1919 and 1930. Today, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers enjoy this multi-use trail system; walking through a living piece of West Kootenay history. The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society is proud to hold the contract to maintain the Sproule Creek Trail system. We are now raising funds to complete a critical safety upgrade: replacing three aging trail bridges.
Click to go to Sproule Creek Bridge Replacement Project"s GoFundMe page
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From the Nelson Museum - July 24, 2026
Ross Steed and Friends | 1993 - Ross Steed and friends perform original songs in a debut performance at the David Thompson Student Society Sub-Pub venue located at 711 Tenth Street in Nelson.
Songs performed include "Step by Step"; "Strangely Born" by Nelson musician Jocelyn McGillivray who had died on March 2, 1993; "White Fist"; "Rescue Me" and "Dark Eyes". Ross is joined by Cliff Maddix (guitar), Chris Shearman (bass), Rick Lingard (drums) and Greg Kozac (keyboard).
Shaw Cable 10 Production
Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery Shaw Cable 10 Collection
Click to watch video
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From Nelson Museum - July 24, 2026
Kaslo Jazz Festival | August 2, 1992 Raw footage of performances from part of the first Kaslo Jazz Festival held in 1992.
The first performers features are the "Lester Quitzau Band" featuring Lester on vocals and guitar, Farley Scott on bass and Scott Anderson the drums. The band perform perform jazz and blues numbers. Fuego and Watersign. The next performer is "Fuego"; a Latin jazz and salsa band from Spokane. They are followed by Spokane jazz band "Watersign" features group founder Gary Edighoffer (saxophone), Joe Brasch on guitar, Rick Westrick on drums, Oscar De La Rousa on congas drums, Clipper Anderson on bass, Mike Rosenthal on keyboard, Jilla Roberts on vocals. See tape 228 for broadcast version.
Shaw Cable 10 Production
Tony George donation
Format : SVHS
Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery Shaw Cable 10 Collection
Click to read complete description and to watch video
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Call It What It Is: A Video about Relationships, Made with and for Students | 1999
A documentary produced by Jan Inglis about dating relationships and abuse in dating relationships narrated by Aspen Switzer and Ian Wood. It is the result of a participatory project done with schools in the West Kootenays. The documentary features interviews with students, dance, music and dramatizations.
Participants include Lyndsay Siegler (Counsellor), Ron Schwartz (Men's Group Co-Facilitator) Lena Horswill (Executive Director, Nelson Community Services Centre). Dance scene with Shana Harris, Suzy Tacon; cafe scene with Cath Bouillet, Meghan Hicks, Mellissa Yates; couples scene with Jennie Newman, Brandon Flanagan; truck scene with Eli Bergevin, Patrick Clohessy. Students taking part were from Lucerne Elementary Secondary School of New Denver; LV Rogers High School in Nelson; Mt. Sentinel Secondary School in South Slocan; On-Line Learning Alternative School; Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar and Trafalgar Junior Secondary School in Nelson.
Shaw Cable 10/Catalyst for Creative Change Production
Donated by Jan Inglis
Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery Shaw Cable 10 Collection
Click to watch the video
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Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon St.
The Nelson Museum, Archives, & Gallery is both an art gallery and history museum with an extensive regional archive.
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The Death Card by Robin Wiltse - a Canadian fibre artist, living near Kaslo, working in wool. With a love of colour and texture, she uses a single needle to manipulate the fibres into rich and detailed images. Robin’s current work is often inspired by botanical folklore. Looking into the ways that historical botany, myth and legend have tried to explain the mysteries of life and death through healing, ritual and magic.
July 3 to October 16
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COLLAGE featuring artists Angela Grossmann, Geoffrey Farmer, Tim Moore, Brendan Fernandes, Blair Brennan, Anna Binta Diallo, Maggie Groat and Tanya Pixie Johnson is the sixth in a series of group exhibitions. These medium-centric group exhibitions are ... a means of supporting a wide range of artists from across a vast cultural and geographic landscape and fostering critical dialogue and illustrating the diversity of creative expression, methodology, politics, empowerment, and innovation, amongst other considerations.
July 17 to October 30
Click for website -- Facebook
Open Tuesdays though Saturdays, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free admission Thursdays 4:00-8:00pm
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Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St.
The Nelson Public Library often has art exhibits by local creators.
June 26 to July 30
- Nelson textile artist Jane Merks is the NPL's July ArtWalk artist. With a rich background in graphic design and book arts, Jane’s ArtWalk exhibition will explore landscape through naturally dyed textiles, embroidery, and modern quilting. Her work embraces soft, earth-derived colours and a spirit of experimentation, letting go of precision in favour of texture, imperfection, and discovery.
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July 31 to September 4
- NPL's August ArtWalk artist is local artist Faith Welsh. With over four decades of artistic exploration, Faith’s mixed-media work combines handmade collage, custom pigments, and bold colour to create intuitive pieces inspired by the Kootenay landscape and her inner world. Her exhibition invites viewers into a journey of awe, transformation, and discovery.
Click for website -- Facebook
Open 7 days a week, various hours
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Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St.
Oxygen Art Centre is an artist-run centre located on the tum xula7xw of the sn̓ʕay̓ckstx (otherwise known as Nelson BC). Oxygen Art Centre is a rural artist-run centre that nurtures contemporary professional practices while engaging the wider community through multi-disciplinary programming.
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Three Way Mirror by Daniel Barrow, Glenn Gear, Paige Gratland. Artist collective from Montréal and Vancouver for a six-week residency where they will develop their textile practices individually and collectively in what they call a craft ‘triangle’. Traditionally, a craft circle is a non-competitive circle of production where artists can create work and act on their concern for social justice. Three Way Mirror embraces this concept through a craft triangle where the artists create an intersectional queer space for textiles production and dialogue.
- The public are invited to attend two informal open studio events during the residency period to engage with the artists and encounter works-in-progress. Open studio events are scheduled for Saturday July 18, and Saturday August 1, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Everyone welcome to attend.
July 3 to August 7
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Open Wednesdays though Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00pm
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O2, Oxygen Art Centre’s off-site gallery.
O2 is a window located on the Stanley Street side of the Nelson Trading Company building (430 Baker Street) in downtown Nelson.
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Ecology of Cloth by West Kootenay Fibreshed Artist Collective: Danielle Soucie + Tracy Fillion. Raw Linen, Hand processed, Locally grown. This story begins in the soils of Argenta. More than an aesthetic object, the installation celebrates the resilience and beauty of natural materials grown and processed within our bioregion. It reflects the connections between art, land stewardship, and sustainable fibre systems, offering a moment of quiet reflection. Through linen, the work asks us to reconsider the role of natural fibres in contemporary life and to recognize cloth not as something separate from land, labour, or ecology, but as an expression of relationship.
June 11 to August 22
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Station Gallery & Gifts, 91 Baker St.
(at the Visitor Info Center)
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Open 7 days a week, various hours
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Craft Connection / Gallery 378, 378 Baker St.
The Craft Connection is an artist co-op that opened in 1983. Currently a cooperative of 7 women who are working artists and members who run the store.
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Open 7 days a week, various hours
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Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar
Kootenay Gallery of Art is dedicated to presenting contemporary art exhibitions, providing art education programs and experiences for people of all ages.
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2026 Textures of Canada is a touring exhibition of Canadian Fibre Art curated by Judy Weiss, from Edmonton, AB. The exhibition explores national identity through the medium of fine art textiles. Over 30 established and emerging fibre artists from across our country interpret to what it means to be Canadian, and to be an artist in Canada.
June 20 to August 8
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Open Tuesdays though Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm
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The Langham Cultural Centre, 443 A Avenue, Kaslo
The Langham galleries display exhibits by professional artists from across Canada as well as talented regional emerging artists, local community and student group shows, and special cultural exhibits.
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Beauty Follows Rage - In this exhibit, the Deb Borsos has used her experiences of working before, during and after natural disasters across the province, to explore how nature continues to eternally rebuild and create beauty in a variety of ways.
- Wildfires have an impact that goes beyond the expected. Petra Hekkenberg is a visual artist and designer who has been living in New Denver, since 2015. The Art of Safe Keeping exhibition and book are a testament to struggle, courage, resilience, and kindness. It offers people an opportunity to process emotions, gain understanding, and to feel understood; all through the power of art.
July 24 to September 25
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Open Fridays through Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm
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The Vallican Whole Art Gallery,
3762 Little Slocan South Road Vallican (Winlaw)
The Vallican Whole hosts several spaces suitable for art-making, exhibition, and performance, and we love to collaborate and host local and touring artists in our venue.
- For The Columbia Basin Culture Tour the Gallery in the basement of the Vallican Whole will feature a group exhibit including work from Peter Ellis, Vicky Gallinger, Sharon Pawliw, Susan Harder and others.
August 8 & 9
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Public Art
Various locations around Nelson
Nelson and area are home to rich displays of (mainly outdoor) public art, with sculptures, murals and art infrastructure created by both local and international artists.Take a stroll and admire our public art. These listings are incomplete and may be out of date.
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Nelson ArtWalk, Various locations around Nelson
ArtWalk is an annual Nelson summer tradition that unites businesses, artists, and community members. The event fills an array of unique venues with quality, locally produced artwork.
Runs end of June to early September.
2026 opening nights are Friday June 26 and Friday July 31.
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Nelson Murals, Various Locations around Nelson
Nelson International Mural Festival welcomes street artists, muralists, creators, and art-lovers from all over the world.The city’s most popular, free summer event is a celebration of creativity, culture, and artistic collaboration.
Murals are viewable year round.
2026 Nelson International Mural Festival runs August 7 to 9.
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Castlegar SculptureWalk, Various Locations in Castlegar
Sculpturewalk is an outdoor exhibit of original sculptures by local and international artists, located on a walking tour in downtown Castlegar. Sculptures are viewable year round, exhibits run May to May.
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From the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
Read "Articulate Magazine" for the latest on Arts and Culture in the Kootenays
Since 2002, Articulate—a project of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—has published stories and news about arts, culture and heritage in the Columbia Basin. Free of charge, it celebrates cultural expression in every corner of the region and serves as a connector for those working within the arts, supporting timely conversations relevant to the cultural sector.
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AFKO Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest.
Juillet 2026 Newsletter
July 5, 2026
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NEWArea E & F Weekly Director’s Newsletter
Area Wildlife Update from Wildsafe BC
July 24, 2026
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"Articulate" Magazine—a project of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
Share Your Story Ideas For Articulate Magazine
June 2026
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Capitol Theatre Newsletter
The Emperor’s New Clothes
September 11, 2025
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Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, (CKISS)
Nature for Neighbourhoods program
July 17, 2026
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City of Nelson
2023-2026 Strategic Goals
June 2026
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NEWCivic Theatre Society
Night Market tonight, Chapel updates and new opportunities
July 24, 2026
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Columbia Basin Trust
A Taste of Métis Culture
June 2026
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Community Futures Central Kootenay
Film Industry Survey & Start-Up Support
July 6, 2026
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Cube Climbing Centre
Summer Send Off 2026
July 14, 2026
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Discover Circus
A Decade of Discover Circus Celebration & Fundraiser
July 13, 2026
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Friends of Kootenay Lake
Sun, Stewardship & Community
July 3, 2026
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From The RDCK
Summer Program Guides are Now Available Online
Click to read the Summer Program Guide
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Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST)
Connecting Kootenay Businesses with Technology & Expertise
July 3 2026
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Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community
Summer Greetings from PACC
July 22, 2026
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Kootenay Conservation Program
East Kootenay Stewardship Committee
July 2026
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Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association - KERPA
The KERPA Raffle is back! And the Grand Prize is $5000 CASH!
May 30, 2026
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Kootenay Kids
Professional Development Offerings
June/July 2025
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Mir Centre, Selkirk College
Community Forum on Immigration
March 4, 2026
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Nelson & District Arts Council
The Halluci Nation is coming to town!
June 30, 2026
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Nelson & District
Chamber of Commerce
Canada Day 2026 at Lakeside Park
June 22, 2026
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Nelson Cycling Club
Fresh Dirt:
June 26, 2026
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Nelson Seniors Centre Society
Notes From the Board
June 2026
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NEWNelson & District Women's Centre
We're Hiring
July 20, 2026
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Nelson Hydro
2026-27 Budget & Rates
Fall 2025
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Nelson Public Library
The library is heading outside to the Wildfire Awareness Park Party
July 2026
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Osprey Community Foundation
Osprey Community Summer Contest
July 2, 2026
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The Outdoor Learning School & Store
Summer Buzz
July 13, 2026
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Oxygen Art Centre
We Need Art As Much As We Need Oxygen
July 18, 2026
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Regional District of Central Kootenay
Public Engagement in the RDCK
June 2026
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Riondel Community Association
RCA Saturday Socials
March 2026
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Selkirk College
Community Education & Workplace Training Courses
July 7, 2026
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Slocan Lake Arts Council
Your Summer Soundtrack Starts Here!
July 15, 2026
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Taghum Hall
It's the dog days of summer!
July 3, 2026
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The Vallican Whole
Up Close & Intimate with Two Pianos, No Rodeo
May 11, 2026
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West Kootenay
Regional Arts Council
Columbia Basin Culture Tour
July 21, 2026
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West Kootenay
Climate Hub
July Newsletter
July 2026
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West Kootenay Hiking
Happy New Year!
January 1. 2026
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Read Friday, July 24, 2026
Night Market, Wizard of Oz, 2nd ArtWalk, Mass Cycling Event, Water Safety, Bike Valet, Horse Show, Beach Bash, Kaslo Block Party and MORE
Read Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Night Market, Wizard of Oz, Bike Valet Service, Election Oct. 17, Horse Show, Evacuation ALERT for Kimberley, Kaslo Block Party and MORE
Read Friday, July 17, 2026
JusDance, Art Opening, Night Market, Wizard of Oz, Water Restrictions, Cat 2 open fire prohibited, Fight Fire With Fire, Slocan 125th and MORE
Read Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Stage 1 water Restrictions, Cat 2 Open Fire Prohibited, Art Opening, AMI Metering, Herb Hammond, Slocan's 125th, Summer JusDance and MORE
Read Friday, July 10, 2026
Cat 2 open fire prohibited, BCUC Approves Rate Hike, Chamber Music, Dance Portal, Papercutting Workshop, Herb Hammond, Starbelly Jam, and MORE
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From Kootenay Seniors
Home Support Services - Do you know someone who could use a little extra support around the house? Someone who might appreciate the assistance that our light housekeeping services provide? If so, we encourage you to share this post with them.
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From Nelson Public Library
Library of Things - Did you know the Nelson Public Library has a Library of Things? Check out a wide variety of items to try out at home including a food dehydrator and pressure canner, tech kits, community passes, and more.
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From the City of Nelson
Public Information
Is Parking a Challenge for you in the City of Nelson?
Click here for information of Parking Possibilities in our growing City
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From Kootenay Kids
Resource Guides for Supporting Our Children and Ourselves
These guides were created by Occupational Therapist Julia Blanchard and the West Kootenay Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) team. - We encourage you to think critically about this material and reflect on your own perspectives.
Inclusion Resource Guides:
- Physical Development
- Social & Emotional Development
- Behaviour & Regulation
- Health & Relationship Education
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From Community Futures of Central Kootenay - February 5, 2025
Media Release - Introducing the Kootenay Workforce Housing Society - A new society dedicated to advancing workforce housing developments is now up and running in the Kootenays. The Kootenay Workforce Housing Society will collaborate with local governments and First Nations; private developers and landowners; and other community-based housing providers to increase the supply of attainable housing for moderate-income working individuals and families within the Regional District of Central Kootenay and beyond.
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From
Greater Nelson Economic Development
Housing Help Introducing Happipad - Are you a local homeowner with extra space? 🏡Introducing Happipad, a community-focused platform helping to address housing challenges through innovative shared housing solutions! Our aim is to provide a quick and innovative solution to open up more housing in the community, supporting both renters and homeowners, while continuing long-term planning for stable and affordable housing.
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From the City of Nelson
News Release - Nelson's Housing Dashboard launched - The City of Nelson has launched a new Housing Dashboard that provides a centralized, accessible, and reliable source of information about the city’s housing market. The Housing Dashboard looks at the period from 2020 to 2025 and offers a picture of the current housing market, trends and progress towards key housing goals identified in Nelson’s most recent Housing Needs Assessment and Official Community Plan.
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From BridgeCare BC
Health & Wellness Resource - "BridgeCare BC Provides timely access to virtual appointments with a general physician. We provide limited medical services via phone and video visits to patients who are either pending a family physician, or when one is unavailable to them."
If you are a resident of British Columbia with a valid Medical Services Plan (MSP) account, your virtual visits are fully covered at no out-of-pocket cost.
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From West Kootenay Nav-CARE
Media Release - Need help finding local health and community services? - Check out https://kb.fetchbc.ca — a free online directory for the Kootenay Boundary region. Find everything from medical clinics and mental health supports to senior services and transportation options, all in one place.
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From West Kootenay Nav-CARE
"ReImagine" - Online Emotional Support available for all - a compassionate online space offering free to very affordable workshops for anyone navigating grief, trauma, or tough emotions. These online events are accessible, meaningful, and open to all.
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From the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (KBPACC)
Your Health - Navigating Your Surgery and Recovery in Kootenay Boundary - A Guide -The Guide was created in response to feedback from patients who felt a more comprehensive resource for navigating surgery was needed.
Dec 16
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From Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
Video Patient Pathways: Navigating Surgery in Kootenay Boundary [A Guide For Patients and Families] - Visit https://kbpacc.ca/community to download the Surgical Pathway guide and access the community forum, then watch this video! Feel free to jump to the chapter most relevant to you:
Click to watch video and to jump to relevant sections
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From Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
Community Resource
Kootenay Boundary Palliative Care Resources & Services - Palliative care isn't just about the end of life–it's about living well at every stage. The tools and resources below are designed to help patients, their families and Kootenay Boundary practitioners navigate care with clarity, confidence and compassion.
By providing the right support at the right time, we can reduce stress, enhance quality of life, and ensure care is rooted in quality, dignity and connection.
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From Kootenay Boundary
Division of Family Practice
Your Health Introducing KBLiveWell.ca An online hub to support patients, families, & care providers in Kootenay Boundary as they navigate serious illness & end-of-life care. Developed by local physicians, specialists, & community organizations, KBLiveWell.ca aims to make a meaningful difference for people & families facing life-limiting illness in Kootenay Boundary.
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From The Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community
Article #13 Healthy People, Healthy Communities - A Fresh Look at Palliative Care: Focusing on What Matters Most
In this Empowering the Citizen Patient article, retired family physicians Dr. Mindy Smith shares insights on how a palliative approach to care can empower individuals with serious illnesses to take charge of their healthcare decisions, improve quality of life, align treatments with their personal values, and live well at every stage of illness.
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From Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community (kbpacc.ca)
Resource Guide Surgery Coming Up? Our New Guide Can Help! Patient Pathways: Surgery is a practical, step-by-step resource designed by patients, for patients. It was developed by the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community’s (KBPACC) patient education team, working closely with local practitioners and healthcare partners to ensure it reflects real experiences and trusted information.
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From Interior Health, February 17, 2026
Health & Wellness Resources - Mental health services for youth and adults in the Interior - Heartbreaking tragedies in our communities, province or even those far away from us can bring up a range of emotions: sadness, fear, anger and a sense of helplessness.
These reactions are normal. In times of collective pain, tending to our own well-being is not only important, but necessary.
We encourage anyone to reach out for support, whether for yourself, a colleague, or someone in your life who may be hurting.
Interior Health (IH) and our community partners provide mental health services for youth and adults. Our services are confidential and safe, and free of judgment and stigma.
Click for more information and for a list of mental health services
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From Prima Health Cooperative and
KB Access Clinic
New KB Access Clinic Opens to Provide Care for Patients Without a Family Practitioner in Kootenay Boundary - The clinic provides
primary care, as-needed and by appointment, for residents of the Kootenay Boundary region who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. KB Access Clinic offers a hybrid model of virtual and in-person care, making services more
exible and accessible. Virtual visits (telephone and video) are available to patients across the Kootenay Boundary. In-person visits have started in a Nelson location, with plans to expand to Castlegar and Trail as the clinic grows.
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From KB Access Clinic
Health Information - Book an Appointment - KB Access is a *new* medical clinic that offers primary care, as needed & by appointment, to patients in the Kootenay Boundary region who don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Our clinic offers virtual & in-person care. Virtual visits are available to patients across Kootenay Boundary. In-person visits are starting at our Nelson location, with plans to expand to Castlegar & Trail. Your appointment will be with the family practitioner on shift the day of your appointment & we’ll be able to cover your top health concern.
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From Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
Looking for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? - Kootenay Boundary’s Health Connect Registry can help. Register here or by dialing 8-1-1
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From KB Screen
For Your Health KB Screen is a virtual service offering age-related routine screening for residents of Kootenay Boundary who don’t currently have a primary care provider. We offer screening for colon, breast, cervical and lung cancer.
Click for more information and to book an appointment
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From Interior Health
For Your Health Interior Health virtual addiction medicine self-referral service - People living with alcohol or opioid use disorder now have a way to directly and quickly access addiction medicine specialists. Anyone can now refer themselves to Interior Health’s Virtual Addiction Medicine (VAM) Clinic using a simple web form.
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From Fetch
Community Resource for Health - Kootenay Boundary Region - This site has been created specifically for the communities of the Kootenay Boundary, BC Health Service delivery area. New information is being added every day.
Click here for website
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We Need Your Help!
From School District 8
Host families needed - Are you interested in becoming a homestay family for an International Student coming to Nelson? A $1000 stipend is offered to help host families cover the costs of hosting including food and accommodation.
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From Nelson Leafs Jr Hockey
Become a Billet Family - If you’re looking for a way to support your Nelson Leafs Community and have the space, we would love to connect!
If interested, please reach out to Tyler Kenny at (403) 828-1415.
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From Kootenay Seniors
Volunteer Drivers Needed - Make a big impact with just a little time. Help local seniors get to appointments, run errands, and stay connected.
✅ Flexible hours
✅ Fuel reimbursement
✅ 3 years minimum driving experience and access to a clean, reliable vehicle required
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From The Canadian Cancer Society
Volunteer drivers in the Nelson area for The Canadian Cancer Society. All rides are local or nearby.
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From West Kootenay Nav-CARE
Volunteer Navigators are paired one to one with adults living with chronic illness, increased frailty or social isolation to support them with their social, emotional, and practical needs. Expect to spend 4 to 8 hours a month volunteering, Volunteer-client pairs commit to at least a 6 month relationship.
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From Special Olympics BC –
Special Olympics BC-Nelson is always welcoming athletes and volunteers. We currently offer 5-pin bowling, swimming, snowshoeing, bocce, and floor hockey, also Alpine skiing. We are actively seeking volunteers to join our Local Committee, as well as coaches and program volunteers for all of our sports.
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From RDCK
Volunteer as a Firefighter - No previous experience is necessary, volunteers train to professional standards. The RDCK has 16 volunteer fire departments and 17 fire halls in the central kootenays.
Volunteer firefighters commit to a minimum 2 hours a week of training at their local fire hall.
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From the RDCK
Emergency Support Services Responder - Volunteers commit to a minimum of 18 hours of training, plus monthly team meetings.
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From The Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community
The Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee and Community (PACC) is looking for new members to help shape the future of health care in your community. 2 hours monthly, via zoom. Click for more information
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From Friends of the Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society
Form a lively informal group to help FOKLSS transition from hiatus.
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From Camp Koolaree
Camp Koolaree, Various - Love working with kids as part of a fun and friendly team? Various positions and durations required.
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From Girl Guides of Canada
Volunteers needed in Nelson with Girl Guides: Girls in your community need women like YOU to cheer them on as they take on new challenges and become the leaders of tomorrow. Start making a difference today and become a volunteer!
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From Nelson Electric Tramway
Nelson Electric Tramway Volunteer - We have many different needs and opportunities.
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From Our Daily Bread
Reduce hunger and improve lives one meal at a time - Our Daily Bread provides healthy and nourishing meals 5 days/week for up to 100 friends in need. You can volunteer only 1 day a week and for as little 2 hours
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From St. Saviours Anglican Church
Community Meal Program Volunteers at Anglican church - We need volunteers to prepare meals Saturdays and serve meals on Sundays, 1:30-4.
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From Nelson Community Food Centre
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Seeking volunteer dishwashers to support our Community Meal programs - Every Tuesday at our Gathering Table, and every other Wednesday during the Good Food Bank, our Community Meal Program offers balanced, affordable dishes - often made with the same ingredients available through our food bank - to support food security and build community.
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Seeking dedicated volunteer board members to help drive our strategic plan forward: to build a healthier, more inclusive, food-secure community. Those individuals with IT, administrative, HR, finance, legal and/or food security skills are invited to apply.
Board member information and application
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It's Getting Hot! - Be Prepared -
Summer Heat/Fire/Smoke Resources
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From BC Wildfire Service
Fire Map -
Click for a constantly updated map of fires burning right now. Map also has tabs for burn restrictions (Fire Bans) and smoke forecast
The BC Wildfire Dashboard provides up-to-date information about all wildfires in BC, including tabs for wildfire Map, and Resources.
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From BC Wildfire Service
Public Notice Report Wildfires On Your Phone - Reporting a wildfire in B.C. can be as easy as snapping a photo.
Downloading our app not only allows you to stay up to date on crucial wildfire information, you can also report a wildfire if you see one.
The app lets you upload photos, which can helpful if you feel unsure about how to describe the wildfire.
Click for more information and for download link
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The RDCK and Government of BC have many emergency preparedness materials:
Planning for an evacuation includes more than just knowing when to leave. The sites above include information such as: signing up for Emergency Support Services (ESS); assembling your Grab and Go Bag; and much more.
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Are you eligible for a FREE AC?
Low-income and heat vulnerable customers, who are referred through their regional health authority's Home Care Program, may be eligible for the free AC program.
OR,
If you have a chronic respiratory or immune illness portable AC’s can be claimed as a medical expense.
Click here for more information
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From the RDCK
Public Notice Conservation measures in effect for all RDCK water systems – Effective June 1, 2025 - For a list of all RDCK water advisories, including boil water advisories and conservation levels Click Here
| BC CDC has an informative page on Wildfire Smoke. Click here for Smoke information | |
From the RDCK
All about the FireSmart Program
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe across British Columbia. In the RDCK, preparing your home helps reduce risk to both your property and the broader community.
This week, we're highlighting the FireSmart program, starting with what to expect from a home assessment and how to access rebates for eligible activities. Here's how it works:
Sign up for a FREE FireSmart assessment with your local Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Click for more information
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