The past is melding with the present in the Savoy Hotel to offer the downtown of Nelson a new, multi-faceted, high-technology jewel that is now close to completion. The Shambhala Music Festival-owned Savoy Hotel has been progressing well into its second year, with a nightclub and restaurant already open, and a micro-brewery, café and outdoor […]

Vancouver, May 10, 2016) – The Supreme Court of BC has ruled the Province of BC and Northern Gateway must pay $230,000 in court costs to the Coastal First Nations (CFN) and Gitga’at First Nation. “We are very pleased with the decision,” said CFN Chair Kelly Russ. “The decision is a victory for the tireless work of our leaders...

Selkirk College Alumnus Brian Fry considers himself an ordinary man from an ordinary region, both capable of extraordinary things. Humble to the core, the one-time ski racer, now millionaire is a small town boy true to his roots ready to help grow potential in the West Kootenay. “There is a way to do so much here. But we do...

One of the concepts of duration events is carbohydrate loading using complex carbs such as grains, pastas, pancakes and whole grain breads. This needs to be done 4-5 days before an endurance event. The complex carbs are reduced to 40-50% of diet and protein and fats are increased. This depletes the glycogen in the muscles and...

Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott recently took to the United Nations General Assembly special session on global drug policy to announce Justin Trudeau's plan to keep his campaign promise to legalize recreational marijuana — legislation that is especially pertinent to those living in the Nelson area. While the news...

We are hosting our Third Annual Spring Farm Fair on May 14 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., at the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Grounds in Robson. Spring Farm Fair is associated with the Annual Pass Creek Fall Fair, which informs and educates the public regarding the importance of the Agricultural Industry and the positive impact...

The Third West Kootenay- Boundary Junior Dragons Den business competition, took place April 21 at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. The event saw 14 youth businesses from Grand forks to Nakusp, vying for dominance as they pitched their wares to a panel of local Dragons (aka. ‘the judges’) in front of a live audience....

The City of Rossland recently held its public consultation on our 2016-2020 Financial Plan. The turnout was fantastic for this normally very lightly attended event. I like to think it was due to our engaged citizenry who are just as fascinated with municipal finance as I am, but more credit is probably due to the rumour...

Rosslanders can celebrate Earth Day all week by participating in fun, family oriented activities organized by local community groups and co-ordinated by the Sustainability Commission.   This year,  celebrations include the annual Rossland Real Foods Chicken and Compost Crawl,  a special Shop Local, Eat Local  themed Rossland...

Not Learning from Empires: saying Yes to imperial temptation “Take up the White Man’s Burden…”                -- Rudyard Kipling “[G]overning India is the fulfillment of a mandate from God… the miracle of the world.”  – Lord Curzon, British Viceroy in India “Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair.”    -- Percy B. Shelley,...