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Petra Lehmann (right) and her team at Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic were presented with the Nelson Chamber of Commerce award for Professional Service Excellence.

Service key to being a success

Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic was recognized with a Nelson Chamber award for Professional Service Excellence.

Petra Lehmann (right) and her team at Lakeside Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic were presented with the Nelson Chamber of Commerce award for Professional Service Excellence.
Nelson Landing will be built at a former mill site on Nelson's east waterfront. Construction of the first eightplex townhouse block is expected to begin this year.

Nelson Landing neighbours react to project going ahead

Neighbours concerned about future development at Nelson Landing seem to have accepted council's ruling on the issue.

Nelson Landing will be built at a former mill site on Nelson's east waterfront. Construction of the first eightplex townhouse block is expected to begin this year.
Laureta and Ben Greenland were married at Whitewater Ski Resort on March 8.

Nelson couple wed at Whitewater

Laureta and Ben Greenland said their vows at the base of the Summit Chair on Saturday, March 8.

Laureta and Ben Greenland were married at Whitewater Ski Resort on March 8.
Several building variances will be needed for the first townhome eight-plex proposed at Nelson Landing.

Council sets special meeting to discuss Nelson Landing

Nelson city council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of city hall

Several building variances will be needed for the first townhome eight-plex proposed at Nelson Landing.
Nelson fire fighter Marc Thibault and assistant fire chief Mike Daloise made a presentation at Monday’s city council meeting.

Nelson Fire Rescue wants to assist first responders

BC Emergency Health Services made a 35 per cent reduction in the type of emergency calls it considers Code 3

Nelson fire fighter Marc Thibault and assistant fire chief Mike Daloise made a presentation at Monday’s city council meeting.
Marilyn James speaks to supporters gathered near the courthouse on Monday.

Trial set for contempt case against Perry Ridge protesters

The trail for Marilyn James and Dennis Zarelli of the Sinixt Nation will be May 20 at 10 a.m. in the Nelson courthouse

Marilyn James speaks to supporters gathered near the courthouse on Monday.
The Crossing condo buildings will be developed on a piece of land that was originally part of Granite Pointe golf course.

UPDATED: Nelson golf course development gets initial approval

Nelson council approved a 30-unit townhome condo development on vacant golf course land at 2000 Choquette Avenue.

The Crossing condo buildings will be developed on a piece of land that was originally part of Granite Pointe golf course.
Nelson unlikely to consider beekeeping until 2015

Nelson unlikely to consider beekeeping until 2015

At a bylaw priority setting meeting on Monday afternoon, councillors deemed regulations around beekeeping to be a “medium” priority

Nelson unlikely to consider beekeeping until 2015
Councillor Donna Macdonald has decided to retire from municipal politics after 19 years.

Donna Macdonald to retire from Nelson council

The 64-year-old councillor been elected six times and served a total of 19 years in her position.

Councillor Donna Macdonald has decided to retire from municipal politics after 19 years.
This automated composter, called The Rocket, can turn food scraps into soil in just 14 days. It’s one of several high-tech options available for large scale composting.

New composting technologies sought for Nelson

The City of Nelson plans to hire a consultant to review composting technologies

This automated composter, called The Rocket, can turn food scraps into soil in just 14 days. It’s one of several high-tech options available for large scale composting.
Bokashi composters will be used to process foot scraps at City Hall and the Nelson Fire Department.

Composting available to City of Nelson staff

City of Nelson staff will soon be able to compost their food waste at work.

Bokashi composters will be used to process foot scraps at City Hall and the Nelson Fire Department.

Nelson production of ‘Rent’ opens Thursday at the Capitol

The show is the inaugural production of Elephant Mountain Music Theatre

Geordi Campos will be among the featured performers at the Nelson Poetry Slam this Sunday at John Ward Coffee.

Slam poet Geordi Campos bound for national stage

Local spoken word performer Geordi Campos will be the first ever to represent Nelson at the Canadian Individual Slam Championships

Geordi Campos will be among the featured performers at the Nelson Poetry Slam this Sunday at John Ward Coffee.
Several building variances will be needed for the first townhome eight-plex proposed at Nelson Landing.

Nelson Landing developers to provide more public info

Nelson Landing’s development permit will be back on council’s agenda on March 17

Several building variances will be needed for the first townhome eight-plex proposed at Nelson Landing.
Chief financial officer Colin McClure delivered a formal presentation on the budget at the library on Thursday evening.

Hiring third bylaw officer among City of Nelson budget priorities

The library and community groups also stand to benefit from the City of Nelson's 2014 provisional budget

Chief financial officer Colin McClure delivered a formal presentation on the budget at the library on Thursday evening.
Alex Campbell, Ryan Voth David Landreth and Joey Landreth make up the new alt-country band The Bros. Landreth, playing tonight at Spiritbar.

The Bros. Landreth bound for Nelson

Brothers David and Joey Landreth joined forces to start their own alt-country project called The Bros. Landreth

Alex Campbell, Ryan Voth David Landreth and Joey Landreth make up the new alt-country band The Bros. Landreth, playing tonight at Spiritbar.
Nelson councillors concerned about move to four-year terms

Nelson councillors concerned about move to four-year terms

The province plans to introduce legislation to add an extra year to local government terms, which will BC in line with other provinces.

Nelson councillors concerned about move to four-year terms
SPAN aims to create poverty reduction plan for Nelson

SPAN aims to create poverty reduction plan for Nelson

Nelson's Social Action Planning Network wants to create a long-term poverty reduction plan for the city

SPAN aims to create poverty reduction plan for Nelson
The Kelly Fawcett Band is among those performing at the Blues, Brews and BBQ fundraiser for Jump Wild on March 1.

Bringing blues music back in Nelson

Nelson's blues music community will be celebrating the genre with a new event called "Blues, Brews & BBQ"

The Kelly Fawcett Band is among those performing at the Blues, Brews and BBQ fundraiser for Jump Wild on March 1.
There will be more than 120 dancers of all ages performing in Slava Doval's DanceFusion showcase on Saturday, March 1.

DanceFusion showcase returns to the Capitol Theatre

There will be more than 120 dancers of all ages performing dances inspired by Bollywood, street jazz, electro swing, and more.

There will be more than 120 dancers of all ages performing in Slava Doval's DanceFusion showcase on Saturday, March 1.