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Area E & F Weekly Director’s Newsletter

Upcoming General Local Elections, Saturday, October 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

Nelson & District Women's Centre

We're Hiring

July 2026

Image creation: Evelyn Kirkaldy

A cluttered campsite can attract curious, hungry bears. Please deposit your garbage in bear resistant bins or cache it properly in a tree along with food and toiletries. Cook and wash dishes at least 100 metres from your tent. .

Monthly Calendars

July 2026

From The RDCK

Summer Program Guides are Now Available Online

Click to read the Summer Program Guide

"Kootenay Views"

"Alpine Dreams”

from Petra’s illustrated journal

Further 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

Fire Season is Upon Us

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

From BC Wildfire Service

Report a fire anytime using the BC Wildfire Service App - Even when you're offline -

Click to read the complete Media Release

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.

From the RDCK

RDCK FireSmart Program Fires-Back In Action offering home assessments and more!

Click For More Information & to Sign Up

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

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.

BC Wildfire Service Fire Map

Click for live Updates

From BC Wildfire Service, July 8, 2026

Category 2 open fire to be prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre -
Category 3 open fires have been prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre since Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Click to read the complete Media release
Click for additional information

From the BC Wildfire Service

Notice about Outdoor Stoves & other Wood Burning devices during Campfire Ban

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

From the RDCK

Get Accurate, Reliable Info During an Emergency

Click for a directory of important emergency links

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

Click to read The Kootenay Weekly Express From July 21, 1993

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Tuesday+July

From Moving to BC Real Estate Group and Bry McElroy

Fundraiser - Fight Fire With Fire! 2026 -

A Hot Ones-Inspired Charity Fundraiser

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fight Fire With Fire!, a one-of-a-kind evening inspired by the hit series Hot Ones, all in support of the United Way BC Wildfire Recovery Fund.

Wildfires continue to impact communities across British Columbia, leaving families to rebuild long after the flames are gone. This event brings our community together for a fun, unforgettable evening while raising funds to support wildfire recovery efforts across the province.

5:30pm at Finley's Bar & Grill 705 Vernon Street, $30

100% of proceeds will be donated to the United Way BC Wildfire Recovery Fund.

Click here to buy tickets

July 21

From Community Futures

Business Workshop - Webinar -

Canva for Social Media - Have time and level up your business’ social media posts by learning how to use Canva from a professional Brand Designer. Learn how to grow your brand recognition, achieve a professional looking Instagram feed and customize templates to make them your own.

10:00-11:30am. $45

July 21

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 and agenda

July 21 & 28

From the Nelson Public Library

You Read! - Summer Reading Club 2026

JULY 21th – Join SRC and Liam from COINS for lively drumming and storytelling! All registered people will be provided with drums, or you are more than welcome to bring your own. Recommended ages 6-11. At Nelson Public Library

10:30am – 12:30pm Registration is required.

Click here to register

From City of Nelson

Nelson City Council - Special Council Meeting

4:30pm at City Hall Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, 310 Ward St.

July 21

From City of Nelson

Nelson City Council - Committee of the Whole Meting

7:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, 310 Ward St.

Click for more information and agenda

July 21

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.

Bars and Restaurants

Library Lounge at The Hume - Jazz with Paul Landsberg -

with:

July 21 - The Stringtones on guitar

July 28 - Don MacDonald on violin

Reservations recommended.. 6:00-9:00pm at 422 Vernon St. Never a cover.

📽️Movies

"Toy Story 5" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.

Click for 7:00 pm show

Every Tuesday

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

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.

Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026

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.

Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026

Also Wednesdays 11:00am-3:00pm

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

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.

Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026

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.

Euchre (no partner needed) - 12:45pm
Snooker Drop In - 1:00pm

717 Vernon street.

Ongoing, every Tuesday until December 29, 2026

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Wednesday+July

From Procter Community Society

Book Tour - Rosa and Louise on a Kootenay Book Tour - Rossland authors Rosa Jordan and Louise Sidley are coming to Procter to celebrate their recent childrens and YA novels “Project Wild One” and “Wild Spirits”. Suitable for families and children aged five and up.

4:00pm at Procter Library

July 22

From the Nelson Public Library

You Read! - Summer Reading Club 2026

JULY 22nd – Join the SRC in the programming room at 10:30 to learn about Wildsafe BC with a Park Ranger. Recommended ages 6-11. 10:30am – 12:30pm Registration is required.

Click here to register

July 22

From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series

Coming up

July 22 - Naturalist Talk: "Wildlife of Kokanee Creek"
July 23 - Naturalist Talk: "Bears, bears, bears!"
July 24 - Naturalist Talk: "Kootenay Lake Sturgeon & Burbot"
July 25 - Naturalist Talk: "Water World: Aquatic plants and animals."
August 5 - Remey Lacombe - Archaeology of the Sinixt
August 6 - Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics

7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,

4810 Highway 3A - By donation

Last event of the series is August 21

Bars and Restaurants

Red Light Ramen - Live Music Wednesdays.

July 22 - Emma Kade - https://lnkfi.re/emmakade

July 29 - Daniela - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgzAr1TxMA

7:00-9:00pm at 308 Herridge Lane.

Library Lounge at The Hume Hotel Live Jazz - Ongoing, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 pm. (updated July 2026)

Royal Canadian Legion No. 51 - Line dancing. Ongoing, every Wednesday

1:30 - 3:00 pm (updated May 2026)

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.

Ongoing every Wednesday

📽️Movies

"Toy Story 5" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.

Click for 7:00 pm show

Every Wednesday

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.

From Nelson Seniors Center Society

Crib (no partner needed) - 12:45pm
Snooker Drop In - 1:00pm

717 Vernon street.

Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026

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

Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026

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!

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until August 28

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.

Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026

Also Tuesdays 11:00am-3:00pm

From Kokanee Duplicate Bridge Club

You Play Bridge - Everyone welcome. 6:30pm at the Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.

Ongoing, every Wednesday until December 30, 2026

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Thursday+July

From the Capitol Theatre

Musical Theatre Performance

The 38th Annual Summer Youth Program presents:

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Thursday, July 23 - 7:00pm
Friday, July 24 - 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 - 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 - 2:00pm

At The Capitol Theatre - 421 Vernon St.

Adult $27.50; Students $20

July 23, 24, 25 and 26

From AFKO

Music Workshop and Discussion

Atelier musical bilingue avec Cécile Doo-Kingué

Meet Cécile Doo-Kingué, award-winning Francophone artist! Join an interactive bilingual discussion and musical workshop with one of Canada's most renowned guitarists. Discover her journey, her Francophone roots, and her creative process.

11:30am-12:30pm at AFKO - 807 Baker St, Nelson. $10.

July 23

From the Nelson Public Library

You Read! - Summer Reading Club 2026

JULY 23rd – Join the SRC in the programming room to build a home for aliens! Recommended ages are 6-11 years. 10:30am – 12:30pm Registration is required.

Click here to register

July 23

From Nelson Public Library

You Read! - Beach Reads Book Club

Bring your current read and join us for a relaxed evening at the library! There are no assigned titles. Just share what you're reading, discover new recommendations, and connect with fellow book lovers. Any book can be a beach read and we'd love to hear about yours!

5:30-7:00pm at Nelson Public Library - 602 Stanley St.

July 23

From Gericks

Bike Clinic and Fundraiser - All About Tires

Your tires are one of the biggest factors affecting your comfort, confidence, grip and reliability. We'll cover tire size selection and setup, finding the right tire pressure, tubeless systems and maintenance, essential trailside repair skill and how to fix flats and get yourself home. All proceeds will be donated to the Nelson Cycling Club.

5:30-7:00pm at Gericks - 702 Baker St. $10.

July 15 and July 23

From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series

Coming up

July 23 - Naturalist Talk: "Bears, bears, bears!"
July 24 - Naturalist Talk: "Kootenay Lake Sturgeon & Burbot"
July 25 - Naturalist Talk: "Water World: Aquatic plants and animals."
August 5 - Remey Lacombe - Archaeology of the Sinixt
August 6 - Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics

7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,

4810 Highway 3A - By donation

Last event of the series is August 21

From Toastmasters Nelson Fresh Tracks

Learn Communication Skills - Nelson Fresh Tracks - Besides learning valuable presentation and communication skills, members have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, the ability to think on their feet, how to run a meeting, and how to evaluate and provide effective feedback.

7:00-8:30 pm at Community First Health Coop Resource meeting room, 518 Lake St. and on Zoom.

Ongoing, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, July 9 - 23...

From Community Futures

Business Workshop - Webinar

Developing a Vision and Setting Business Goals - Learn why having a compelling vision and a unique value proposition are your keys to success in building your business. Using a variety of design thinking tools, we will discover the importance of creating a business strategy that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations for you, your customers, employees, and suppliers.

10:00-12:00pm. $60

July 23

From Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS)

Info Table - Mini Booth

Have you walked by our office and wondered what we do? Now's your chance to stop in and have a chat with us. We'll have a table set up out front of our new office space and you can discover what we do in the city and in our region, grab some brochures, learn how to prevent invasive species from impacting our communities, and find out how you can get involved!

12:00-1:00pm at 818 Vernon St.

~~Click for more information~~

July 23

From Selkirk College

Kids Summer Camp - Castlegar - Selkirk College Archery Camp

Instructors Andrew Crawford-White and Tanmay Deshpande will teach the fundamentals of archery, including bow safety, equipment knowledge, and basic shooting techniques. All equipment is provided.

Section 2: July 23-24 | Ages 10-14

8:30am-3:00pm at 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar. $185 plus GST.

July 23

Concert Postponed

NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, this concert has been postponed to Sunday, August 9, 7:00 pm. Tickets already sold will be honoured or refunded.

~~From Nelson United Church~~

~~Music Performance - Fundraiser -~~

~~Kwan and Friends~~

~~Our 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 till noon)~~

~~July 23~~

Bars and Restaurants

The Royal - Cécile Doo-Kingué. One of Canada’s most electrifying and versatile guitarists. $30 plus taxes and fees. 7:00-11:00pm. 330 Baker St.

July 23

Louie's Steakhouse - DJ Dubconscious 4:00-8:00pm. 616 Vernon St.

Every Thursday

Royal Canadian Legion No. 51 - Dart Night. Ongoing, every Thursday 6:00 pm start. (updated July 2026)

📽️Movies

"Toy Story 5" at The Shoebox, 225 Hall St.

Every Thursday

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.

Every Thursday until October 8

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

Every Thursday until August 27

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.

Every Thursday until August 27

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.

Ongoing, every Thursday, until December 31, 2026

From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery

You Tour! - Cold War Bunker Tour

1pm at the Nelson Museum. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until August 28

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.

Ongoing, every Thursday until December 31, 2026

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.

Every Thursday until August 19

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.

Ongoing, every Thursday until December 31, 2026

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.

Every Thursday until September 10

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Friday+July

From Nelson BC Farmers Market

Market - Nelson Night Market

Baker Street is about to come alive with an unforgettable evening of local shopping, incredible food, live music, and community spirit. Live music & performances. Incredible local food. Artisan vendors and farmers. A community street party in the heart of downtown!

6:00-10:00pm in the 200-400 blocks of Baker S.

July 24

From the Capitol Theatre

Musical Theatre Performance

The 38th Annual Summer Youth Program presents:

The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, July 23 - 7:00pm
Friday, July 24 - 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 - 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 - 2:00pm

At The Capitol Theatre - 421 Vernon St.

Adult $27.50; Students $20

July 23, 24, 25 and 26

From Immigrants in the Kootenays

Media Release - The World in One Hall - Celebrate Culture. Share Your Heritage.

We're gathering a vibrant celebration of global traditions-and we want YOU to be part of it! Share the beauty of your culture through language, music, art, dance, or cooking. Whether it's teaching a folk song, demonstrating a traditional craft, or sharing a family recipe, your story matters.

If you’d like to share your heritage as a presenter, we’d love to have you.

The event is happening at Taghum Hall, November 7 & 8 -

Registration closes: TODAY Friday, July 24, 2026

From Langham Galleries

Art Opening - Deb Borsos & Petra Hekkenberg

Join us for the opening of two new art exhibits: Deb Borsos—Beauty Follows Rage and Petra Hekkenberg—The Art of Safe Keeping. All are welcome.

7:00-9:00pm at 447 A Ave, Kaslo. Free.

July 24

From Nelson Innovation Centre

Create Games - Nelson Summer Game Jam

Do you love games? Come spend the weekend making a game prototype! All skill levels and game types welcome.

Work alone or in teams. The goal is to have a working prototype by the end of the weekend. Video games are most common but you can make anything, including board games, TTRPs, dress up games or party games.

July 24, 25 and 26 at Nelson Innovations Centre - 91 Baker St.

$20 entry fee. Email ola.rogula@gmail.com to register.

July 24, 25, 26

From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series

Coming up

July 24 - Naturalist Talk: "Kootenay Lake Sturgeon & Burbot"
July 25 - Naturalist Talk: "Water World: Aquatic plants and animals."
August 5 - Remey Lacombe - Archaeology of the Sinixt
August 6 - Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics

7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,

4810 Highway 3A - By donation

Last event of the series is August 21

From Kinniard Kids and Douglas Veysey

Media Release - Calling Stanley Humphries Class of 1976 - Here are a few of the details for the Class of 76 50th Reunion. Dates July 24, 25, & 26. Friday meet and greet, Saturday Banquet, Sunday coffee party. Save the date! We haven’t figured out total cost yet and all the details but want to let everyone know the dates we have tentatively booked the facilities. They wanted it Class of 76 in case we have grads that didn't graduate. Please invite our class if you know where they are it's been a long time.

From Wildsight, June 29, 2026

Job Opportunity - As the Communications and Engagement Lead you’ll provide strategic leadership for the communications and engagement team, ensuring cohesive messaging, effective campaigns, strong public presence, and meaningful opportunities for people to engage with Wildsight’s work. You’ll lead the Communications and Engagement team, manage Wildsight’s traditional media profile, work with campaign & program leads to identify and deliver day-to-day communications, content and engagement needs, and steward the Wildsight brand.

Send your application to admin (at) wildsight (dot) ca by TODAY July 24, 2026. Interviews will take place the week of August 6, 2026.

(SOLD OUT)~~From Shambhala Music Festival~~

~~Shambhala Music Festival, July 24-27, 2026~~

~~Salmo River Ranch, BC~~

See you in Salmo, British Columbia this July. Shambhala Music Festival is Canada’s premiere electronic music and arts festival. 200+ cutting-edge artists and 6 jaw-dropping stages come together in paradise to give life to this non-sponsored, family-run anomaly.

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

Every Friday, until July 31

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.

Every Friday July 24, 31

Radio

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

Bars and Restaurants

The Royal - Peligroso Bonsai. Featuring members of Antidoping! $25 plus taxes and fees.

8:30-11:50pm. 330 Baker St.

July 24

Royal Canadian Legion No.51 - Meat Draw! Support local Charities. 3:00-5:00pm at 402 Victoria St.

Every Friday

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

From Nelson Seniors Centre Society

You Play Scrabble - Adults of all ages welcome.

1:00pm at Nelson Seniors Centre, 717 Vernon St.

Ongoing, every Friday until December 18, 2026

From Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery

You Tour! - Cold War Bunker Tour

1pm at the Nelson Museum. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until August 28

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From the Capitol Theatre

Musical Theatre Performance

The 38th Annual Summer Youth Program presents:

The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, July 23 - 7:00pm
Friday, July 24 - 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 - 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 - 2:00pm

At The Capitol Theatre - 421 Vernon St.

Adult $27.50; Students $20

July 23, 24, 25 and 26

From St. Michael's and All Angels Chapel and Performance Centre

Music Performance - Wherzpeter

We are bringing a little bit of the East Shore across the lake. Join us for an evening with this wonderfully entertaining Kootenay folk/roots duo,

7:00-9:00pm at Balfour Chapel - 8551 Busk Rd. $20. Tickets at Kootenay Crafted Artisan Shop or call 250-229-4527.

July 25

From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Kokanee Creek Summer Speaker Series

Coming up

July 25 - Naturalist Talk: "Water World: Aquatic plants and animals."
August 5 - Remey Lacombe - Archaeology of the Sinixt
August 6 - Alistair and Cynthia Fraser
August 13 - James Baxter - Fish of Kootenay Lake
August 14 - Molly Teather Kootenay Lake Fish Management
August 19 - CKISS - Invasive Species Games Night
August 20 - Friends of Kootenay Lake - Birding Workshop (6:30 - 8:00pm)
August 21 - Grant Machutchon - Grizzly Bears in the Kootenays
August tba - Nelson Nerds - Lego Robotics

7:00 -8:00 pm in the theatre at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre,

4810 Highway 3A - By donation

Last event of the series is August 21

From Nelson Innovation Centre

Create Games - Nelson Summer Game Jam

Do you love games? Come spend the weekend making a game prototype! All skill levels and game types welcome.

July 24, 25 and 26 at Nelson Innovations Centre - 91 Baker St.

$20 entry fee. Email ola.rogula@gmail.com to register.

July 24, 25, 26

From Rochelle Wright and West Kootenay Buy Sell and Advertise

Fundraiser - Rob Wright Memorial Golf Tournament

It’s that time of year again - time to rally your team! Every dollar raised goes directly toward the Rob Wright Scholarship and helps keep youth involved in sports within our community. Whether you join us on the course, donate to our silent auction, or volunteer your time, your support helps continue Rob’s incredible legacy of community, sport, and opportunity for youth.

11:00am at Granite Pointe Golf Course - 1123 Richards St West.

July 25

From Nelson & District Riding Club

Horse Show - West Kootenay Show Series

Dressage, Hunter and more! Judge: Lillian Evaniew-Phelan. Concession open. Public welcome.

Closing date extended to July 18th.

8:00am start at 4635 Blewett Rd.

July 25

From All Ears Music Productions, Columbia Basin Trust, VIDEA

Music Performance - RagnaRok

An afternoon and evening of live music, great food, family activities, and community connection.

What started as a beloved local gathering continues to grow, bringing together musicians, families, friends, and neighbours for a day of celebration in the heart of Ymir. 3:00-11:00pm. Free.

July 25

Celebrating the Spirit & Legacy of David Orcutt - The community is warmly invited to gather from 3:00–6:00 pm. on July 25, 2026 at the Gazebo overlooking Slocan Lake and the Valhalla Mountains to celebrate the spirit and legacy of David Orcutt—a longtime Slocan Valley resident, educator, artist, inventor, and cherished friend. Come share stories, songs, laughter, memories, art, and conversation as we honour a man who spent his life bringing people together.

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, July 25 – Kim Bater

Saturday, August 1 – Mika Music - https://www.instagram.com/mika.moon_/

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!

Centennial Park, New Denver

July 25

Purple Pistils - New Denver's Own - 6:00 pm
Kootenay Women's Blues Review - 7:00pm
Click for more information
Click for Slocan Lake Arts Council website

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.

Bars and Restaurants

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.

Ongoing, every Saturday until December 26, 2026

Royal Canadian Legion 51 - Looks Easy Online Comedy Tour. Get ready to laugh out loud!

7:00pm at 402 Victoria St. $22.63.

July 25

Finley's Bar & Grill - Live on the Deck! Heather Gemmell. 5:00pm; 705 Vernon St. $5 cover.

July 25

Every Saturday

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.

Every Saturday to October 10

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.

Every Saturday to October 10

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.

Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026

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.

Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026.

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.

Ongoing, every Saturday until December 19, 2026

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From the Capitol Theatre

Musical Theatre Performance

The 38th Annual Summer Youth Program presents:

The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, July 23 - 7:00pm
Friday, July 24 - 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 - 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 - 2:00pm

At The Capitol Theatre - 421 Vernon St.

Adult $27.50; Students $20

July 23, 24, 25 and 26

From Nelson Innovation Centre

Create Games - Nelson Summer Game Jam

Do you love games? Come spend the weekend making a game prototype! All skill levels and game types welcome.

July 24, 25 and 26 at Nelson Innovations Centre - 91 Baker St.

$20 entry fee. Email ola.rogula@gmail.com to register.

July 24, 25, 26

From Nadine Podmoroff

Fundraiser - Music, Singing & Prayer for Peace

All are invited. Our goal is to unite in harmony, dance and prayers for peace and to raise $5000 towards water and food for the children of Gaza through “From Edmonton To Gaza”. This event features speakers, live music, Doukhobor Singers, Heartfelt Choirs, Dances of Universal Peace, refreshments and networking.

6:00pm at Crescent Valley Community Hall - 1385 Hwy 6.

July 26

From Taghum Community Hall

Community Work Party - Weeds be Gone!

Weeds are choking our plants and turning our paths into ex-paths. Help us to make those weeds a thing of the past, working alongside friends and neighbours in a beautiful place. Along with weeds we’ve also got treats and cold drinks! Bring gardening hand tools and gloves if you have them, and something to sit on. RSVPs appreciated by email to: volunteers@taghumhall.ca.

9:00am-12:00pm at Taghum Hall.

July 26

From the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51

Veterans and Active Service Members Coffee Break - CF Members, Reservists, and Retired Veterans of the Canadian and Allied Navy, Army, and Air Forces are invited on the last Sunday of each month to join together in the Hampton Gray VC Lounge to to meet and greet each other, talk, renew old friendships, check up on a local buddy you haven't seen in a while, or just come and be part of a group. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.

11 am on the last Sunday of every month at the Nelson Legion, 402 Victoria Street

July 26, August 30, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 27

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

Every Sunday

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 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 - July 27 - August 7, 21, 31

From Selkirk College

Media Release - Selkirk College Summer Film Camps This summer, Selkirk College is offering a Film Production camp for students ages 14-18, and 3 Big Screen Dreams film camps for ages 8-13. The film camp is a unique, long-standing program that connects youth in the community through hands-on creative education.

Founded in 2007, the camp has engaged hundreds of participants aged 8–18 in creating short films from start to finish, offering a professional-level experience in storytelling and production.

One-week camps as outlined below.

Big Screen Dreams, Ages 8-13, July 27-31
Click for more info and to register for the Film Production Camp (age14-18)
Click for more info and to register for "Big Screen Dreams" Camp (age 8-13)

Every Monday

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).

Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026

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

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.

Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026

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

Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026

From Nelson Seniors Centre Society

You Play Bridge - Adults of all ages welcome at Nelson Seniors Centre,

717 Vernon St. 12:45pm

Ongoing, every Monday until December 28, 2026

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From Amber Wolf Moon & Mossy Tree

We Dance! - Dance Portal

7:20pm-9pm at the North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson.

$20-30 cash only at the door

July 21 & 28

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.
Drop-in 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 1801 Connors Rd, Castlegar

Every other Tuesdays, July 14 - 28

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 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

From Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society

Call For Art - Remember the Dead - Event will be held November 8. 2026 at Nelson Cemetery - Reminder that our call for art for Remember the Dead is open until July 29th.

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

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.

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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.

July 30 to August 2

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

Bars and Restaurants

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

The Royal - Allie and Michelle vs The World. In this fast, chaotic, one hour comedy show, it’s performers vs. crowd. $10 plus taxes and fees. 7:30-10:00pm. 330 Baker St.

July 30

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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.

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

July 31

From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

Block Party - Kaslo Block Party

July 30 to August 2

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

Bars and Restaurants

Bloom Nightclub - The After Party With Vinyl Ritchie & Craig Mullin. $27.41-$37.98. 10:00pm-2:00pm at 198 Baker St.

July 31

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

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 Tandoori Grill Facebook page

July 31

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)

July 31 - August 14, 28 - Sept. 11, 25 - Oct. 9, 23 - Nov. 6, 20 - Dec. 4, 18

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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

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

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 the complete media release

August 1

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.

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.

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

From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

Block Party - Kaslo Block Party

July 30 to August 2

Bars and Restaurants

The Royal - Picklejuice w/Humoungus Fungus. $20 plus taxes and fees.9:00pm-1:00am. 330 Baker St.

August 1

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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.

August 2

From Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival

Block Party - Kaslo Block Party

Click for the complete media release

July 30 to August 2

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From BC Wildfire Service - July 18, 2026

Media Release - Increased activity in the Southeast Fire Centre - Fire activity in the Southeast Fire Centre has significantly increased over the past couple of days. Since Wednesday, July 15 over 2,400 lightning strikes have been recorded in the region, resulting 38 new wildfires. As we re-enter a period of hot, dry, and windy weather, more new starts are anticipated.

Ground crews, aviation resources, and heavy equipment are continuing to work on clusters of fires throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. Current and emerging fires are assessed and responded to, starting with fires that are in or have the potential to impact the wildland urban interface or critical infrastructure.

Today there has been an increase in wildfire smoke over many areas of the fire centre. Much of this smoke is originating from fires south of the Canada-U.S. border in Washington and Oregon. Depending on wind, this smoke will be visible over the coming days. There is a Smoke Forecast tool on the BC Wildfire Map/App that shows approximately where the smoke is coming from and what it will be like over the next two days. For more information on wildfire smoke impacts and how you can protect yourself, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control.

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.

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 here for the complete media release

From Interior Health - July 17, 2026

Media Release - Greater access to lab medicine training coming to the Interior - Students interested in laboratory medicine will soon have more opportunities to study, train and launch their careers closer to home thanks to new programs at Okanagan College and Selkirk College.

Okanagan College recently announced new Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) programs, with classes beginning in September 2027. Selkirk College will also welcome its first Medical Laboratory Assistant cohort during the 2027/28 academic year. Together, the programs create access to laboratory education in the Interior and create new pathways into rewarding careers in health care.

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

From the Regional District of East Kootenay, July 19, 2026

Effective 8:00pm on July 19, 2026, an Evacuation ALERT has been issued for the City of Kimberley including all properties within the municipal boundaries due to the Matthew Creek Wildfire.

For more information and topics to be covered, click here

Municipal Election - October 17, 2026

From the City of Castlegar, City of Trail, City of Rossland, City of Nelson, and the Village of Fruitvale
Workshop - Candidate Readiness Workshop - Do you want to run for local office?

With local government elections scheduled for October 17, 2026, the City of Castlegar, City of Trail, City of Rossland, City of Nelson, and the Village of Fruitvale are inviting residents from across the West Kootenays to explore what it takes to serve their communities through a free Candidate Readiness Workshop on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

The workshop aims to encourage and prepare residents who may be considering running for elected office.

From the RDCK

Media Release - 2026 General Local Election – Saturday, October 17, 2026 - The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is holding the 2026 General Local Election for eligible voters in Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J and K.

Eligible voters in these areas will vote for a Director for their electoral area, as well as in the School District Trustee Election for School District No. 8, School District No. 10 and School District No. 20.

The RDCK is providing information for voters, prospective candidates as well as paid election worker opportunities

Click here for more information about Key Dates, Election News, and Election Advertising

The the City of Castlegar, City of Trail, City of Rossland, City of Nelson, and the Village of Fruitvale are hosting a Candidate Readiness Workshop at 6pm on August 18, 2026 in the Selkirk Room, Castlegar & District Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar

Click for more information about this workshop

Editor's Note: the City of Cranbrook has released a document to help people who are interested in running for municipal office in Cranbrook. I am providing a link to the document as I feel that there is relevant information for all communities in BC. The document covers pretty much everything you'd need to know about being a city councilor or mayor in Cranbrook.

From the City of Cranbrook

So you want to be on City Council

Everything you need to know before running for Municipal Office in Cranbrook in 2026

Click hear to read the PDF

Police & Fire News

We list updates from Nelson RCMP, Nelson City Police, Castlegar & Trail RCMP,

whenever they post a media release

Obituaries

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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

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 a complete list of other courses offered throughout the region and online with additional information such as dates, times and how to register.

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

From the Nelson and District Community Complex - July 13, 2026

Media Release - Drowning Prevention Week Coloring Contest - National Drowning Prevention Week is July 19 - 25, 2026. Join us in recognizing the importance of drowning prevention by participating in the colouring contest at your local Recreation Complex.

There are Three Age Groups: 4 - 6 years |7 - 9 years | 10+ years

Take a colouring sheet home, create a masterpiece and return it to the complex by July 25th where it will be proudly displayed and entered into the contest. Winners will be chosen and notified by August 10

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

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.

From the City of Nelson, July 13, 2026

Media Release - Council approves next step for Nelson Hydro AMI metering - As part of the application process, Nelson Hydro is inviting public feedback. Residents can learn more about the project, ask questions, and share their comments through the Let's Talk Nelson website at letstalk.nelson.ca/AMI-Project. Town hall meetings will also be held in September (times and locations to be announced later this summer).

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.

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.

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From the City of Nelson, July 8, 2026

Media Release - BCUC approves final rural electricity rates for Nelson Hydro customers - The approved increases are 15.98% in 2026 and 1.95% in 2027. - These rates have been in effect on an interim basis since January 1, 2026; since the approved rates did not change, customers will not see any adjustments or credits on their bills.

The 2026 increase is largely the result of a province-wide BCUC review that updated how financing costs are calculated for smaller utilities like Nelson Hydro. Because that review took several years to complete, some costs were temporarily deferred. With the review now complete, those deferred costs are being recovered through the approved 2026 rates.

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

From the RDCK

Media Release - RDCK Launches Rural Organic Waste Management Rebate and Incentive Program - "The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is launching a new program to help rural residents reduce organic waste and support regional climate resilience. The Rural Organic Waste Diversion and Climate Resilient Communities project, funded by Columbia Basin Trust, provides financial and practical support for residents living outside the RDCK’s larger municipalities to better manage food and organic waste at home.

Through this initiative, eligible households can receive a rebate of up to $175 toward the purchase of approved organic waste management systems. Options include backyard composters, food waste digesters, tumbler composters, vermicomposting systems, Bokashi kits, and electric food recyclers. "

Click to read the complete Media Release

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

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.

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.

Access the guide here

Click for more information and to register

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.

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 July 29, 2026

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

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!

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.

Click here for complete media release

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.

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 more information on other local parks and trails

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.

Coming Up In August

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.

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

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.

Coming Up In September

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)

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 here for more information, to pre-register and raise funds or to donate directly

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

September 12

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.

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!!!

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 here to learn more and to register

September 13

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.

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

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

Coming Up In October

From Nelson Community Services

Fundraiser - Ride for Refuge on October 3, 2026

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.

Festival News

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Nelson International Mural Festival August 7-9

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.

Click here for more information and for tickets

Hiero Day Canada - September 11-13

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.

The Wild Mother Gathering - Sept 19

From Wild Song Yoga

Media Release - The Wild Mother Gathering - September 19, 2026

Vallican Whole Community Center, Winlaw, BC

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

Massif Music Festival Sept 24-26

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 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

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.

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From Wildsight, June 29, 2026

Communications and Engagement Lead you’ll provide strategic leadership for the communications and engagement team, ensuring cohesive messaging, effective campaigns, strong public presence, and meaningful opportunities for people to engage with Wildsight’s work. You’ll lead the Communications and Engagement team, manage Wildsight’s traditional media profile, work with campaign & program leads to identify and deliver day-to-day communications, content and engagement needs, and steward the Wildsight brand.

Send your application to admin (at) wildsight (dot) ca by July 24, 2026. Interviews will take place the week of August 6, 2026.

Click for complete job description

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

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

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From Nelson CARES Society

Job Opportunities: (Updated July 16, 2026)

From the City of Nelson

The City of Nelson has several job openings: (Updated July 9, 2026)

Click for job opportunities postings

From the RDCK

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has several job openings: (Updated July 18, 2026)

Additional positions available in various locations.

Click for job opportunities postings

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.

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.

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.

From Community Futures Central Kootenay

Community Futures Central Kootenay - Offers a wide range of programs and services to support new and existing businesses.

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.

Click here for more information and to fill out the form

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Jump to Ongoing Volunteer Needs

These are time sensitive volunteer opportunities.

For MANY more, ongoing, volunteer opportunities, click the above link.

From Elephant Mountain Literary Festival

Festival seeking volunteers to help create the October 1 to October 4 Literary Event.
Recruiting new board members to join our board starting in December 2026.

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From The RDCK

Summer Program Guides are Now Available Online

Click to read the Summer Program Guide

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

Draw will be held September 7, 4PM at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Good Luck!!! Tickets available at the Nature Centre.

Click to read the complete media release and for more info on how to donate

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!

From Nelson Police Department

The race will be held September 20, 2026

Click for more information, pricing and to register

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!

Click for more information and to donate

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.

GoFundMe & Meal Train Campaigns

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

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 Kütne Reader, Greg Nesteroff, July 4, 2026

Kootenay time zone oddities - If the provincial government makes good on a promise this fall to do away with the bi-annual time change and stick with permanent Daylight Saving Time, BC will be one hour behind Washington state from November through March. So you’ll have to adjust your watch when you cross the border. (There is still plenty of time, no pun intended, for the government to change its mind.) The whole history of time zones, especially in the Kootenays, makes my head hurt. Fortunately, Tammy Bradford of the Creston Museum has provided a detailed history of this highly confusing subject here and here.

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From Nelson Museum

90th Anniversary of Slocan Chief Cabin |

September 13-14, 1986 - Gordon Fleming films coverage of the 90th anniversary of the Slocan Chief Cabin in Kokanee Glacier Park.

Okanagan Helicopter landing by a lake, views from on board the helicopter of the mountains and lakes. Doug Williams is the pilot. The film shows many attendees of a barbeque outside the Slocan Chief Cabin. Phil Whitfield (BC Parks) makes a speech outside the cabin and other parks staff including Gary Price, Gord MacAdams, Don Trickett, John Carter, Kevin Giles are pointed out.

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From Kokanee Creek Nature Centre

Bears and Huckleberries - There are huckleberries ripening - and of course bears eating them! We have temporarily closed off the upper trails to the public both for public safety and to allow the bears to feed on the huckleberries up there. Please respect the closures and leave the berries for the bears!

Click to watch nature video

📽️Free Movies

The Nelson Public Library offers many more services than just books!

Click here for a list of free video services

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ART Galleries and Exhibits

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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.

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

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

Open Tuesdays though Saturdays, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Free admission Thursdays 4:00-8:00pm

Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St.

The Nelson Public Library often has art exhibits by local creators.

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.

June 26 to July 30

Open 7 days a week, various hours

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.

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

Open Wednesdays though Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00pm

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.

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)

Open 7 days a week, various hours

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.

Open 7 days a week, various hours

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.

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

Open Tuesdays though Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm

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.

Open Fridays through Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm

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.

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.

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.

Click to view 2026 ArtWalk map

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.

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.

Click for gallery of 2026 sculptures

Art Resources

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, 2026

NEWArea E & F Weekly Director’s Newsletter

Upcoming General Local Elections, Saturday, October 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

"Articulate" Magazine—a project of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

The first word on arts, culture and heritage in the Columbia Basin

2026

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Capitol Theatre Newsletter

The Emperor’s New Clothes

September 11, 2025

NEWCentral Kootenay Invasive Species Society, (CKISS)

Nature for Neighbourhoods program

July 17 2026

City of Nelson

2023-2026 Strategic Goals

June 2026

Civic Theatre Society

A Home for Our Imaginations

May, 2026

Columbia Basin Trust

A Taste of Métis Culture

June 2026

Community Futures Central Kootenay

Nakusp Open House, Film Industry Survey & Start-Up Support June 3, 2026

Cube Climbing Centre

Summer Send Off 2026

July, 2026

Discover Circus

A Decade of Discover Circus Celebration & Fundraiser

July, 2026

Friends of Kootenay Lake

Upcoming Events

July 3, 2026

Click to read the Summer Program Guide

From The RDCK

Summer Program Guides are Now Available Online

Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST)

Connecting Kootenay Businesses with Technology & Expertise

July 3 2026

Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community

We're Recruiting - Make a Difference With Us

February 6, 2026

Kootenay Conservation Program

Faces and Places

June 2026

Kootenay Emergency Response Physicians Association - KERPA

The KERPA Raffle is back! And the Grand Prize is $5000 CASH!

May 30, 2026

Kootenay Kids

Professional Development Offerings

June/July 2025

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Kootenay Seniors magazine

Fall 2025 Edition

Mir Centre, Selkirk College

Community Forum on Immigration

March 4, 2026

Nelson & District Arts Council

Free Intercultural Training

October 2, 2025

Nelson & District

Chamber of Commerce

Why Chambers of Commerce Matter—Especially in Small Communities

February 9, 2026

Nelson Cycling Club

Fresh Dirt:

Nelson Seniors Centre Society

Notes From the Board

June 2026

NEWNelson & District Women's Centre

We're Hiring

July 2026

City of Nelson Nelson Hydro

2026-27 Budget & Rates

Fall 2025 Newsletter

Nelson Public Library

The library is heading outside to the Wildfire Awareness Park Party

July 2026, Newsletter

Osprey Community Foundation

Osprey Community Summer Contest

July 2, 2026

The Outdoor Learning School & Store

A few timely updates:

December 2025

Oxygen Art Centre

We Need Art As Much As We Need Oxygen

June, 2026

Regional District of Central Kootenay

Public Engagement in the RDCK

June 2026

Riondel Community Association

RCA Saturday Socials

March 2026

Selkirk College

Community Education & Workplace Training Courses

July 7, 2026

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Slocan Lake Arts Council

Your Summer Soundtrack Starts Here!

July 11 2026

Taghum Hall

It's the dog days of summer!

July, 2026

The Vallican Whole

Up Close & Intimate with Two Pianos, No Rodeo

May 11, 2026

West Kootenay

Regional Arts Council

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

July 2026

West Kootenay

Climate Hub

February Climate Hub Networking Call

February 2026

West Kootenay Hiking

Happy New Year!

January 1. 2026

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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

Read Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Wildfire Awareness, Chamber Music, Papercutting Workshop, Herb Hammond, Starbelly Jam Fest, Silent Book Club and MORE

Read Friday, July 3, 2026

Art Opening at Museum, Chamber Music, Joni Mitchell Tribute. Climb For KERPA, Starbelly Jam, Balfour Daze, Mexican Reggae and MUCH MORE

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We Are Here To Help!

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.

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.

Click here for information of Parking Possibilities in our growing City

From the City of Nelson

Public Information

Is Parking a Challenge for you in the City of Nelson?

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

Click for more detailed information

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Housing Help

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.

Click to read the complete Media Release

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.

Click for more information and how to access

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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Health Help

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Click for more information and Tools and Resources

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.

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.

Click to read complete article

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.

Click for more information and additional links

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

From Prima Health Cooperative and

KB Access Clinic

Media Release 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.

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.

Click for complete information

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

Click for more information and to book an appointment

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.

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.

Click for more information and to apply

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

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.

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

From The Canadian Cancer Society

Volunteer drivers in the Nelson area for The Canadian Cancer Society. All rides are local or nearby.

From Camp Koolaree

Camp Koolaree, Various - Love working with kids as part of a fun and friendly team? Various positions and durations required.

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 Nelson Electric Tramway

Nelson Electric Tramway Volunteer - We have many different needs and opportunities.

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

Click here for more information and to apply

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!

From Friends of the Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society

Form a lively informal group to help FOKLSS transition from hiatus.

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.

"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.

From RDCK

Volunteer Opportunity

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.

Click for more information and for Expression of Interest form

From Balfour Harrop Fire Rescue

Volunteer Opportunity - Are you ready to turn the dream of climbing to new heights into a reality? Because if you ask us… you’d be joining the best volunteer firehall in the Kootenays. No experience? No problem. We provide all the training—you bring the commitment. Although our Balfour side is currently wait listed, we are seeking 3-4 new members for Harrop

From the RDCK

Emergency Support Services Responder - Volunteers commit to a minimum of 18 hours of training, plus monthly team meetings.

From Our Daily Bread

Volunteer Opportunity - 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

From St. Saviours Anglican Church, Sept. 5, 2025

Volunteer Opportunity - Community Meal Program Volunteers at Anglican church - Volunteers needed -Community meals at the Anglican church - We need two volunteers to prepare meals Saturdays and serving meals on Sundays, 1:30-4. We are in need of Lead Cooks for most Saturdays.

From Nelson Community Food Centre

Volunteer Opportunity - We’re currently 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 delicious, nutritious, and culturally diverse meals that bring people together to share food and connect. We serve balanced, affordable dishes - often made with the same ingredients available through our food bank - to support food security and build community.

Board member information and application

The Nelson Community Food Centre is 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.

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Summer Heat/Fire/Smoke Resources

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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Arts, Culture

& Recreation

Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO), Nelson

(250) 352-3516

The Capitol Theatre, Nelson

Calendar -- Donate

(250) 352-6363

Castlegar Sculpturewalk

The Cube, Climbing, Nelson

(250) 352-2808

Kaslo & District Public Library

(250) 353-2942

Kootenay Coop Radio

(250) 352-9600 (office)

Kootenay Gallery of Art Centre, Castlegar

(250) 365-3337

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute

(250) 352-2264

Langham Cultural Centre, Kaslo

(250) 353-2671

Nelson and District Riding Club

Nelson Baseball Association

Nelson Curling Centre

(250) 352-7628

Nelson Cycling Club

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery

(250) 352-9813

Nelson Public Library

(250) 352-6333

Nelson Seniors' Centre

Website and Calendar

Oxygen Art Centre, Nelson

(250) 551-6329

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre

(250) 362-7722

Selkirk College Campus Recreation

1-888-953-1133

Slocan Lake Arts Council

Starbelly Jam

Taghum Hall

(778) 463-1114

West Kootenay Hiking

West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

(250) 352-2421

Capacity Building

Central Kootenay Food Policy Council, Nelson

Columbia Basin Trust - Basin Business News

1-855-510-2227

Kootenay Association of Science &Technology (KAST), Nelson

(236) 287-2080

Make a Change, Nelson

1-888-927-7473

Mir Centre for Peace, Selkirk College,Castlegar

(250) 365-7292

Neighbours United, Castlegar

(250) 921-5497

Environment

Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society,

1-844-352-1160

Friends Of Kootenay Lake, Nelson

(250) 777-2744

Kootenay Conservation Program, Kootenays

1-844-775-2722

Living Lakes Canada, Nelson

(778) 802-8392

West Kootenay Climate Hub, Nelson

Wildsight, Kimberly

(250) 427-9325

Youth Climate Corps BC

Social Services

Circle of Indigenous Nations Society

1-877-904-2634

Family Support Institute of BC, Vancouver

(604) 540-8374 ext. 523

Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee & Community

Website

(604) 373-9466

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS), Nelson

(250) 352-6200

Kootenay Kids, Childcare Resource & Referral, and Family Place, Nelson

(250) 352-0407

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, Nelson

250-354-2334

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society

Website

250-352-6008

Nelson & District Women's Centre

(250) 352-9916

Our Daily Bread, Nelson

250-352-1722

Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter, Nelson

Website

250-352-9876

Valican Whole Community Centre

(250) 226-7311

West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic, Nelson

778-463-2232

Government

Area E Weekly Director’s Newsletter

(250) 505-4990

Utilities

Nelson Hydro