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Friday, Feb. 06, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 05building Nelson & area community since 1988
theexpressNewsUpdate
Emma Kade album release at Expressions Performance Café
Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
see page 2
Land Linking workshops for young agrarian entrepreneurs
See page 5
Trout Stanley play readingsee page 3
Table of Contents WEAThttp://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IBRITISH76
Click here forhttp://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IBRITISH76N e l s o n
W e a t h e rArts & Entertainment....................p. 2Community News..........................p. 5What’s On Calendar.......................p. 7Classifieds.................................. p. 11
Film: Finding Dawna story of missing and murdered aboriginal women
see page 4
Expressions and the British Columbia North Cascade Review bring you two acts from Victoria for the price of one. Brothers is comprised of Owen and Shane Hooper, who decribe their genre as “flower music”. Cadboro is a garage pop quartet fea-turing Adrian Heim, Suzie Raudaschl, Hazen Price and Sam Merritt. Check these up and coming artists out!
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Valentines Day ConcertSaturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at the Blue House, 503 Fourth St. Nelson
An evening of love songs from across the centuries. The beautiful and talented Noémi Kiss and Rita deane will perform works by dowland, Sor, Giuliani, Rodrigo, Sieber, Britten and more. Tickets on sale at Otter Books.
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“In Space” with local DJ’s Saturday, Feb 7, 9 p.m to midnight at the Royal on Baker
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Emma Kade album release at Expressions Performance CaféSaturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10
Get it On Vinyl is presenting Emma Kade’s release party for her debut album “Transparent” at the leg-endary Expressions Cafe. Originally from Creston, Emma Kade taught herself to play guitar and developed a unique style based on her love of blues, country, pop and folk music.
This all ages show is $5 at the door or can be purchased at Eddy’s Music store. doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8.
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Like Father, Like SonSaturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
British comedian Chris Gibbs stars in Like Father, Like Son? Sorry. a 75-minutes ode to fatherhood that is sure to keep you laughing. Gibbs playfully explores the fears, worries and surprises of being a new father, and the absolute terror of wanting to be a good one.
Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for students and Capitol Season sub-scribers. Buy tickets at
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Love our talented youthSaturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
Oxygen Art Centre’s 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival will take place this year over the weekend of February 14th - 15th, 2015 in Nelson, B.C. The premiere event of the festival is the Talent Slam at the Capitol Theatre on Valentines day.
This year’s Talent Slam artists are; musicians and singers Tibo Kolmel, Trulee, Abhijith Kishan Ramesh, Alexandra Schlosser, Bryce Harrison, Clayton Mallette, Keegan Schuh & Kevin Wasilenkoff and comedians and performance artists Espoir Segbeaya, Zorn Rose, Morgan Beck, Lilyahna Miller and dierdra McCrory and danc-ers Oksana Maslechko, Shanti Harris, Serafina Christine, Richelle Lapot and Bronwen Bird, with MCs dunavan Janzen-Morris and Galen Boulanger.
Tickets $5 for Children and Youth (aged 29 and under) and $10 for Adults. capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Art opening: Boukje ElzingaSaturday, Feb. 7, Opening: 1 p.m. Artisit Talk: 2 p.m. at Gallery B Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History 502 Vernon Street
What do international drug car-tels and sun-soaked vacations have in common? in a new exhibition of work at Touchstones Nelson, artist Boukje Elzinga explores these con-nections and more.
As an added attraction, Elzinga will occasionally be spending time painting in the gallery during the exhibition. in February, shewill there Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The exhibit will run until May 17.www.touchstonesnelson.ca
QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentBig Lip Sync returns to Capitol
Register by Friday, Feb. 13Show: Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Remember back in 2011, when the Capitol Theatre held its last Community Big Lip Sync Contest? Remember how you wished you’d had the gumption to enter and how you’d decided that next year you would? But next year never came ... until now! To enter the Big Lip Sync Contest register at the Capitol Box Office or by calling 250-352-6363 by Friday, Feb. 13 for the Saturday, March 7 show
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Indie publishing presentationTuesday, Feb. 17, 7p.m. at the Nelson Public Library
Award-winning indie author Kristene Perron offers insight into the sometimes confusing world of self-publishing. This free, one-hour presen-tation will help writers choose a pub-lishing path, learn how it works and how to avoid pitfalls along the way, and get tips on marketing and promo-tion. Writers of all levels are welcome and internet fluency is not required.
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Playreading: Trout StanleyFriday, Feb 6, 7 :30 p.m. at Booksmyth 338 Baker Street, $10
Local actors Cate Baio, Carly Brandel and Lucas Myers will give a reading of Claudia dey’s acclaimed play Trout Stanley. Set in northern British Columbia, on the outskirts of a mining town between Misery Junction and Grizzly Alley, the play a funny story about three people who confuse codependence for co-operation and affliction for affection.
J’M, P. Bonin with Marty CarterSaturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
The band name, J’M,( J’aime), means “i Love” in french, which is what Julie and Josh’s music aims to be. By incorporating french and english into their mix of reggae, hip hop, motown, folky nature, they bring a upbeat, happy and exciting sound to those listening.
Next up, Patrick Bonin performs with Marty Carter Patrick. Both mem-bers of Sonic Fuse (who will be show-casing their skills at Starbelly Jam and Shambhala festivals this summer. Expect a mix of world and folk music with original soulful lyrics, catchy melodies on guitar, piano ,flute and sax. For more information visit:
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QuickLinks: Arts&entertainmentAmnesty film festival
Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 12:30 & 6:30 p.m. at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College (Tenth St.)
Amnesty international Nelson is presenting REEL AWARENESS, the 15th annual Human Rights Film Festival, bringing together inspiration and information in a collection of eye-opening, critically acclaimed docu-mentaries from around the world.
The festival kicks off on Friday eve-ning at 7:00 with The Secret Trial 5, an examination of one of the human costs of the war on terror. At 8:50 is Music and Coexistence. Saturday afternoon begins at 1:00 with Apartheid: Voices in Black and White. where filmmakers explore Apartheid and its legacy in South Africa. At 2:00 Everyday Rebellion, celebrates the power of creative non-violent protest and civil disobedience by drawing on many examples from around the world. The festival closes on Saturday evening with Granito: How to Nail a Dictator. The film’s producers will connect in via Skype to introduce their film. The 8:30 film is Kismet, showing how Turkish soap operas are helping women across the region to claim their rights and trans-form their lives.
Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson or at the door. Each evening presentation is $10; Saturday afternoon is by donation.
Expressions and Nelson and district Women’s Centre are hosting screening the film ‘Finding dawn’ (description below) and leading a facilitated discussion around the causes of systemic violence against Aboriginal women as well the historic response or lack of in Canada.
Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh presents a compelling documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years. From Vancouver’s Skid Row to the Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia, to Saskatoon, this film honours those who have passed and uncovers rea-sons for hope.
Admission is by donation. The Expressions regularly scheduled Open mic will follow at 8 p.m.
QuickLinks: Community NewsSD8 releases public input
School district 8 was over-whelmed by the response the public provided a recent public feedback process for school facilities and has now posted a summary of the 42 sce-narios received during the feedback period on their website. Their next steps include examining the scenari-os internally before holding another round of public feedback sessions.
in the fall of 2014, Sd8 held pub-lic meetings in area communities to share data around enrolment projec-tions, capacity utilization, future capi-tal costs, local and global education trends as well as sharing possibilities about what different learning environ-ments might look like to maximize learning opportunities for students in Sd8. At the end of each public meet-ing, participants were encouraged to begin to think about the current and upcoming challenges facing the Board and ways of optimizing the district’s buildings to add value to learning for students in Sd8.
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Land Linking workshopsThursday, Feb 12, 1-9 p.m. at Vallican Whole Community Centre, Winlaw
The Young Agrarians will be host-ing a series Land Linking events, which combine a practical workshop on the ins and outs of alternative land access arrangements (options like leasing and licensing land) with a potluck social.
Kootenay demand for local food is on the rise. A recent Rural development institute poll found that Basin residents not only want a local diet, but 69% are also prepared to pay a premium for local foods. With our region’s farmers among the oldest in the country, the market seems to be calling out for more young farmers to help meet demand.
These Kootenay Land Linking workshops will be held from 1-6pm in Winlaw on February 12 and in invermere on February 14. Workshops will be followed by potluck socials open to all. A more informal gathering will be held in Creston on February 21. All events are free or by donation. For more information and to register, visit:youngagrarians.org/growing-kootenay-
Selfdesign WildEarth presents a Coffee House Fundraiser. The main attractions are two short films:
“A Missed Opportunity”, a short film made by Katie Newton, a home-schooled teen
“Autumn Wings”, an award win-ning movie made by a Selfdesign group for the 48 hour Zoom Film Fest in 2012.
Also Featuring: an open Mic, Silent auction, Music, Poetry.
The Selfdesign WildEarth Outdoor Program provides youth of BC with an opportunity to integrate learning across disciplines, connect with other learners, and experience learning as a thrilling adventure. All proceeds of this event are going to fund the last trip of the WildEarth program.
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Coldest Night of the YearRegistration open for event on Saturday, Feb. 21
2, 5 and 10km non-competitive walk. provides participants the oppor-tunity to experience a hint of thechal-lenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, while raising much needed funds for the Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign. Register your team at:
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First and last weekends of February
Nelson & district Hospice Society is offering a 30-hour volunteer train-ing that provides the basic training necessary to volun-teer in any hospice within BC. To apply, please follow these steps: become famil-iar with Nelson Hospice by viewing their website. Click on “Volunteering”, then download andcom-plete the application form.
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Youth trip to OttawaApplication deadline: Monday, Feb. 16Travel dates: May 3-6
The Nelson Rotary Club is looking for applicants to the Adventure in Citizenship Program in the National Capital Region. Participants will be billeted with host families and provided with bed and breakfast and trans-portation to and from the program.
The selected student must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant between the ages of 16 and 18 by May 1, 2015, enrolled in and attending school (grade 11 or 12), and maintaining acceptable grade standards.
Travel arrangements and expenses are provided by the Nelson Rotary Club. For more information and application forms, contact Eileen Holland
Grief Support SeriesThursday, Feb. 12 until Mar. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Nelson & district Hospice Society is offering a free 4-week Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of someone through death. Pre-registration is required but attendance is free. For more information and/or to register, please call Nelson Hospice at 250-352-2337 or email [email protected]. All calls are confidential. donations gratefully accepted.
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Album Release Party
Emma Kade
Saturday February 7, 2015
8:00 P.M. Expressions Cafe
Tickets: $5.00
Justice & Peace circleWednesday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SelfDesign High Kalein Learning Centre, 402 West Richards St.
What is the connection between Transformative Justice and Peace? Let’s get together and talk about it!
Join Selfdesign High in a Talking Circle to cre-ate an innovative way to spread Transformative Justice among Nelson Youth Community and sur-roundings. Come to share your inspirations, feelings and insights through arts and group work.
The Talking Circle pro-cess has its own magic. Organizers hope the Thoughts will connect into ideas, and then Wishes may become a Project.
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Pink T-Shirt DayWednesday, Feb. 25
Bullying is still a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and on the internet. Each year, on Pink T-Shirt day, the public is encouraged to wear some-thing pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tol-erate bullying anywhere.
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Interior Health winsFor the third year in
a row, interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers, a designa-tion recognizing employers in B.C. that provide excep-tional workplaces.www.canadastop100.com/bc/
Game 7:30 p.m at Civic TheatreCribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm.
Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious servicesCentre for Spiritual Living Sunday
Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org
Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St.
Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley
First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites
Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. divine pur-pose, serving community developing relationships
St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711
St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394
Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Cathedral of Mary immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m.
Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]
Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month
What’sOn this weekFri. Feb. 06
live musicBob Marley’s 70th Birthday Bash ft. Gisto +
dubconscious at Spiritbar http://www.hume-hotel.com/spiritbar
After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then dJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.8:30pm - midnight Friday Night Live hosted
by Marty Carter, Patrick Bonin and Jimmy Lewis at the Royal
special eventsAmnesty Film Festival 7 p.m., Shambhala
canadian gothic” - NY Times “When the actors swing on the poetic language it’s a beautiful thing” - Edmonton Journal. TNT playreading series presents: Cate Baio Carly Brandel and Lucas Myers in Claudia dey?s Hit play Trout Stanley at 7:30 pm Booksmyth 338 Baker St Only $10
ongoing eventsMovie: The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m. at Civic
TheatreGender Outlaws, a support and social group
for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362.
Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Feb. 07live music
Emma Kade’s Album Release Party: “Transparent” at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward St. 8- 10 p.m. Tickets $5 at Eddy Music or at the door.
The Funk Hunters w/ Smoothie on Sax - AV Set at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spir-itbar
J’M, Patrick Bonin with Marty Carter at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic unplugged Sessions, 1-3
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Wed. Feb. 11live music
Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 8 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
Vibe R/B, Soul 8 p.m. at the RoyalKaraoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at
Finleysspecial events
Film: Exploring the Experience of indigenous Women in Canada - ‘Finding dawn’ Film Screening & discussion at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/events/858245390864913/
Talking Circle to create an innovative way to spread Transformative Justice among Nelson Youth Community and surroundings. Come to share your inspirations, feelings and insights through arts and group work. 6:30 to 8:30 PM Selfdesign High, 402 West Richards St, Nelson.
Cinderella - Ballet Jorgen 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Nutritious cooking on a budget with Maggie Jones at the Women’s Centre, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5 fee.
ongoing eventsMovie: The Imitation Game 11 a.m (Babes in
Arms Maniteee for parents of young children - others welcome too), Back to Front: Peter Gabriel Live in London ’13 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre
Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email [email protected]
Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identi-fied women are welcome.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m.
Preschool Storytime for 3 – 5 year olds 10:15 – 10:45.Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.
Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson united Church at 602 Silica Street
Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St
Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info
Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105
NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:30-5:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727
Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nel-sonelderabuse.org/
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Feb. 12live music
Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
College DJ Night at Finley’sKevin Philip, guitar, vocals, 6-8 p.m. at the
Royalspecial events
Hedwig and the Angry inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
Valentine Party, 5-7 p.m. at Kootenai Moon Furniture! Meet local Artisans, enjoy Kutenai Chai, win: Whitewater down duvet!
ongoing eventsMovie:. Mr. Turner 7:30 p.m. at Civic
TheatreQi Gong at the united Church 10.30a.m. $3
drop in feePing pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in,
6-10 p.mLadies Target Shooting. No experience need-
ed. Contact Angela [email protected] for more info & to book a space
Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15Mon. Feb. 09
live musicJazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6
-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-loungeDinner with Jimmy Lewis 6-8 p.m. at the
Royalspecial events
Salsa & Cha-Cha Practica at Finley’s Pub from 6:30-8:30pm on Feb 9th. $5pp. (250)354-8085 for info
Dazzling Dinner with Johnny Magick - Card tricks at your tableside 6-8 p.m. Rip’N dale 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Royal
ongoing eventsMovie. The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m at Civic
TheatreKundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation
Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
RC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out.
Rotary Club of Nelson daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume
religious servicesCentre for Spiritual Living Sunday
Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org
Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St.
Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley
First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites
Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. divine pur-pose, serving community developing relationships
St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711
St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-354-3308.
Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394
Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Cathedral of Mary immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or [email protected]
Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Plan AheadElliott Brood w/ The Wilderness of Manitoba
@ Spiritbar The Wilderness of Manitoba at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar, Monday, Feb 16
iPad and iPhone basics mini workshop at the Nelson Public Library 10:30-noon Tuesday, Feb. 17
Nelson Daybreak’s international Tasting Faire at Prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at BCAA, Nelson Family Eyecare. Wednesday, Feb. 18
Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the
Royalspecial events
Oxygen Art Centre’s 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre $5 for Children and Youth (aged 29 and under) and $10 for Adults. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Memorial March for Murdered and Missing indigenous Women noon at Nelson City Hall Bring your drums. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hedwig and the Angry inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. The Council of Canadians regular monthly
meeting 10 am at 101 Baker Street (downstairs). All welcome. info: 250-352-9871
Movie: TBA at Civic TheatreNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome
Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727
NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious servicesCathedral of Mary immaculate Mass, Nelson
at 7 p.m.Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.Sun. Feb. 15
live musicJazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6-
10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-loungeKaraoke at Finley’s irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special eventsNelson Leafs vs Castlegar at the Nelson &
district Community Complex 2:30 p.m.ongoing events
Movie: TBA at Civic TheatreCribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm.
Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
Thurs. Feb. 12 cont’dToastmasters: Improve your public speaking,
communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.org
NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Fri. Feb. 13live music
After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then dJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Open Stage hosted by Marty Carter and Patrick
Bonin 8:30 p.m. at the Royalspecial events
Hedwig and the Angry inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
Big Lip Sync Contest registration dead-line! www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/event_details.php?id=691sub3503
ongoing eventsMovie: TBA at Civic TheatreGender Outlaws, a support and social group
for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362.
Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.
NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Feb. 14live music
Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque 10th anniversary Valentines Burlesque Show at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar
Valentine’s Day Concert - Noémi Kiss & Rita deane at 7:30 pm The Blue House, 503 Fourth Street, Nelson An evening of love songs from across the centuries.
Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-
Friday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Selfdesign High Benefit: films, open mic, silent auctionSaturday, Feb. 7, p.m. Emma Kade’s Album Release Party: Passionate singer-songwriter from CrestonWednesday, Feb 11, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Exploring the Experience of Indigenous Women in Canada - ‘Finding Dawn’ Film Screening & Discussion, 8 p.m.-? Open Mic Night at ExpressionsThursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. BC North Cascadia Review with Cadobro and Brothers, $10 Two up and coming acts from VictoriaWednesday, Feb 18, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Feb 25, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsSaturday, Feb 28, 7:30 p.m. Dan Frechette returns to Expressions
Expressions Performance Café supports local, we serve:
Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15
What’sOn this weekPlan Ahead cont’dChinese New Years celebration for tweens
(ages 9-12) at the Nelson Public Library 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19
LVR Drama presentation “Almost, Maine”directed by Robyn Sheppard Tickets Students/Seniors $12 Adults $15 at the Capitol Theatre Feb. 19-21
Hedwig and the Angry inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office Feb 19-21 and Feb 26-28
Mr. Lahey & Randy w/ Randy from Creston, drunk on Purpose & Cass Rhapsody at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Feb. 20
Canadian Federation of university Women meeting at the Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Guest:Eileen Pearkes speaking about the Columbia River Treaty https://sites.google.com/site/nelsoncfuw
Coldest Night of the Year Walk to raise funds for Room to Live Campaign, Saturday Feb. 21 www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/nelson
Huevos EP - Release! dance party at the Health Collective celebrating new electronic album: Rabs & Mooves, Saturday Feb. 21
Capitol Kids Series: From Handel to Hip Hop 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitolthe-atre.bc.ca Sunday, Feb. 22
PIAF - Atlantic Ballet Theatre Canada at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Feb. 27
Big Lip Sync Contest at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Saturday, Mar. 7
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a portal to our everyday
lives as they can show-case what we are doing and, in many ways this also establishes trends depending on the popu-larity of the subject tak-ing the selfie. The tech-nology of today also allows for an increase in the taking of selfies. Since virtually every portable device is capa-ble of carrying a built-in camera, the accessibil-ity in taking a selfie has increased drastically in recent times.
R e m b r a n d t Harmenszoon was a famous painter who did many self portraits and he ended up being a celebrat-ed artist. What does this have to do with anything? it makes a point that even the most selfie-centric of us are still capable of great-ness, even if Rembrandt made his selfies with paint and a brush as opposed to a camera. Like many tech-nology-centric trends, as long as selfies are done in a limited way that doesn’t consume our lives then it’s a trend i have no issue with.
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Flowers to our wonderful elected officials for finally being able to rid our city of the antiquated, heavy handed and alienating dog by-law and to welcome those of us who have furry family members back into downtown.
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The Affordable Childcare PlanN d P
leader Tom Mulcair has r e c e n t l y l a u n c h e d a plan for a ffo rdab le childcare in
Canada. it is no secret that Quebec has the most affordable childcare in the country, and Tom, as a former Quebec cabinet minister, witnessed the success affordable childcare played in helping families and boost-ing the economy of the province. His plan would build on the Quebec model to bring quality, accessible childcare to all of Canada.
Compared with some European and English-speaking countries, the employment rate for women in Canada is high - at about 75 percent. Both parents work in two-thirds of Canadian families. There are current-ly 900,000 Canadian children in need of care with no access to regulated affordable spaces. Some families pay thousands of dollars every month for licensed childcare – more than they pay in rent or for their mortgages.
Tom’s plan anticipates creating one million new spaces over the eight
year phase-in period and reducing parents’ costs to no more than $15 per day for each child. Recognizing that delivery of childcare is regulated pro-vincially, the NdP will consult with provinces, territories and indigenous communities in the development of a childcare strategy that will work for all stakeholders.
The initial annual investment of 1.9 billion dollars will fund 370,000 new spaces. After eight years the annual federal investment in childcare will have increased by $5 billion. Costly, yes, but over and above the obvi-ous benefits to parents, the economist Pierre Fortin asserts that the program will be self-financing. A Td Bank research survey suggests that for every $1.00 invested in early childhood edu-cation, the benefits to federal and pro-vincial governments range from $1.49 to $2.78 in increased tax revenues and decreased social spending.
Most Canadians don’t equate affordable childcare with growth in the national economy, but the acces-sibility of childcare plays a signifi-cant role in labour force participa-tion, particularly for women. david Macdonald, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives, has found that when parents are given an affordable child-care option, as in Quebec, they over-whelmingly choose to work.
Contrast this with income splitting, the tax incentive being implemented by the current federal government. in other countries where income splitting has been introduced, participation by women in the workforce goes down with no comparable increase in men’s participation. The consequence is a smaller labour force which ultimately slows economic growth.
in the last nine years costs for childcare have skyrocketed. BC has among the highest fees in Canada, and in many households with infants or very young children both parents cannot afford to work. Even if they could find licensed childcare space, their cost per child could be as high as 35 percent of their income.
My colleagues in the NdP have a plan for a national program of qual-ity, affordable childcare that will help to keep parents in the workforce, sup-porting their families and giving their children the best possible start in life. The benefits of investing in childcare are far reaching. it is time for Canada to make a real commitment.
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Last Week’s Survey Question
waSte of moneyIt is time that the area gets attentionwater and sewer upgrades, yes.
Traffic changes, no. The idea that Hall street should be renovated so people would walk down to the waterfront is stu-pid as there is little to draw people there.and if there was, most would drive.
I do not think any of the existing park-ing between Vernon Street and Baker Street should be removed. We park there for both Pharmacies and all shops on the eastern end of Baker Street. Whatever the City does, it SHOuLd RETAiN THiS PARKiNG.
wItHIN reasonwaSte of taxpayer dollars...first the
5 million dollar pool and now this! we are not made of money as the councilors seem to think!
I predict that for the city to make the lower (north) side of Vernon St. into a two-way street, then leaving the uphill (south) side of it a one-way, east-bound will cause confusion and crashes.
ImPeratIve there be multiple links from downtown core to the lakeside, and this project will supply one of those links.
Let’S get er done and keep on going - bike trails and more park along the waterfront, more public spaces, terraces on Hall Street. Heck, why not a cable car
from the Prestige to iOdE Park?tHe City has a program for infra-
structure renewal based on replacing the oldest water and sewer lines, sidewalks, etc. why should Hall Street jump the cue?
Need more info such as cross sec-tions and elevations to understand the plans correctly. i think that beautification of Baker Street and a downtown alley revitalization project should have prior-ity over the Hall Street corridor project.
If doing the infrastructure is the Chev model, then the full Stores to Shores con-cept is not just the Cadillac model but the Ferrari model. Newly arrived planners and Councillors don’t know the history of amenity area problems that previous councils, police officers and public works personnel have had to deal with.
It’S about time....ensuring our down-town core recieves improvements is critical...hopefully this doesn’t turn into another “skateboard park” type discus-sion that lasts 10 years...
I think the stoplight at the top of Hall is a very stupid idea. it’s too steep. People are careful there and there aren’t accidents. i think changing the one way back to two way is also stupid. Recipe for disaster and rotten for the merchants on Hall. What about making it parallel parking on that one way stretch (yes, you lose some parking but not all), keep it
one way, widen the sidewalks and make it pretty with some benches/plants/etc. And the weird stuff they plan for the five way intersection? Arg.
It’S hard to imagine Hall Street as a pedestrian thoroughfare, and certainly not a bicycle route. The plans just don’t make sense for the steep grade on Hall Street.
we need a Left turn lane in all 4 directions @ Hall & Front
rIdICuLouS to remove the gazebo - a truly beautiful structure on Nelson’s Landscape
uPgrade the infrastructure as it is needed, but otherwise leave it as is.
It’S not just a beautification project, but a long-developed approach to link downtown and lakefront over time. i think we need to take a risk once in a while and move on innovative things. (Like our ancestors did on Touchstones, the courthouse, Lakeside Park, the Civic Centre etc.
Need to see more detailed planning on beautification and grade changes, ele-vations and cross sections of the entire Hall Street remodeling from iOEd Park to the waterfront would be very helpful.
No one will ever walk Hall St, either from Baker down the hill, and certainly not up the hill. Tourists will never do it. There is nothing on Hall St that warrants any investment.
If you were a City Councillor would you vote for the infrastructure renovations
of Hall Street?
If you were a City Councillor would you vote for the beautification of Hall
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