The origins of Valentine's Day are not entirely clear, and the holiday has evolved over centuries with various cultural and historical influences. One popular belief is that Valentine's Day traces its roots to ancient Rome during the feast of Lupercalia, which was...

Bats are getting injured or even squished by roll up blinds and power awnings that provide shade to homes in the summer. The BC Community Bat Program is actively seeking assistance to assess how common this is and address it accordingly. Bats are important wildlife...

B.C. is facing a housing crisis, with a shortage of all forms of attainable housing, including long-term rentals. The rise of short-term rental of entire homes is taking away much needed homes for British Columbians. Data shows that more than 16,000 entire homes are...

The Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCH) has had to make the very difficult decision to terminate the lease for the current Coordinated Access HUB (HUB) location at 521 Vernon Street in March 2024. Plans are underway to ensure the closure of the HUB will not affect...

Selkirk College alumna Sarah Meunier’s passion for outdoor recreation and leadership in creating quality rides for the region’s mountain biking community has landed Castlegar at the top of a prestigious global list. At the end of 2023, Trailforks released its top-10...

People in the Columbia Basin rely on their communities for many reasons, including being able to turn to them for protection during disasters. To boost this ability, 13 projects supported by Columbia Basin Trust aim to help communities be prepared during situations...

With winter's crisp embrace, Salmo Ski Hill in the West Kootenay unveils a snowy playground for all skill levels. Beyond a top-tier spot for night skiing, this cherished family hill has been at the heart of the community for over six decades. “Nothing beats a fresh...

From educating residents on how to lower the risk of wildfire, to reducing the amount of vegetation that could fuel a fire, there are many ways a community can act to keep the threat of wildfire at bay. Now, 10 communities in the Columbia Basin are undertaking such...

If you have questions on the latest changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Policy on residences in the Agricultural Land Reserve, here is a rundown. Effective December 31, 2021, the ALR Use Regulation, s. 34.3 permits one additional residence if the following...

The Anglican Churches of Nelson and Kaslo welcome the Reverend David Burrows. From Nunavut, Nova Scotia, Ontario and then his priesthood in Newfoundland and Labrador, David’s ministry encompasses faith communities and non-profit agencies. In his arrival in Nelson,...

The holiday season is upon us. Therefore, sadly predictable, even with hyperinflation and an uncertain economy, our Western consumerism has begun its annual shift into high gear, resulting in our interacting with front-line hospitality workers (retail sales...

The ancient art of blacksmithing being taught at Selkirk College’s Victoria Street Campus has received a modern boost from Columbia Basin Trust. The eight-month Blacksmithing & Metal Art Program relies heavily upon forges to heat the metal that ultimately results...

Gaining deeper insight into a myriad of data indicators from across the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region is the focus of the latest report released by Selkirk Innovates. The State of the Basin Snapshot Report 2022 is an approachable and illustrative 12-page document...

The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) proudly announces that Central Kootenay waterbodies remain free of the invasive zebra and quagga mussels, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the B.C. Invasive Mussel Defence Program. The latest sampling results,...

To provide understanding and deeper insight into the disastrous conflict currently raging in the Middle East, Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace is presenting a lecture series event that features a pair of experts who will explore the challenges and pathways to...