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Double act from Victoria Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10
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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 featuring Adrian Heim, Suzie Raudaschl, Hazen Price and Sam Merritt. Check these up and coming artists out! https://www.facebook.com/ events/430515347102091/
Film: Finding Dawn
play reading
a story of missing and murdered aboriginal women
Emma Kade album release
Land Linking workshops for young agrarian entrepreneurs
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Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Saturday, Feb 7, 9 p.m to midnight at the Royal on Baker 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 photo submitted for students and Capitol Season sub- DJ Volpix scribers. Buy tickets at DJ’s Volpix, ScottyRipz, capitoltheatre.bc.ca Tribblesnake, Wobblechumpand Calmpound are putting on an “In Emma Kade album release at Expressions Performance Café Space” dance party not to be missed! https://www.facebook.com/ Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. at TheRoyalOnBaker Expressions Performance Café, 554 Art opening: Boukje Elzinga Ward Street. Tickets $10 Get It On Vinyl is presenting Saturday, Feb. 7, Opening: 1 p.m. Emma Kade’s release party for her Artisit Talk: 2 p.m. at Gallery B debut album “Transparent” at the leg- Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art endary Expressions Cafe. Originally and History 502 Vernon Street What do international drug carfrom Creston, Emma Kade taught herself to play guitar and developed tels and sun-soaked vacations have a unique style based on her love of in common? In a new exhibition of work at Touchstones Nelson, artist blues, country, pop and folk music. building community since 1988 This all ages show is $5 at the Boukje Elzinga explores these condoor or can be purchased at Eddy’s nections and more. As an added attraction, Elzinga Music store. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. willbuilding occasionally be spending time with the show starting at 8. community since 1988 painting in the gallery during the https://www.youtube.com/user/ exhibition. In February, shewill there tiggertink007 Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ The exhibit will run until May 17. EmmaKadMusic www.touchstonesnelson.ca
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Saturday, 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 dancers 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 www.oxygenartcentre.org
Valentines Day Concert Saturday, 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. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1005016026180002/
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Indie publishing presentation Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Award-winning indie author Kristene Perron offers insight into the sometimes confusing world of selfpublishing. This free, one-hour presentation will help writers choose a publishing path, learn how it works and how to avoid pitfalls along the way, and get tips on marketing and promotion. Writers of all levels are welcome and Internet fluency is not required. submitted by the Nelson Public Library
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Playreading: Trout Stanley Friday, 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. submitted by the Nelson Theatre Company
Register by Friday, Feb. 13 Show: 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 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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J’M, P. Bonin with Marty Carter Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
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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 members of Sonic Fuse (who will be showcasing 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: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
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Film: Finding Dawn Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, at Expressions Performance CafĂŠ
Feb. 7 12:30 & 6:30 p.m. at the Wednesday, Feb.11, 6-8 p.m. at Shambhala Music and Performance Expressions Performance CafĂŠ, 554 Hall at Selkirk College (Tenth St.) Ward Street. Amnesty International Nelson is presenting REEL AWARENESS, the 15th annual Human Rights Film Festival, bringing together inspiration and information in a collection of eyeopening, critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world. The festival kicks off on Friday evening at 7:00 with The Secret Trial 5, an Expressions and Nelson and examination of one of the human costs of District Women’s Centre are hosting the war on terror. At 8:50 is Music and screening the film ‘Finding Dawn’ Coexistence. Saturday afternoon begins (description below) and leading at 1:00 with Apartheid: Voices in Black a facilitated discussion around the and White. where filmmakers explore causes of systemic violence against Apartheid and its legacy in South Africa. Aboriginal women as well the historic At 2:00 Everyday Rebellion, celebrates response or lack of in Canada. the power of creative non-violent protest Acclaimed MĂŠtis filmmaker and civil disobedience by drawing on Christine Welsh presents a compelling many examples from around the world. documentary that puts a human face The festival closes on Saturday evening on a national tragedy: the murders and with Granito: How to Nail a Dictator. disappearances of an estimated 500 The film’s producers will connect in via Aboriginal women in Canada over Skype to introduce their film. The 8:30 the past 30 years. From Vancouver’s film is Kismet, showing how Turkish Skid Row to the Highway of Tears building community since 1988 soap operas are helping women across in northern British Columbia, to the region to claim their rights and trans- Saskatoon, this film honours those form their lives. who have passed and uncovers reaTickets are available at Otter sons for hope. Books in Nelson or at the door. Each Admission is by donation. The evening presentation is $10; Saturday Expressions regularly scheduled Open afternoon is by donation. mic will follow at 8 p.m. http://amnesty.ca/events/nelsonhttps://www.facebook.com/ reel-awareness-film-festival events/858245390864913
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SelfDesign WildEarth event Land Linking workshops at Expressions Performance Café Thursday, Feb 12, 1-9 p.m. at Vallican Friday, Feb 6, 7 p.m.at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. 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 homeschooled teen “Autumn Wings”, an award winning 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. http://selfdesign.org
Coldest Night of the Year Registration open for event on Saturday, Feb. 21 2, 5 and 10km non-competitive walk. provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of thechallenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, while raising much needed funds for the Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign. Register your team at: https://coldestnightoftheyear.org/ location/nelson
Whole Community Centre, Winlaw The Young Agrarians will be hosting 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-kootenayfarmers-february-2015-events/
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SD8 releases public input School District 8 was overwhelmed by the response the public provided a recent public feedback process for school facilities and has now posted a summary of the 42 scenarios received during the feedback period on their website. Their next steps include examining the scenarios internally before holding another round of public feedback sessions. In the fall of 2014, SD8 held public meetings in area communities to share data around enrolment projections, capacity utilization, future capital costs, local and global education trends as well as sharing possibilities about what different learning environments might look like to maximize learning opportunities for students in SD8. At the end of each public meeting, 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. http://www.sd8.bc.ca
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For the third year in a row, Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers, a designation recognizing employers in B.C. that provide exceptional workplaces. www.canadastop100.com/bc/
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6:308:30 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 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. The Talking Circle process has its own magic. Organizers hope the Thoughts will connect into Ideas, and then Wishes may become a Project. www.selfdesignhigh.org
Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 16 Travel 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 transportation 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 building community since 1988(grade and attending school 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 emholland@shaw.ca
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Hospice training
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First and last weekends of February Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a 30-hour volunteer training that provides the basic training necessary to volunteer in any hospice within BC. To apply, please follow these steps: become familiar with Nelson Hospice by viewing their website. Click on “Volunteering”, then download andcomplete the application form. www.nelsonhospice.org
Thursday, Feb. 12 until Mar. 5, 6-8 p.m. Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a free 4week Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of someone through death. Preregistration is required but attendance is free. For more information and/or to register, please call Nelson Hospice at 250-352-2337 or email info@ nelsonhospice.org. All calls are confidential. Donations gratefully accepted. www.nelsonhospice.org
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15 Fri. Feb. 06 live music Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Bash ft. Gisto + Dubconscious at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.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 events Amnesty Film Festival 7 p.m., Shambhala Hall, Tickets Otter Books + door “Hysterically funny, deliciously lyrical piece of 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 events Movie: The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender 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. 07 live 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/spiritbar J’M, Patrick Bonin with Marty Carter at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. 9pm - midnight “IN SPACE” with Dj’s Volpix, ScottyRipz,, Tribblesnake, Wobblechump ,Calmpound at the Royal Small World Project play jazz and world music 8 p.m. at the Rossland Miner's Hall
special events Comedy: Like Father, Like Son? Sorry - Chris Gibbs 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Amnesty Film Festival 1p.m.+7 p.m., Shambhala Hall, Tickets Otter Books + door Exhibit: Boukje Elzinga: La Puerta Negra at Touchstones Nelson Gallery B 1-3 p.m. opening reception and artist talk
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Movie: Paddington 4 p.m., The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m.at Civic Theatre Nelson 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 services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 08 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. at John Ward Coffee, on the corner of Baker and Ward. Polka-Dot Dragon Lantern Festival, a celebration of art, nature, winter, and fire. 5-7pm at Cottonwood Lake. Hot cider.
ongoing events Movie: Paddington 4 p.m.,The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre 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 purpose, 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. 250354-3308. 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 nexvine@telus.net 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15 Mon. Feb. 09 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Dinner with Jimmy Lewis 6-8 p.m. at the Royal
special events Salsa & Cha-Cha Practica at Finley’s Pub from 6:30-8:30pm on Feb 9th. $5pp. (250)3548085 for info
ongoing events Movie: Paddington 4 p.m.,The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Tues. Feb. 10 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys 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 events Movie. The Imitation Game 7:30 p.m at Civic Theatre Kundalini 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
Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Wed. Feb. 11 live 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/librarylounge Vibe R/B, Soul 8 p.m. at the Royal Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
special 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 events Movie: 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 Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc. org Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified 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) 3:305:30, 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.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Feb. 12 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Kevin Philip, guitar, vocals, 6-8 p.m. at the Royal
special 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 events Movie:. Mr. Turner 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee Ping pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in, 6-10 p.m Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 06- Sun. Feb. 15
Thurs. Feb. 12 cont’d Toastmasters: 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. 13 live 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 Royal
special events Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office Big Lip Sync Contest registration deadline! www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/event_details. php?id=691sub3503
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Gender 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. 14 live 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 70snow. Finley's
Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the Royal
special 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
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online 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 Theatre Nelson 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 services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 15 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events Nelson Leafs vs Castlegar at the Nelson & District Community Complex 2:30 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre 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 purpose, 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. 250354-3308. 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 nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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Plan Ahead cont’d Chinese New Years celebration for tweens (ages 9-12) at the Nelson Public Library 3:304:30 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.capitoltheatre.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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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
My Thoughts on Selfies
Selfies are a portal to our everyday lives as they can showcase what we are doing and, in many ways this also establishes trends depending on the popularity of the subject taking the selfie. The technology of today also allows for an increase in the taking of selfies. Since virtually every portable device is capable of carrying a built-in camera, the accessibility 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 celebrated 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 greatness, even if Rembrandt made his selfies with paint and a brush as opposed to a camera. Like many technology-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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Survey&Editorial The Affordable Childcare Plan N D P leader Tom Mulcair has recently launched a plan for by Alex Atamanenko, MP a ff o r d a b l e 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 boosting 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 currently 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 provincially, 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 obvious 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 education, the benefits to federal and provincial 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 accessibility of childcare plays a significant role in labour force participation, particularly for women. David MacDonald, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives, has found that when parents are given an affordable childcare option, as in Quebec, they overwhelmingly 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 quality, affordable childcare that will help to keep parents in the workforce, supporting 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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TheSurvey Last Week’s Survey Question
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 Street?
Yes 71.6%
Yes 35%
No 17.1%
No 52.5%
Unsure 7.3%
Unsure 12.5%
waste of money It is time that the area gets attention water and sewer upgrades, yes. Traffic changes, no. The idea that Hall street should be renovated so people would walk down to the waterfront is stupid as there is little to draw people there. and if there was, most would drive. I do not think any of the existing parking 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 reason waste 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 infrastructure 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 sections and elevations to understand the plans correctly. I think that beautification of Baker Street and a downtown alley revitalization project should have priority over the Hall Street corridor project. If doing the infrastructure is the Chev model, then the full Stores to Shores concept 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 downtown core recieves improvements is critical...hopefully this doesn’t turn into another “skateboard park” type discussion 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, elevations 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.
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