All Nelson articles

Selkirk College has announced that its application for funding to support the Adoption of Digital Technology has been approved.

The Mir Lecture Series and the Columbia Basin Trust present renowned anthropologist Wade Davis on April 3 in Nelson.

Greg Garbula has jumped into the political fray in the West Kootenay as the new candidate for the B.C. Liberal party in the Nelson-Creston riding.

Juggernaut Marketing Communications and Selkirk College have teamed up to offer businesses a rare opportunity to improve their return on investment.

Castlegar is where Chris Bell and Nancy Trotman live their daily lives—but their homes are in Nelson and Rossland.

As owner of Cartolina Cards, Fiona Richards enjoys her business's global success and wants to continue to connect on the homefront.

Scope creep is the expansion of project requirements, as the project is being completed.

Mompreneur award nominee Janet Skolka is bringing adorable children’s fashions to Nelson with her store, Jilly bo Billy Boutique.

Kootenay Co-op's assistant front-end manager, Julia Hamilton, is passionate about local, organic and fairly traded food and products.

Jilly bo Billy Boutique has undergone massive changes and overcome many challenges in 2012.

After six months of renovations, Berg Lehmann Chartered Accountants has breathed new life into a 104-year-old building in Nelson.

A regional RoboGames event was enjoyed by Kootenay students, who performed some cool tricks with their robots.

Things are sure looking up for Nelson Brewing Co. The company has seen the addition of a new bottling machine.

Mayor John Dooley likes to put plans into action, and see results.

The online toy shop based out of Nelson, B.C., has a unique product with an engaging online presence.

Steve Benwell is the owner and founder of High Terrain Helicopters, a Kootenay company that has been in operation for 20 years.

Need firewood, who you going to call? Kalesnikoff Lumber.

Gerry Spagis has been with Save-On-Foods for 35 years; he has been the produce manager at the store in Nelson, B.C., for 23.

John Le Bleu has worked his way up to the position of general manager of three Prestige hotels in B.C.'s West Kootenay.

Chance to help the new West Kootenay Transit Committee and BC Transit shape the public transportation service.

Whitewater Ski Resort has outdone itself again, with the addition of the new Fresh Tracks Café Express food truck.

Cowan's in Nelson, B.C., has been in business for four decades.

The West Kootenay-Boundary region is full of innovative entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations.

A number of West Kootenay Best of Business employers share their team-building strategies.

Cartolina, owned by Nelson resident Fiona Ricards, is an inspiring greeting card and paper products company that has developed creative designer iPhone apps.

Otter Books in Nelson, B.C., is a long-time favourite with local readers

Selkirk College renewable energy students are going to benefit from an enriched learning environment thanks to support provided by the Heritage Credit Union.

The KAST awards, held every four years, honour local businesses, organizations and individuals in four categories.

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) provides advice to Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) with a youth perspective on a variety of issues facing today’s youth.

The Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College and Allan Markin are pleased to host Dr. Cole Harris, a BC historian and geographer.

Shane Johnsen, owner of Tribute Boardshop, talks about his passion for snowboarding and the love for his business.

Nelson, B.C., and Sandpoint, Idaho, have agreed to form a sister city relationship—but it won't take effect until next March when the city's current agreement with Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec expires.

Gray Creek Store has been serving customers in the Kootenay Lake area for almost 100 years.

Ross McNamara, owner/operator of Gerick Cycle & Ski, is passionate about promoting an active lifestyle and positive attitudes throughout his community.

The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is taking on the project of restoring the former CP Rail Station in Nelson, B.C., to transform it into a full-service regional visitor gateway and business opportunity centre.

Spearhead is a value-added company based in Nelson, B.C., that specializes in the design, project management and fabrication of timber and steel. The business has developed with growing success and extended its reach into international markets.

Nelson, B.C., continues to be a thriving city with a vibrant downtown and expanding manufacturing and technology sectors. The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is there to keep the ball rolling.

Baldface Lodge in Nelson, B.C., offers epic backcountry snowcat skiing and snowboarding, and in February 2012 hosted a new international snowboarding competition. Owner Jeff Pensiero has realized his dream by running this world-renowned operation.

The iconic Hume Hotel in Nelson, B.C., is undergoing renovations but will retain its heritage feel. General manager Ryan Martin describes what's in store.

Anders Malpass, the founding president of Drop Designs in Nelson, B.C., was an entrepreneur at 12. Today, his company creates products that are purchased worldwide for resource-sector applications.

The Chamber of Mines of Eastern B.C. is a non-profit organization that offers great resources for the industry and the general public. Its office, which houses a resource centre, is in Nelson, B.C.

The Minerals South 2012 conference, presented by the Chamber of Mines of Eastern B.C. will be held at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson, B.C., from November 6 to 8.

Business partners Derek Levan and Shawn Correnti share a love of the outdoors and a willingness to work hard.

Ellenwood Homes in Nelson, B.C. is a full service general contracting company that adheres to environmentally safe practices.

Lara Ellenwood, registered interior designer and co-owner of Ellenwood Homes, speaks about her passions and life motivations.

The past two years have been busy for Ali Becker of Nelson, B.C., designer of a line of action clothing appropriate for all seasons.

Business owners Kasper and Daniela Naef say that since they purchased the business in 2001 they thought the name Country Furniture did not fully reflect the wide range of furniture and home decor they carry in store.

The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative, a Nelson landmark for over a decade, has launched a brand new online store.

The Nelson Independent Co-workers Collective has taken a big step forward in just a few weeks.

Nelson's new family practice clinic—Kootenay Medical Centre—is now in operation.