Film fest to challenge and uplift audience this weekend
“It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than a bad reputation.” These are the words of the public relations company for Dole as the multinational launched a vicious smear and attack campaign against Fredrik Gertten for his film Bananas, chronicling the lawsuit of 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers against the company. The...
If life is a mystery, uncertain and full of risk, then you are living it well
Pope Benedict is retiring. Nelson is national news for its dog-ban bylaw. Tornadoes and blizzards have hit eastern regions of the continent. A fired L. A. cop commits suicide after a murder spree. BC’s Legislature is back in session. The Grammies have been awarded. The Canucks had a streak of wins but just lost it. This, if...
IN REVIEW: DECK controversy ends with a great show
By: Rosemary Phillips, contributor A review of: DECK Or How I Instigated Then Overcame An Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement”, an absolutely brilliant and totally hilarious one-person comedic play written and performed by Lucas Myers of Nelson, BC. But first a little background. The need for community involvement...
In Winter Wonder time mittens are a must—and a magnifying glass, too
It’s Winter Wonder time! Primary students all over the snowy Columbia Basin are learning about how plants and animals adapt to winter. Kids take a magical journey to discover the natural world in winter through these walking field trips, which occur in and around their schoolyards and neighbourhoods. Exploring snow crystals...
Masked fun to be had at upcoming ball
Gallery 2 is gearing up for the second annual Masquerade Ball. This great new fundraiser is scheduled at just the right time when one needs to shake off those winter doldrums and what better way to do so than by dancing the night away to the lively rock n’ roll tunes of Mad Dog 20/ 20. The night of the Masquerade Ball falls...
Happily ever after - an author's journey to success
Dani Collins has been writing in one form or another for over two decades, occasionally even for money. (She wrote for the Grand Forks Gazette in 2007-08.) Her preference is romance novels. She found them in high school and has wanted to publish her own ever since. With many near misses along the way, she was finally offered...
Team in Training benefits from generous locals
The Pharmasave team has been busy this year raising money for worthy causes. From the Relay for Life, to Mo’vember and now the Team in Training, the owners and staff at Pharmasave have given, with a little help from their friends, to fight cancer. Throughout January, Pharmasave Grand Forks held a Super Bowl Fundraiser in...
Heritage comes to the gallery
Got a story to tell? Gallery 2 has a heritage component to it and they've decided that this year they are going to try engaging the community with 'living books' and they're launching this during the upcoming Heritage Week Feb. 18 to 24. What's a lving book you ask? Well they will be staying open late each third Thursday...
Existential ego at the end of time
Humanity ascends from the realm of necessity to the realm of freedom– Friedrich Engels, in Socialism: Utopian and Scientific The meaning of Life is discovering our gift; the purpose is to give it away– chalkboard on Baker St. in Nelson My last column described the Baby Boomers at some length, so today I will sound off with ...
Christina Lake Winterfest some family fun in the sun
Speeding dog sleds, racing luge sleds and entertaining music made for great family fun at the Christina Lake's annual Winterfest celebrations this past weekend. Hundreds came out to enjoy the great weather and the snow at the Christina Lake Commuity Hall. The event, which is made possible by 74 volunteers and the generous...
