The voices of corporations tell us hundreds of times a day, in ways we may not notice anymore, how to relate to each other and to ourselves; what to buy, how to feel, how to perceive and the kind of person to aspire to be. Can we use the theatre to become aware of these [...]

Position Overview The Nelson Good Neighbour Program is seeking an experienced contractor with a passion for non-profit organizations and an ability to work independently to administer and coordinate a growing community mediation program. Based in Nelson, this is a quarter-time (10 hours/week) position for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension. The [...]

On a Transition Street, neighbours work together to learn how they can increase their self-reliance in five areas:  local food, energy use, transportation, water and waste. Five topics, seven meetings and each household creates their own individual action plan.  Some groups also decide on a group project they can do together. This summer 3 pilot [...]

CBT is renewing its social, economic and environmental strategic plans. In the first phase, people were encouraged to fill out an online questionnaire.  Through the first phase of CBT’s online survey, participants came up with over 10,000 individual thoughts and ideas about social, economic and environmental issues. Now it’s time to show us what’s most [...]

At our Annual General Meeting on May 21, the board was elected by acclaim. Two new members have joined our board.  Welcome to Heather Keczan and Leslie Payne! Current board members will continue to serve:  Andre Piver, Carolee Colter, Letty Bartels, Marvin Work, Michael Dailly and Michael Healy. Andre may be relocating but as long [...]

The local intelligence gathering is a celebration of our region’s amazing expertise. As challenges arise in the future, it is good to remember how fortunate we are to have such a diverse array of talent, experience, innovation, and skill. The Gathering will celebrate our abilities, help us connect to each other and to the experts [...]

The Creston Valley is only a short drive from Nelson and home to organically grown grains….Whole grain wheats are also offered by local stores and distributors in Nelson.  Our community needs a mill to take full advantage of the nutritional and flavour benefits of freshly milled flour.  Instead of each of us spending over $500 [...]

Re-skilling:  “Relearning the skills that our grandparents took for granted, such as how to use hand tools, how to build our own structures, how to mend and make clothing how to make our own medicine, how to forage, preserve and store our food.” Rob Hopkins has founded and popularized the Transition Town movement. One of his ideas [...]

From the Nelson Star November 3, 2012 The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce launches its Think Local First 3/60 campaign today. The Think Local First 3/60 marketing campaign is based on a marketing campaign in several US communities following the economic downturn. The business organization is challenging shoppers to pick three local businesses they [...]