Category: Media Release

  • Nelson Community Food Centre

    We now have a final tally of participants for our Restaurants for Change event coming up Tuesday, Oct. 17. The program is simple: eat at one of your favourite restaurants and the price of your dinner comes to the Nelson Community Food Centre as a donation.

    Enormous thanks to Beauties Pizza, @cantinanelson, @eltaco, Hume Hotel & Spa (The Library Lounge and The General Store, @yumson.vietmodern, Kootenay Tamil Kitchen, Marzano , Red Light Ramen Bar , @kurama_sushi , @thorspizzeria, @main.street.nelson @louiessteakhouse @the.adventure.nelson

    See our website at nelsoncfc.ca (under ABOUT) for more info and see you out and about on Tuesday, Oct. 17!

  • Nelson Community Food Centre

    West Kootenay Friends!

    My students and I are selling apples, onions, potatoes, beets… as a fundraiser for the Nelson Community Food Center. Produce will be delivered mid-November and is sourced from BC. If you are interested, reach out and I’ll send you all of the details. Thank you for your support! 🍎🥕🥔

  • Breast Cancer Canada
    Greetings! As we dive deeper into October, Breast Cancer Canada is proud to stand beside you during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
    This is a time when we come together to raise funds, honour patients and survivors, and elevate awareness.Thank you to everyone who is rallying together to raise more funds for research.
    We are grateful for the collective efforts from those who are participating in the Raise More Challenge. If you’re up for the challenge, we invite you to learn more about hosting your own fundraiser.Get started today!We’re thrilled to be able to shine a bright light on our events, research, and efforts made by our partners who have stepped forward with some incredible support for Breast Cancer Canada this month.  October Webinars
    Breast Cancer Canada would love to see you at one of our upcoming October webinars. We are excited to share updates on our research breakthroughs with you.
    October is the perfect time to provide you with deep insight into the impact your support makes.The Latest in Breast Cancer Surgical OncologyDr. Stephanie Wong from the Jewish General HospitalThursday, October 12th at 5:30 pm EST
    Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Aspects of Breast CancerFriday, October 13th at 2:00 pm ESTDr. Alison Allan of London Health Sciences CentreTo secure your spot, please register today.   Breast Cancer Canada is forming a national patient reported outcomes (PROs*) registry to track the experiences of breast cancer patients at any stage over the span of time.
    By participating in this research study, your breast cancer experience will be captured by answering survey questionnaires four times per year. Your voice along with thousands of other breast cancer thrivers, will provide essential insight to researchers and the wider medical community. One person’s breast cancer journey is powerful. Imagine the impact of thousands of Canadian stories coming together in one place. Learn more about PROgress Tracker Our friends at Cleo have supported our efforts for the last 20 years. If you are shopping in-store this month, you can make a $5 donation to Breast Cancer Canada and receive 50,000 ‘My Connection’ bonus points.We chatted with Dave Nerada, CEO of Cleo earlier this month, who shared:
    Supporting breast cancer research isn’t just a commitment we make in October; it’s a year-round undertaking for us at Cleo. We believe in the power of progress, not just for our organization but for those facing the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Breast Cancer Canada over the last 20 years. Breast cancer touches the lives of so many of us, and by standing together, we strive to bring even more awareness and breakthroughs forward. This October, join us, as we ‘raise more for research’.To learn more about Cleo’s support- and take a look at their new Fall arrivals! –please visit cleo.caNous sommes fiers de promouvoir un événement grand public au Québec: le Colloque sur la recherche qui soigne!
    Organisé par le Groupe McPeak-Sirois, le plus grand consortium de recherche clinique en cancer du sein au Canada, cet événement unique se tiendra le samedi 14 octobre de 9h à 14h30 en présentiel à l’Hôtel Mortagne à Boucherville au Québec ainsi qu’en virtuel sur Zoom.Au programme : des présentations de médecins-chercheurs et d’une infirmière de recherche ainsi qu’une table-ronde de patientes ayant participé à un essai clinique. À ne pas manquer si vous voulez en savoir plus sur les traitements novateurs disponibles au Québec grâce à la recherche clinique en cancer du sein.
    Pour acheter vos billets, rendez-vous sur ce lienThe third annual Bubble Gum Ball is back and is set to take place at 7:30pm on Thursday, November 2nd . The event will unfold across the 27th and 28th floors of Valerie and The View at Hotel X in the heart of downtown Toronto. The black-tie affair promises an immersive night-time experience, filled with entertainment, fashion, and philanthropy; 100% of the proceeds and donations from this event will be dedicated exclusively to supporting Breast Cancer Canada.
    We are counting down the days! If you live in the GTA, we invite you to learn more about this incredible event.Purchase Tickets +Explore Event SponsorshipIn honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, our friends at Collins Clothiers are giving you a chance to ‘Win Your Wedding’ and support an important cause at the same time. When you book your wedding suits with Collins Clothiers in October, 50% of your $100 deposit will be donated to Breast Cancer Canada AND you’ll be entered for a chance to win your wedding suits for your 2024 wedding! Come into one of their Ontario locations and get measured for your suit! Collins is the wedding specialists — casual or formal, they have you covered.Learn moreWhether it’s a gift for your sister, a rose quartz gift set for your mom, or a pearl bracelet just for you, Tocara has it all. 
    Any purchase of a Debbie style generates a donation back to Breast Cancer Canada.Take a lookBreast Cancer Canada’s mission is rooted in the power of knowledge. This October, we invite you to explore our dedication to progress and innovation. 
    “We believe that every contribution, no matter how big or small, brings us one step closer to finding better treatments, improved detection methods, and ultimately, ending breast cancer. Together through October, we are creating a wave of support that will help us accelerate the tremendous progress made possible by breast cancer research.”– Kimberly Carson, CEO Breast Cancer Canada. Let’s rally for research. Stay connected with us on our social channels:
    We invite you to keep in touch with us. We look forward to sharing more stories, research and progress with you!        
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    City of Nelson, British Columbia

    NOTICE TO PUBLIC – GRIZZLY FAMILY HAS RETURNED TO NELSON

    Please note that the mama grizzly and her two yearlings, who were recently relocated out of the community, have returned.

    All officials and local governments are aware, and we are asking the community to report any sightings of these bears to the RAPP hotline.

    BC Conservation RAPP Hotline at 1-877-952-7277 or online at https://forms.gov.bc.ca/environment/rapp/

    Important tips to reduce wildlife and human interactions:

    🐻 Secure Trash Bins

    🐻 Do not put your waste out before collection day (Eg. the night before)

    🐻 Remove bird feeders and other attractants in your yard

    🐻 Harvest your fruit and nut trees; pick up fallen fruit etc.

    🐻 Clean BBQs and outdoor grills

    For more information on grizzly bear safety, please refer to WildsafeBC’s website: https://wildsafebc.com/species/grizzly-bear/

    #NelsonTogether#BearAwareWildSafeBC

    The photo was taken from a video last week by @Pilikia.

  • Whitewater Rockstar Raffle

    They are sellig like crazy!! Don’t miss out!

    You can buy them at 602 lake street ( the whitewater resort headquarters) or message me and I’ll set you up!! ⛷❤️⛷

    Support these young Athletes!!

    Jana Cook jcookbc@gmail.com

  • The Rotary Club of Nelson

    Selkirk College, Tenth Street, Nelson, BC

    Shake off those November blues and join us for a fun evening of good food and dance. Plus, all funds raised go towards improving accessibility to Lakeside Rotary Park beach by adding a Mobi-mat® and Mobi-chair®. Our fundraising goal is $20,000!

    Fun beachwear and shoes you are ready to dance all night in are strongly recommended.

    Happy Hour starts at 5:00pm with appetizers, mingling and a signature beach drink option. This is also a good time to check out the photo booth!

    Dinner includes BBQ smoked meats, all the sides you expect at the beach and an amazing dessert bar. A huge shout out to the Selkirk College Culinary and Hospitality Program students that will be preparing and serving the meal and decorating for the event.

    There will be a live auction with 5 really exciting items. Stay tuned for more details on the items and the lovely sponsoring businesses.

    DJ Mike Payne from Headphone Entertainment will have you dancing until Selkirk kicks us out!

    Tickets are $85. Space is limited so book yours now using the ticket link above! 

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