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The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/FacebookThe annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. McKay Jaffe/Facebook

Woensdregt: A blessing for dangerous times

Yme Woensdregt A few weeks ago, as I was browsing the internet,…

  • Jun 8, 2023
Youth Climate Corps members April Gariepy, Summer Monkman and Linn Murray at work in West Arm Provincial Park, in the fall of 2020. Photo submitted

MLA COLUMN: Youth Climate Corps: an idea that’s catching on

Brittny Anderson says a Nelson project is being emulated in other communities

  • Jun 7, 2023
Cupping is a therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Metro)

Natural Health Approach: Cupping

Cupping therapy offers a myriad of health benefits

Everyone feels the need to be seen for their authentic self. (Pixabay)

Truest Reflections: I See You

‘I’ve noticed lately there has been a longing, a need to be seen.’

Everyone feels the need to be seen for their authentic self. (Pixabay)
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)

THE MOJ: Robinson’s time to shine

Lions’ receiver has breakthrough game in Regina

  • May 30, 2023
(Steven Chang/BC Lions)
Everyone is welcome at the library. It says so on the front door. (Photo by Saara Itkonen)

Lit: We celebrate pride at the library

By Saara Itkonen, Library Director, Creston Valley Public Library Did you know…

Everyone is welcome at the library. It says so on the front door. (Photo by Saara Itkonen)
Akiko is one of the cats available for adoption now at PAWS. (PAWS photo)

PAWS Prints: The mystery donors

Every cent from donations of bottles and cans helps pets in need

Akiko is one of the cats available for adoption now at PAWS. (PAWS photo)
Jason Meidl is the funeral director at Creston Valley Funeral Services.
Jason Meidl is the funeral director at Creston Valley Funeral Services.
Barb and Frank Wloka pose with some of the fresh produce for sale outside of their store. (Photo by Wes Friesen)

Wloka Farms: Grafting

Grafting combines two fruit trees into one, to extend their life and growth

Barb and Frank Wloka pose with some of the fresh produce for sale outside of their store. (Photo by Wes Friesen)
Yard waste can be used to create rich soil for growing your own food. (Pixabay)

E-Tips: Seasonal burning of yard waste

‘We are missing the opportunity to compost our yard waste into soil.’

Yard waste can be used to create rich soil for growing your own food. (Pixabay)
Menopause is a time of transition. (Pixabay)

Natural Health Approach: Re-Branding Menopause

‘It’s up to us how we want to rebrand and evolve as we move into the next chapter.’

Menopause is a time of transition. (Pixabay)
Saara Itkonen is the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)

Lit: The appeal of graphic novels

‘The best graphic novels are a fantastic marriage of brilliant, skilled artwork and excellent storytelling.’

Saara Itkonen is the chief librarian at the Creston Valley Public Library. (Photo credit Brian Lawrence)
Black Press file photo

PAWS Prints: Our annual report

132 animals were successfully adopted in 2022

Black Press file photo
Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident.

Valley Views: One Saturday

One Saturday was marked very differently across the globe

Columnist Margaret Miller is a longtime Creston Valley resident.
Columnist Ed McMackin.

Out There: American Robins are back

The call of the robin seems to signify that spring is here

Columnist Ed McMackin.
Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision. (Pixabay)

Truest Reflections: Show Strength by Seeking Help

‘Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision.’

Seeking help, especially therapy, can be a really hard decision. (Pixabay)
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

OUR PLANETARY HEALTH: Nurses have an ethical duty to advocate for climate justice

Why would nurses care about climate change? This is a question I…

  • Apr 28, 2023
A group of nurses and doctors, all members of the group Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health, rallied in front of Nelson City Hall in a demonstration to urge governments for action on climate change and environmental degradation. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Buying the slightly misshapen or bruised produce at the grocery store can help reduce food waste. (Pixabay)

E-Tips: Reducing our food waste

There are many things we can do at home to reduce waste

Buying the slightly misshapen or bruised produce at the grocery store can help reduce food waste. (Pixabay)
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

POPHAM: B.C.’s tourism industry poised for the travel season and return of visitors

As we celebrate Tourism Week in British Columbia, we recognize this industry,…

  • Apr 24, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham provides an update about fish farms in the province during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday June 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Are 4/20 events in B.C. influencing youth marijuana use?

Community outreach coordinator speaks on the dangers of teen drug use

Mike Barnes of Hayward smokes while dressed in a marijuana leaf suit during the 420 event at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on Friday, April 20, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)