GIS high tech mapping of cycling routes in the Kootenays.
A volunteer cycle brigade to sweep clear the shoulders of the highway used some much by cyclists on the North Shore.
Community push for a cycle and pedestrian bridge across the Kootenay on the old piers at Taghum.
LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD DECEMBER 2ND SHOW HERE:
Solita Work is back for a show on cycling and transportation. Guests on the show talk about biking in the Kootenays and possible projects to make it better. Max Dumoulin who’s work’s on GIS development at Selkirk College has constructed an online mapping project on Kootenay bike routes that’s about to launch. Blewett residents, Chris and Nicole Charlwood are spearheading a grassroots campaign for a cycling and pedestrian bridge across the Kootenay on the old piers at Taghum. Kevin Armstrong builds custom bikes at Six Miles bikes has some innovative ideas for maintaining the highway shoulders, used by many cyclists along the North Shore. As Solita says: “There are a bunch of us here in the West Kootenays that all want bicycle infrastructure from Santa this year.”
LINKS MENTIONED:
West Kootenay Cycling Coalition and the new interactive Kootenay Cycling route map
https://westkootenaycycling.ca/
Taghum Footbridge Society
You can donate here:
https://taghumbridge.org/
Talking about sweeping bike shoulders on the North shore
Take a look at the new tech bike lane sweeper here:
https://bikelanesweeper.com/
COMING EVENTS
Saturday, Dec. 6 11 am to 2 pm
Evergreen: Make it and take it
Nelson Grans To Gran
Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street
What is better on a frigid afternoon then coming in from the cold, warming up and getting right into the festive spirit! Our Annual Community Festive EVERGREEN Making Event – This is where we do the ALL work to collect all the greens and materials and YOU HAVE ALL THE FUN making your own wreath, door swag or centrepiece! All materials are supplied!
Bring your family, friends and neighbours and roll up your sleeves to make your own fresh evergreen arrangement.
Cost is by $ Donation
Repair Café Nelson
moved to Saturday, December 20.
Saturday, December 6 10 am to 4 pm
Christie Lees Hall 807-703 Radio Ave.
A Repair Café is a community event where people can bring broken or damaged items to be fixed for free with the help of skilled volunteers.We are a volunteer-driven initiative in Nelson, BC, focused on reducing waste, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community through the power of repair.
Repair Café Nelson
https://repaircafenelson.ca/
January 1, 2026 Noon for the Plunge
11 am Talk on Cold Water Therapy
Nelson BC Polar Bear Swim
Lakeside Park
The Nelson Polar Bear Swim is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR). Each year, a portion of the proceeds supports Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS).
Join hundreds of brave souls ringing in the New Year with a refreshing dip in our beloved Kootenay Lake! Costumes and fun accessories are highly encouraged!
Not ready to jump in? Come cheer on the plungers!
Nelson BC Polar Bear Swim
Longest running Enviro News show on the Radio! 