Arts and Culture

'Gangnam Style' officially most viewed video on YouTube

by Wikinews on 25 Nov 2012
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The music video for "Gangnam Style", a song by South Korean artist Psy, has become the most viewed YouTube video of all time.

The video, which now has over 816 million views since being uploaded in July, became the most watched after overtaking the music video for "Baby", a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber, which was placed on YouTube in 2010.

Critters with Claus for Christmas - this Sunday only!

by Kyra Hoggan on 24 Nov 2012
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Critters with Claus for Christmas - this Sunday only!

Kids and Santa are all well and good this time of year, but why not take it that extra-special step and get your pets photographed with Santa this holiday season? Or even get a new pet to add holiday delight to your household year-round.

And it’s not just for fluffy puppies – bring your iguana down, if you like. Your tarantula’s welcome! Got a boa constrictor who’s anxious to wrap himself around some Christmas spirit? Well, heck, bring him, too!

Long time Grand Forks resident enters the Dragons' Den and lives to tell the tale

by Mona Mattei on 22 Nov 2012
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Former Grand Forks resident, Gary Gilbert, at the Dragons' Den in Toronto; Photo, submitted

When a person gets the call to film for the Dragons’ Den TV show, it is unheard of to refuse. So when long-time Grand Forks resident Gary Gilbert got the opportunity to pitch his invention to the Den, he jumped.

The opportunity turned into a nerve-wracking, intimidating experience travelling to Toronto, Ontario to film in front of the Dragons. Gilbert’s history as a performer paid off as he stayed cool while the Dragons grilled him on his product.

Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School ready for summer 2013

by Contributor on 20 Nov 2012
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Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School ready for summer 2013

Offering evidence of a First Nation community dating back to 1000 B.C., a site located at Slocan Narrows near Lemon Creek has been the focus of intense archeological research for more than a decade. For the last four years it has also served as the location for an innovative archeological field school. Co-Directed by Hamilton College Assistant Professor of Anthropology Nathan Goodale, the program is located at what is known as the Slocan Narrows Pithouse Village.

Grand Forks home to top Canadian nail enhancement artist

by Erin Perkins on 19 Nov 2012
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Robyn Schwartz, owner of Polished and Pampered Hair and Esthetics in Grand Forks, won the Contessa Hairstylist Award for top nail enhancement artist at the annual Contessa awards held in Toronto on November 11. Photo courtesy of Robyn Schwartz.

Grand Forks is home to many talented people, but who knew you could have your nails done by the top nail enhancement artist in the country?

Our own Robyn Schwartz, owner of Polished and Pampered Hair and Esthetics on Market Avenue in Grand Forks, took home the prestigious Contessa Hairstylist Award for top Canadian nail enhancement artist at this year’s Contessas award gala in Toronto, on Sunday, November 11.

OP/ED: Ninja knickers to the rescue

by Christine Esovoloff on 18 Nov 2012
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OP/ED: Ninja knickers to the rescue

I was cruising around Pinterest one day and found a quote that struck something deep inside me. It read, "I have an irrational fear of wasting a good outfit on an insignificant day." (I know, deep, right?)

Anyway,I gasped in excitement and thought, "Oh my gawsh, that's totally me!" and quickly 'pinned' it before moving on to other sparkly things ... but something pulled me back.

What the heck is with that anyway?!

Downtown building to get face lift

by Kyra Hoggan on 15 Nov 2012
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Downtown building to get face lift

A very visible building in the city's downtown core is gearing up for a facelift after being purchased by Element Club, Bar & Grill owners George and Florio  Vassilakakis.

The building at 270 Columbia Ave., adjacent to the Element and currently housing the SculptureWalk offices and Book Co., will be gutted and renovated to create six residential units and two commercial spaces, according to Florio.

Federal minister at Castlegar library to announce $14,000 grant

by Kyra Hoggan on 15 Nov 2012
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Federal minister at Castlegar library to announce $14,000 grant

The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will be at the Castlegar and District Public Library at 11 a.m. Friday to announce federal funding for upgrades to the library.

This stop wraps up Yelich’s week-long B.C. visit, in which she’s announced funding for a handful of projects coming from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.

City of Castlegar planning technician Shannon Marshall applied for the Community Infrastructure Improvement grant, and he said the funding is fabulous news for the library.

Successful outdoor market to continue indoors

by Tayla Scott on 14 Nov 2012
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Successful outdoor market to continue indoors

The Trail Outdoor Market has met with such success, it is now continuing indoors.

A joint initiative between the City of Trail, the Downtown Opportunities and Action Planning and the Chamber of Commerce, the Trail Market had its debut on June 15 on the esplanade near Jubilee Park. A committee, including city councillor Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson and Chamber of Commerce representatives, was formed to organize the events.

From cops to computers: helping a Castlegar child with Autism

by Castlegar Source on 14 Nov 2012
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From cops to computers: helping a Castlegar child with Autism

What do cops, motorbikes and iPads have in common? They’re all helping make a child’s life better here in Castlegar through the Cops For Kids program, according to RCMP Const. Rob Gardner.

On Nov. 9, Gardner (a Cops For Kids rider) met eight-year-old Cops For Kids ambassador Connor Lauriault, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Gardner gave Connor a tour of the detachment and a toy police car … but that’s not all. 

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