Posted on: April 7, 2021
NOTICE TO PUBLIC - PAVING WORK
Crews will be performing milling and paving at the intersection of Ward and Latimer Streets on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
This work will prevent north and south travel on Ward Street and will reduce Latime...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 7, 2021
Nelson’s very own Social Innovation Lab for Climate Solutions, Nest Lab, is now accepting applications for Phase II!
Apply by April 30th, 2021
Nest Lab is convened by the City of Nelson, KAST, Interior Health, Nelson at its Best, and Selkirk Colle...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 25, 2021
Crews will be completing regular maintenance of the Emergency Water Intake structure at the west end of the dog walk along Kootenay Lake.
The work is tentatively scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2021.
It is not anticipated that the...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 23, 2021
Annual FireSmart Yard Clean-Up
*Free yard waste drop-off for the month of May at Grohman Transfer Station
*Burning Period Approved for City of Nelson April 1st – May 16th
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services is encouraging residents to remo...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 11, 2021
City crews have begun street scraping, sweeping and flushing streets to remove winter sand.
Did you know that approximately 80 km of roadway is cleaned of sand annually?
Crews began last week with the scraping of bulk sand accumulations to prepar...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 3, 2021
MAYOR AND COUNCIL’S UPDATE ON NELSON HYDRO’S RATE APPLICATION TO THE BC UTILITIES COMMISSION
In November of 2020, Mayor and Council, through its electric utility department, Nelson Hydro, submitted a Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) and ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The City of Nelson and BC Transit would like to hear from you on the proposed new transit exchange on the 300-block of Victoria Street (between Kootenay and Stanley Streets).
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here to learn more about the project, view the design options and...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 15, 2021
CITY SEEKING VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND HOST
The Nelson City Campground is looking for Volunteer Campground Hosts for the 2021 camping season. This is a unique volunteer opportunity with the City of Nelson, where the successful ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
The City of Nelson has sent out a notification to residents of Nelson to introduce our new Emergency Notification System called VOYENT ALERT! The number used to send out this notification was 1 (403) 282 - 0818 (Calgary, Alberta ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The City of Nelson is in the final stages of migrating to our new emergency notification system, Voyent Alert!
All residents who had previously subscribed to receive emergency notifications from the City of Nelson will soon receive a notificatio...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 5, 2021
The Nelson and District Youth Centre has developed a new program to connect seniors and those with limited mobility with a Snow Angel volunteer, to assist with snow clearing this winter.If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this pro...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: December 1, 2020
NELSON FARMERS MARKET || SURVEY
The deadline to fill out the survey is December 19th, 2020 at 4:30pm.
The City of Nelson has developed a short survey for residents, businesses, and marketgoers to gather feedback on the Nelson Farmers market and market locat...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 13, 2020
PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - TAGHUM & SPROULE CREEK AREA
There is a planned outage taking place on Monday, November 16th between 9:00am and 4:00pm (approximately).
The area impacted includes 5450 Hwy 3A/6, Taghum Frontage Road, Taghum Hall Road, Mars...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 4, 2020
Confirmed cases in BC are continuing to increase. The vast majority of cases are in the Fraser Health Area. Confirmed cases in the Interior Health Area and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain relatively low. Social ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 23, 2020
Recovery Operations Centre Update: Covid-19
Confirmed cases in BC are continuing to increase. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Social gatherings are where we are see...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 23, 2020
DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!
Nelson Hydro / BC Hydro Scam concerning disconnect notification for non-payment.
Nelson Hydro is concerned as another scam has resurfaced among electrical utilities, including BC Hydro, which may soon ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 21, 2020
NOTICE TO PUBLIC || PLANNED POWER OUTAGE
When? Sunday, October 25, 2020
Time? 8:30am - 4:30pm (approximately)
Area impacted? 611 to 1124 HOOVER STREET and SIDE STREETS that include Poplar, Mountain, Cherry, Park, Cedar, Hendryx and Hall.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 14, 2020
Glass is not permitted in your Blue Bin!
The City of Nelson’s curbside recycling program operates under an agreement with RecycleBC which does not accept any glass in the curbside blue bins.
Why?
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 9, 2020
Confirmed cases have increased in BC this week. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Even though our numbers remain low, it’s important to not become complace...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
City of Nelson Receives BC Air Access Program Funding for Improvements to Norman Stibb’s Municipal Airport
Nelson, BC – Mayor and Council are pleased to announce that the BC Air Access Program (BCAAP) has awarded the Cit...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 2, 2020
Recovery Operations Centre Update: Covid-19
October 2, 2020
Confirmed cases have decreased in BC this week. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Even though our numbers r...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 24, 2020
This month's edition of the City Newsletter highlights our Public Work's Department.
Topics include:
- Water restrictions still in effect
- New public washroom and drinking fountain/bottle fill station at the Waterfront Pla...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 23, 2020
The City of Nelson is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson's 2021 Sports Ambassador. The Sports Ambassador will be selected by Council and announced at the City of Nelson's Annual Reception...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 16, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020 – 3:45pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #43 – CITY OF NELSON
**NOTE: This weekend, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is transitioning to a virtual Level 1, and will remain in a readied state to address any emergent nee...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 14, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 4:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #42 – CITY OF NELSON
Stay Local, Keep Your Community Safe This Long Weekend
As the May long weekend approaches, the province reminds everyone to avoid all non-essential tr...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 13, 2020
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – 4:30pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #41 – CITY OF NELSON
Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry
On, Tuesday, May 12th, the Premier and Dr. Henry hosted a virtual Town Hall where they answered some pressin...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 12, 2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – 4:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #40 – CITY OF NELSON
*TONIGHT - COVID-19 Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry at 6:30pm on GlobalBC.*
Take the COVID-19 BC Survey
The Provincial Go...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020 – 4:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #39 – CITY OF NELSON
Dr. Bonnie Henry on Re-Opening BC: “A steady stream will be far more successful than a rushing river.”
Today, Provincial He...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 8, 2020
Friday, May 8, 2020 – 4:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #38 – CITY OF NELSON
A Note from Dr. Bonnie Henry on Mother’s Day
In a media release today, Dr. Bonnie Henry shared an update on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 7, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020 – 5:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #37 – CITY OF NELSON
Dr. Henry Comments on BC Restart Plan
Yesterday, Premier Horgan released the BC Restart Plan setting out the four-phased approach to gradually reopen B...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 6, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – 5:20pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #36 – CITY OF NELSON
Premier Outlines Phased Plan to Restart B.C. Safely
In a press briefing today, Premier Horgan outlined the path ahead for all of us in BC&am...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 5, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – 3:45pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #35 – CITY OF NELSON
Premier Horgan to Announce Made-in-BC Plan to Restart the Economy
Premier John Horgan will address the province at 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 6th to announce a &...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 4, 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020 – 3:45 pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #34 – CITY OF NELSON
BC Provincial Health Officer Provides Modelling Update and Outlines Next Steps"This is, I believe, the end of the beginning of this pandemic," Dr. Bonn...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 1, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020 – 4:30pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #33 – CITY OF NELSON
Columbia Basin Trust to Offer Two New Programs to Support the Region’s Food SupplyTo help Columbia Basin food producers meet the increased demand for lo...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 1, 2020
Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan
Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that will stabilize City operations and help our community recover from the economic and financial impact...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 30, 2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 5:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #32 – CITY OF NELSON
Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan
Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that wi...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
“Made-in-Nelson” Economic Stimulus Fund – Plug the Meter Campaign!
NELSON, BC - In 2019, the City of Nelson generated over $1,100,000 in parking meter revenue as well as collected $2...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020
Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan: Economic Stimulus Pillar
NELSON, BC – The Mayor and Council’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 29, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 4:30pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #31 – CITY OF NELSON
City of Nelson’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Sta...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
Economic Stimulus and Financial Sustainability 25 Point Action Plan:
Community Support Pillar
NELSON, BC – The Mayor and Council’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan focuses on...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 24, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020 – 4:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #28 – CITY OF NELSON
City Council Adopts Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan
At a special meeting of Council on Thursday, April 23rd, Mayor ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 23, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 4:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #27 – CITY OF NELSON
City of Nelson Reaches Out to Business Community Mayor and Council would like thank all local businesses (including non-profit organizatio...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 21, 2020
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 4:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #25 – CITY OF NELSON
Shambhala Music Festival, Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival and Kootenay Pride Parade Postponed
Due to COV...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 16, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 4:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #22 – CITY OF NELSON
BC Government Launches Free Counselling Service Post-Secondary Students – Here2Talk The ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 15, 2020
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 4:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #21 – CITY OF NELSON
BC Government Extends State of Emergency Two More Weeks
The Premier provided an update today indicating that of the 4700 travelers who have returne...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 8, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – 4:45pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #17 – CITY OF NELSON
Nelson, BC – “As we welcome British Columbians back home, we must stay vigilant and do everything we can to stop the spread of C...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 5:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON
Nelson, BC – “Bend the curve, not the rules this weekend” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. The Minister indic...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 6, 2020
Monday, April 6, 2020 - 4:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON
Nelson, BC – “This is the time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe” say Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. She also reiterated t...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020 – 3:15pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #14 – CITY OF NELSON
Nelson, BC – Nelson City Council and City staff would like to give a big shout-out to all those who are working hard at our groc...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020 – 5:00pm
COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #12 – CITY OF NELSON
Nelson, BC – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we are currently in a very challenging time and it is having an impact on all...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 31, 2017
BEAR RESISTANT GARBAGE BINS FOR SALE!
The City of Nelson is pleased to offer bear resistant garbage bins for purchase. There are 100 bins available, on a first come, first served basis. Each bin costs $205.
Check out the video of one of the Toter Bear Resi...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 9, 2018
On January 8, 2018, Council approved updates to the Water Master Plan and the 2018 Water/Sewer Rates. Click here for the full media release.
Sample of corroded galvanized pipe removed throughout Nelson.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: December 12, 2017
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON2018 VOLUNTEER POSITION VACANCIES
December 12, 2017
The deadline to submit applications to serve on a City Board, Committee or Commission is 4:30 pm on Friday, December 29, 2017.
Remember you can submit your applications ...
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City News & Public Notices