Notice to Public: Dog Walk Closure Update

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – UPDATE ON STATUS OF DOG WALK IN NELSON

June 12, 2018

Public Works crews have done an initial assessment of the path and shoreline along the Dog Walk between the Prestige Lakeside Resort and the west entrance by the Airport. ...

Dog Walk to Remain Closed Until Further Notice

NOTICE TO PUBLIC – DOG WALK CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

June 8, 2018

The Department of Public Works would like to advise residents that the Dog Walk along Kootenay Lake between the Prestige Lakeside Resort and the west end of the Airport will rema...

Tree Trimming Program - Starts June 11, 2018

June 8, 2018

Notice to Public - Tree Trimming Program in Nelson

Property Tax Time!

Property Tax Time

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2018

Click here for the May 2018 City of Nelson Newsletter.

Media Release: Kootenay Lake Levels Not Expected to Rise Beyond Current Level

May 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

Kootenay Lake Levels Not Expected to Rise Beyond Current Level 

Nelson, BC – With much of the lower and mid-range snow levels having melted over the past number of weeks and the arrival...

Nelson Hydro's EcoSave Program Launches the "Great Escape" Heat Mapping Project

May 28, 2018

For Immediate Release

The Great Escape Heat Mapping Pilot Project

RESCINDED - Water Quality Advisory Rescinded from May 9, 2018

WATER QUALITY NOTICE RESCINDED FROM MAY 9, 2018

Media Release: City continues to monitor rising Kootenay Lake Levels

May 25, 2018

For Immediate Release

The City of Nelson continues to monitor rising Kootenay Lake levels; City crews work to mitigate impact of potential flooding

Nelson, BC - Warmer seasonal temperatures coupled with natural inflows of a significantly above a...

Notice To Public: Street Sweeping & Flushing

Street Sweeping – Rosemont (North)

Wednesday May 23 and Thursday May 24th

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, sweeping and flushing.  Residents with off-street parkin...

Public Notice: Dog Walk Closed Due to High Water Levels

May 18, 2018 3:00pm

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: DOG WALK CLOSED

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - Spring Runoff Safety & Flooding in Nelson

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - May 11, 2018 

SPRING RUNOFF SAFETY & FLOOD PRECAUTIONS

In Photo: Fast moving water at Cottonwood Creek - May 11, 2018

Public Safety Notice - City Prepares for High Water and Potential Flooding

Nelson Prepares for Highwater and Potential Flooding

Planned Power Outage for Richards St. on May 15, 2018

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - RICHARDS STREET & VICINITY ON MAY 15, 2018

Date of Outage: Tuesday, May 15, 2018Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (approximately)Location: 100 to 800 Blocks of Richards Street (and vicinity)

Nelson Hydro endeavors to be as complet...

Water Quality Advisory - May 9, 2018

May 9, 2018 - Click on link for full advisory.

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*** NEW*** NELSON EMERGENCY ALERTS - Sign-up today!

SIGN-UP TODAY FOR THE NEW “NELSON EMERGENCY ALERTS”!

BE PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY

The City of Nelson has launched a new Emergency Alert system for people who live, work, shop and visit Nelson.

By signing up, you will receive a te...

Notice To Public: Watermain Flushing Program Set To Start

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: WATERMAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM

May 2nd, 2018

The City of Nelson Utilities Department is set to start the Watermain Flushing Program. The flushing will be done Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, commencing May 7, 2018 and continu...

Disaster Day in Nelson on May 5th, 2018

Community Response Partners Raising Awareness about Emergency Preparedness

DISASTER DAY is on May 5th, 2018 from 11:00am - 3:00pm

Disaster will strike Nelson’s Hall Street on May 5th when local agencies come together to promote ...

Notice to Public: Street Sweeping in Areas of Uphill

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING 

Street Sweeping - May 2-3, 2018 

Area: Hoover, Latimer and Mill Streets and all cross streets. (See map) 

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient...

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING AND FLUSHING

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING AND FLUSHING

 Taking place on Monday, April 30th and  Tuesday, May 1st

 Affected Area: Gore, Robson and Observatory Streets and all cross streets (see map).

Parking restrictions are in effect for t...

Nelson Fire Chief Encourages Yard Waste Clean-Up & Burning Period Approved

Nelson Fire Chief Encourages Yard Waste Clean-Up

Free drop-off for the month of May at Grohman Transfer Station; Burning Period Approved

April 18, 2018

Nelson, BC - Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Chief Len MacCharles is encouraging residents to ...

Nelson Transit Update Related to Highway 3A Mudslide

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - NELSON TRANSIT UPDATE

April 18, 2018 1:00pm

Highway 3A is closed due to a mud slide 2 kilometers east of Brilliant dam. West Kootenay Transit will be providing limited unscheduled shuttle service between Playmor Junction and Castlegar/Sel...

Notice: Business License Bylaw Amendment

Report - Business License Bylaw Amendment

Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization Project - Phase II Schedule

Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization Project - Phase II Construction Update

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Notice to Nelson Hydro's North Shore Customers - April 6, 2018

City of Nelson Newsletter - March 23, 2018

Read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter - March 23, 2018.

Construction of Emergency Water Intake at West-End of Lakeside Dog Walk

March 22, 2018

PUBLIC ADVISORY

Phase 1 of the construction of the City’s Emergency Water Intake has begun. This work is taking place on the west-end of the dog park along the lake. The expected completion is the end of March or early April 2018. T...

Watermain and Storm Sewer Upgrades - 900 Block Victoria Street

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - Watermain and Storm Sewer Upgrades - 900 Block Victoria Street

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March 16, 2018 - Transit Driver Appreciation Day

March 16th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day

On Friday, March 16th, 2018 join us in celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day by thanking our hard working Nelson Transit drivers for a job well done.

“We have a great bunch of guys that...

Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations - How are we doing?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 15, 2018

City looking for feedback on Nelson’s short-term rental regulations; On-line survey open until April 10th, 2018

Nelson, BC – City Council adopted Nelson’s first regulations and lic...

City Newsletter - March 9, 2018

Read the March 9, 2018 City of Nelson Newsletter.

City of Nelson to receive up to $6 Million for Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project

City of Nelson to receive 100% funding (up to $6 Million) for Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project.

City of Nelson Newsletter - February 2018

Read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter for February 2018.

City of Nelson - Year in Review 2017

Read the City of Nelson's Year in Review by clicking on image below.

VIDEO: Cannabis Legalization: What does it mean for Nelson?

The City of Nelson has distributed Cannabis feedback forms to all households and businesses in Nelson regarding the legalization of cannabis.  Click on image below to watch a video which explains why the City of Nelson is seeking feedback from re...

MEDIA RELEASE: Legalization of Cannabis - City is looking for feedback

February 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City looking for feedback on regulations related to the legalization of cannabis

 Feedback form will be mailed out the week of February 12th

Nelson, BC –Residents and businesses in Nelson are being as...

Nelson Hydro - Notice of Rate Change

Nelson Hydro wishes to advise our customers of a planned increase to our electrical rates for 2018. Click here for details. 

Art Rental Program: Call For Artists

CITY OF NELSON ART RENTAL PROGRAM: CALL FOR ARTISTS

For Immediate Release

January 22, 2018

Nelson, BC - The City of Nelson and its Cultural Development Committee (CDC) are pleased to announce the continuation of the Art Rental Program, initiated in 2016. Thi...

Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

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...

Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

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.

2017 Year in Review - Mayor's Message

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR - YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2017

 December 22, 2017

 Mayor Kozak highlights the City's initiatives, projects and Council priorities for 2017 in the following video. Click on image BELOW to view.

 On behalf of the Ma...

City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

Click here for the December 2017 City of Nelson Newsletter.

2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

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 ...

June 18, 2018 - Update #29 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 18 to 22nd, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has completed the installation of curbs and gutters in the 100 Block of Hall Street. In the week of June 18 to 22^nd, McNally will prepare this area f...

June 11, 2018 - Update #28 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 11-15, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has been working this past week to prepare for the concrete curbing work that will proceed next week. McNally has been busy adjusting the elevation of man...

June 5, 2018 - Update #27 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 4th – 8th, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has been busy this week to connect a sanitary sewer service from 625 Front Street to the new sanitary sewer piping that was installed under the CP tracks. McNal...

May 28, 2018 - Update #26 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update – Week of May 28 to June 1, 2018

The Stores to Shores project on Hall Street completed a major milestone this week, with install of the deep utilities under the CPR tracks. The City contractor, McNally Excavat...

May 23, 2018 - Update #25 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of May 22 - 25, 2018

Starting Tuesday of this week, the City, our contractor (McNally) and CP will install storm and sanitary piping under the CP crossing. This work will be done in conjunction with CP, as the City&a...

May 11, 2018 - Update #24 - Hall Street Project Phase II

May 11, 2018

****Be sure to visit stores on Hall Street and Lakeside Drive during construction! Our small businesses need your support.***

Stores-To-Shores Hall Street Project Update – Week of May 14 – 18, 2018

The City would li...

May 1, 2018 - Update #23 - Hall Street Project Phase II

HALL STREET PROJECT - UPDATE #23 - May 1, 2018

*** ALL BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN ON HALL STREET AND LAKESIDE DRIVE***

After a false start on Monday, crews spent Tuesday morning deploying road signs, traffic delineators and have closed the 100 Block of Hall Str...

April 23, 2018 - UPDATE #22 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of April 23-27, 2018.

In Photo: Pouring of concrete for the new social steps at the Waterfront Plaza

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April 13, 2018 - UPDATE #21 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of April 16-20, 2018.

In Photo: Construction of concrete steps and retaining structures along the foreshore west of the Prestige Lakeside Resort. 

March 23, 2018 - UPDATE #20 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 26-30, 2018.

In Photo: Rendering of Future Social Steps at Waterfront Plaza

In photo: Forming of Future Social Steps

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March 16, 2018 - UPDATE #19 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 19 -23, 2018.

In photo: Foreshore work continues as water levels are low.

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March 9, 2018 - UPDATE #18 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 12-16, 2018.

In photo: Area along the foreshore, west of the gazebo, scheduled to be revitalized.

February 16, 2018 - UPDATE #17 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 19-23, 2018.

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February 9, 2018 - UPDATE #16 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 12-16, 2018.

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February 2, 2018 - UPDATE #15 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 5-9, 2018.

Photo below shows exposed utilities.

January 26, 2018 - UPDATE 14 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 29 - February 2, 2018.

Photo below shows the installation of two large storm manhole bases immediately adjacent Lakeside Drive.

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January 19, 2018 - UPDATE #13 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 22-26, 2018.

January 12, 2018 - UPDATE #12 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 15-19, 2018.

In Photo - The contractor installing sanitary sewer piping to the location where a new manhole will be installed.

December 1, 2017 - UPDATE #10 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 27th, 2017.

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November 24, 2017 - UPDATE #9 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 20th, 2017.

Placing Pipe during Phase II construction.

Restorative Justice Program

The Nelson Police Restorative Justice Program would like to thank the Nelson & District Credit Union for their $1500 grant in support of our Restorative Justice program.

Ladies Only Skate Night

The Flea

The Flea is a unique youth and family friendly community-based market that focuses on creating a space where youth can build their entrepreneurial skills and develop relationships within our community. This is a fun event where you can find anything from ...

Sweet Canteen

Open Tuesday through Thursday 5:00-9:00pm and Fridays from 3:00-10:00pm

Ask the staff what yummy snacks and treats they are serving tonight! Snacks are by donation.

Weekday Warriors

Skateboarding Lessons