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

Nelson Fire Chief Len MacCharles is encouraging residents of Nelson to dispose of their yard waste. Free yard waste drop-off is available for the month of May at Grohman Transfer Station. A burning period has also been approved. Click below for details. Read on...
Nelson Transit Update Related to Highway 3A Mudslide

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: 1:00pm - April 18, 2018 A mud slide has occurred 2 kilometers east of Brilliant Dam. Click below for an update on Nelson Transit service to Castlegar. Read on...
Notice: Business License Bylaw Amendment

Take notice that Council proposes to amend the Business Licence Bylaw. Click below to read the report to Council regarding this proposed amendment. Read on...
Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization Project - Phase II Schedule

We wish there was another way to replace our underground infrastructure, but unfortunately there isn't. The work has to be done. Please click below to learn more about Phase II of the Hall Street project, including a tentative schedule for construction. Read on...
Notice to Nelson Hydro's North Shore Customers - April 6, 2018

Many of our Nelson Hydro customers on the North Shore experienced a power outage on Monday, April 2nd, 2018. The following notice details the cause of the outages and steps Nelson Hydro is taking to improve service in the North Shore area. Read on...
City of Nelson Newsletter - March 23, 2018

To read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter, click below. Read on...
Construction of Emergency Water Intake at West-End of Lakeside Dog Walk

PUBLIC ADVISORY: City crews have begun work on the construction of an Emergency Water Intake at the west-end of the dog walk. Access to the dog walk is available at the east-end near the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Click below for details. Read on...
Watermain and Storm Sewer Upgrades - 900 Block Victoria Street

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Public Works crews will be working in the 900 Block of Victoria Street over the next three weeks. Click below for more information on this project. Read on...
March 16, 2018 - 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. Read on...
Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations - How are we doing?

MEDIA RELEASE: City looking for feedback on Nelson’s short-term rental regulations; On-line survey open until April 10th, 2018 Read on...
City Newsletter - March 9, 2018

Do you know what 'unidirectional flushing' is? Learn about this and more in the latest City of Nelson newsletter. Click below to read. Read on...
City of Nelson to receive up to $6 Million for Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project

MEDIA RELEASE: The City of Nelson Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project was identified as a high priority in the City’s recently updated Water Master Plan. Learn more about the $6 Million in Federal Gas Tax funding below. Read on...
City of Nelson Newsletter - February 2018

To read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter, click below. Read on...
City of Nelson - Year in Review 2017

The City of Nelson's Strategic Plan sets out Council's priorities for 2015 - 2018. Click below to read the Year in Review for 2017. Read on...
VIDEO: Cannabis Legalization: What does it mean for Nelson?

A Cannabis feedback forms has been delivered to all households and businesses in Nelson regarding the regulations related to the legalization of cannabis. Click below to view a video describing how the City is seeking feedback from residents. Read on...
MEDIA RELEASE: Legalization of Cannabis - City is looking for feedback

The City of Nelson is looking for feedback on regulations related to the legalization of cannabis. Feedback forms will be delivered to households and businesses the week of February 12th. Click here for the full media release. Read on...
Nelson Hydro - Notice of Rate Change

Nelson Hydro wishes to advise our customers of a planned increase to our electrical rates for 2018. For complete details, please click here. Read on...
Art Rental Program: Call For Artists

The City of Nelson and its Cultural Development Committee (CDC) are pleased to announce the continuation of the Art Rental Program. Click here for details. Read on...
Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

The City of Nelson is pleased to offer Toter bear resistant garbage bins for sale. For more details on how you can purchase, please click below. Read on...
Laneway Housing in Nelson - We Want to Hear from You!

The City of Nelson is investigating how laneway housing can become a more attractive opportunity for homeowners. Join us for an Open House on Jan. 23, 2018 . Learn more about laneway housing and provide your input on Nelson’s laneway housing. Read on...
Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

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2017 Year in Review - Mayor's Message

The City of Nelson has had an exciting year! The Mayor details the highlights of City projects, initiatives and Council priorities for 2017. Check out the video! Read on...
City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

Click below to view the latest City of Nelson Newsletter. Read on...
2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

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