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The BCUC wants to hear from you!

The British Columbia Utilities Commission would like to hear from Nelson Hydro customers on Nelson Hydro's 2022 Rate Application. To learn more, click below. Read on...
Stores Are Well Stocked in Nelson

Nelson Emergency Management has been in touch with local grocers and fuel stations. Local stores continue to receive deliveries and are keeping their shelves well-stocked. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Nelson Hydro Virtual Open House

Nelson Hydro invites the community to a virtual open house on Thursday, November 25, 2021, between 7:00 - 8:30pm. To learn more and to register, click below: Read on...
Leaf Collection in Nelson

City crews are currently working to clean streets of leaves that have been raked from public boulevards. Please see below for details: Read on...
Notice of Tree Removal

Crews will be removing trees at 511, 514, 519 and 520 Carbonate Street on Thursday, October 28, 2021. For more details, click below: Read on...
Call for Nominations: 2022 Sports Ambassador

The City of Nelson is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson's 2022 Sports Ambassador. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Nelson & Castlegar to Investigate Ways to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Building Sector

The City of Nelson and City of Castlegar have begun investigating ways to reduce the overall carbon emissions associated with new residential home construction in our region. To learn more, click below: Read on...
City of Nelson Prepares to Implement its new Climate Action Plan, Nelson Next

The City of Nelson's new Climate Action Plan to tackle climate change, Nelson Next was adopted in Spring 2021 and now steps are being taken to develop the implementation process. To learn more, click below: Read on...
COVID-19 Case Reported at Youth Centre

The City of Nelson and the Nelson & District Youth Centre (NDYC) would like to advise the public that a positive case of COVID-19 has been reported to staff at the Youth Centre from one of the patrons. For more details, click below. Read on...
Masks Mandatory in all City-Owned and Operated Facilities

In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Nelson Local Health Region, the City of Nelson has made the decision to move back to mandatory mask-wearing in all City-owned and operated facilities effective Monday, August 9th, 2021. Read on...
Grand Opening of the Fairview to Downtown Neighbourhood Bikeway!

The Fairview to Downtown Neighbourhood Bikeway has been built through a grant program and consists of a 2 km long shared road running along Third Street and High Street. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Vax & Relax Contest!

Getting vaccinated means getting back to relaxing with friends and family, attending concerts & outdoor events, travelling and so much more! Enter for your chance to win! 12 weekly draws starting Thursday, August 12th. Learn more below: Read on...
Nelson Fire Rescue Services Introduces FireSmart Safety Videos

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services has released two short animated videos to help residents and business owners better understand what they can do to reduce the risk of losing their homes and buildings from wildfire. Read on...
Update on Water Works Construction

Water works construction will be ramping up over the next couple of weeks near the Elwyn Street Pressure Reducing Station located below the Svoboda Road parking lot. For more details, click below: Read on...
Water Works Construction

Water works construction will be taking place over the next couple of weeks near the Elwyn Street Pressure Reducing Station. Read on...
Temporary Closure of Cedar Street Off Ramp

The Cedar Street off ramp will be closed to traffic from July 23 to July 31, 2021 to paint a mural on the retaining wall. For more details click below: Read on...
Are you prepared for an emergency?

This month's City newsletter features important emergency preparedness information. Have you signed up for emergency notifications? Have you prepared your Grab-and-Go bag? For more information on emergency preparedness, click below: Read on...
Nelson Hydro Turns Off Automatic Reclosers

For the safety of our community, customers and our forests, Nelson Hydro has turned off the automatic reclosers on our distribution lines as a wildfire safety measure. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Intermittent Closure of Walking Trail

Public Works would like the community to know there will be an intermittent closure of the walking trail along the top of the dike on the south side of Anderson Creek. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Sign-Up Today for Nelson Emergency Notifcations!

Be prepared! Be informed! The City of Nelson has upgraded its Emergency Notification System to issue emergency alerts to Nelson residents and visitors. To learn more, and sign-up, click below: Read on...
Nelson Hydro No Longer Pursuing District Energy System

Nelson Hydro has suspended active efforts to develop a District Energy Heating system in the downtown of the City of Nelson. To learn more about this decision, click below: Read on...
Staying Cool This Summer in Nelson

The City of Nelson, in partnership with the Regional District of Central Kootenay(RDCK), has made the difficult decision to keep the Gyro Park pool closed for the 2021 season. To learn more about this decision, please click below. Read on...
City Explores Options for Nelson Hydro Rural Assets with FortisBC

Click below to read the full media advisory: Read on...
City Moves to Stage 2 Water Regulations

Starting today, Monday June 28th, 2021, the City has moved to Level TWO Water regulations. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Collective Agreement Ratified between City of Nelson & CUPE Local 339

A Memorandum of Agreement between CUPE Local 339 and the City of Nelson has been ratified. For details on the ratified agreement, click below: Read on...
Notice to Public: Watermain Upgrades on Fourth Street

Water system upgrades are planned for the 800/900 Blocks of Fourth Street. A new watermain is being installed between Kokanee Street and Gordon Street. The City is upgrading the old undersized water main and providing better fire flow to your area. Read on...
The City of Nelson’s new E-bike Program is rolling right along!

Since the launch of the Community E-bike Program in July 2020, the City has received over 80 loan applications, and over half of the applicants have purchased bikes. To learn more about this great initiative from the EcoSave Program, click below: Read on...
Wildfire Fuel Mitigation Work Around Nelson

Representatives from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, BC Parks (West Arm Park), local foresters, Celgar, Kalesnikoff, BC Wildfire, RDCK, Mayor Dooley and the Nelson Fire Chief attended a field trip to view the mitigation work completed last year. Read on...
Notice of Paving Work - Latimer & Ward Streets

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. For more details, click below: Read on...
Nelson's Nest Lab is Accepting Applications for Phase II

Phase II of Nest Lab is looking to select 20-30 community members to work together on local ideas and solutions that will address the dual challenge of climate change and economic resilience. To learn more about the application process, click below: Read on...
Notice of Upcoming Work - Emergency Water Intake

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. To learn more, click below: Read on...
City Newsletter - March 18, 2021

This month's newsletter features our Public Works Department and spring clean-up in the City. To read the full newsletter, click below: Read on...
Notice to Public: Street Sweeping has begun

City crews have begun street scraping, sweeping and flushing streets to remove winter sand. To learn more about the process and schedule, please click below: Read on...
Mayor & Council's Update on Nelson Hydro's Rate Application

In November of 2020, Mayor and Council, through its electric utility department, Nelson Hydro, submitted a Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Application to the BC Utilities Commission. To learn more about this application, click below. Read on...
City of Nelson Newsletter - Youth Centre

This month's City Newsletter features the Nelson & District Youth Centre. The Youth Centre offers lots of wonderful youth programming including after-school programs, Pro-D day and spring break camps. To learn more about what's happening now, click below: Read on...
NEW SNOW ANGEL PROGRAM

To learn about the new Snow Angel Program, click below: 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...
Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

Click below to read the full media release 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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City Projects

Notice of Pathway Paving at Lakeside Park

Weather permitting, paving work on the Lakeside Park path will take place during the week of October 25th. For more details, click below: Read on...
Tree Trimming on Vernon Street

Our arborists are working to prepare the trees for the installation of festive lighting on Vernon Street. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Update on Fairview to Downtown Bike Route Project

Please see the latest update on the Fairview to Downtown Bike Route Project. Work is set to begin on Monday, April 26th. To learn more, click below. Read on...
Water System Upgrades 500 Block Josephine & 600 Block Herridge Lane

Water system upgrades are being planned for the 500 Block of Josephine Street and 600 Block of Herridge Lane starting Monday, March 29th, 2021. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Water & Sewer Utility Upgrades on 500 Block of Victoria Street

Beginning Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, a new storm sewer main will be installed along the 500 block of Victoria Street. Water and sanitary connections will be made at the 514 Victoria Street frontage. To learn more, click below. Read on...
Water System Upgrades at 700 Block of Fourth Street

Water system upgrades are planned for the 700 Blk of Fourth Street between March 1 - 26, 2021. To learn more, click below: Read on...
December 1, 2017 - UPDATE #10 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street Project - Phase II. Read on...
November 24, 2017 - UPDATE #9 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street Project - Phase II. Read on...

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