News Flash

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Notice of Tree Removal - Morgan Street

Notice to Public

There will be a temporary road closure for a section of Morgan Street below Gyro Park on Thursday, March 30th, between 7:00am and 3:00pm. 
Morgan Street will be closed between Union Street and the top of Vernon Street.
All traffic is requested to u...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Budget Open House - Join us!

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2023 Draft Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

Nelson residents are encouraged to attend the 2023 Budget Open House on March 30th at 5:00 pm at City Hall. The event will also be streamed online for those who are unable to attend in person.

Why attend?

• Lear...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 21, 2023

March 2023 - Council Highlights

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The Council Highlights provide a snapshot of the progress made in Council decision-making. For more information on each topic, please visit the accompanying link where noted.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 17, 2023

A Message from Mayor & Council

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A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE

The City of Nelson is committed to creating a safe and inclusive community for everyone. We believe that our community should be a place where all members feel welcomed and accepted, regardless of their backgrounds or ide...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Updates to BC Building Codes - Information Sessions

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Have you heard about the BC Building Code updates?

The City of Nelson is hosting two free webinars and one in-person information session next week to discuss the key takeaways from the recently published BC Building Code update.
The webinars will consist of...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Media Release: WhatsApp Investigation – City of Nelson Police Department

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March 1, 2023

Nelson, BC - On Feb 9th, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), on behalf of the Office of the Public Complaints Commissioner (OPCC), completed their investigation into the 'WhatsApp' chat group matter relating to the allege...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Notice of Work - Gyro Park Bridge Removal

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February 14, 2023
Crews from the City of Nelson are set to remove the Gyro Park Bridge this week. 
The bridge has reached the end of its life and needs to be removed for safety reasons. 
The Gyro Park Bridge has been a staple of the Nelson ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 21, 2023

City of Nelson Mourns the Loss of Second Police Officer

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For Immediate Release – January 21, 2023

Second Nelson Officer Dies in Hospital 

Nelson, BC –  Flags are at half mast, and the City of Nelson is mourning the loss of a second police officer.       &n...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Private Funeral Service to be held for Constable / Update on injured officer

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UPDATE ON POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN FATAL AVALANCHE
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR CONSTABLE WADE TITTEMORE
A private funeral service is planned for Constable Wade Tittemore on Wednesday, January 18th, at the Capitol Theatre at Noon PST (Nelson, BC). The service is ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Notice of Work from Public Works

Notice to Public

WINTER OPERATIONS
Snow hauling is happening this week in Rosemont, finishing up on Vancouver Street from West Gore to West Richards Street. Next week crews will move to Uphill and focus on clearing the bus route.  
Please obey the signage and move ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Nelson Police Officers involved in fatal avalanche

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The City of Nelson and the Nelson Police Department are mourning the death of one of its officers in a fatal avalanche on January 9, 2023, at approximately 12:00 pm.
A second officer, Mathieu Nolet, age 28,  was seriously injured in the avalanche ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Two Nelson Police Officers Struck by Avalanche near Kaslo

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Nelson, BC - The Nelson Police Board would like to inform the public that a City of Nelson police officer has been killed and another officer critically injured in an avalanche near Kaslo, BC. The Nelson Police Board, the City of Nelson, and the Nelson Po...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Nelson Hydro Budget & Rate Presentation - December 1st

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Join Nelson Hydro for a presentation regarding rate changes coming into effect for customers in 2023. December 1, 2022At the Nelson Innovation Centre7:00 - 9:00pm91 Baker Street in the Railtown District.A presentation from Nelson Hydro/City of Ne...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Media Release: Cost-of-Living Credit for Nelson Hydro Customers

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For Immediate Release:

Cost-of-Living Credit for Nelson Hydro Customers

November 22, 2022

Nelson, BC - Nelson Hydro customers will receive a one-time cost-of-living credit on their electricity bills as part of a Province of BC initiative to address the impac...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 17, 2022

SURVEY: How do you manage your food waste?

How do you manage your food waste Survey 2022

HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR FOOD WASTE?

The City wants to learn more about your residential food waste management practices.
The feedback generated by this survey will help us design an effective program and will also help compare data once the ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Leaf Collection in the Downtown Core

Leaf Removal

City crews will be out between November 16th and November 18th to manage leaf pickup in the downtown core before the impending snow forecast for next week. 
Our team must start working early in the downtown core to ensure easy access to the sidewa...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 10, 2022

Meet our new Council!

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2022 - 2026 City of Nelson Council

L - R, Councillor Rik Logtenberg, Councillor Kate Tait, Councillor Jesse Pineiro, Mayor Janice Morrison, Councillor Keith Page, Councillor Leslie Payne & Councillor Jesse Woodward

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Media Release: City of Nelson Leads the Way in Organics Diversion

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City of Nelson Leads the Way in Organics Diversion

October 25, 2022

Nelson, BC – Nelson is taking the next step in launching a city-wide pre-treated organics program to divert food waste from landfills. Following a successful small pilot project u...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 7, 2022

Notice to Public - Paving at Baker Street Intersections

Notice to Public

PAVING WORK ON BAKER STREET
The City of Nelson would like to advise the public of upcoming paving work in the downtown core.
Crews will be milling off the existing road surface and overlay with new pavement. This work is subject to favourable weather and wi...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Sports Ambassador Call for Applications & Nominations

2020 Sports Ambassador Nomination is Open (2)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONS - SPORTS AMBASSADOR

The deadline for either an applicant or a nomination submission is October 21, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
The City of Nelson is pleased to announce that it will continue the Sports Ambassador program that...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Wildfire Risk Reduction Open House – Thursday, September 22

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Wildfire Risk Reduction Open House – Thursday, September 22, 2022 

Presented by the Nelson & Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee

The Committee includes representatives from BC Parks, City of Nelson, Ministry of Forests, an...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 15, 2022

City Hall to close to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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MEDIA RELEASE
September 14, 2022
City Hall to close for National Day of Mourning to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The City of Nelson is joining other local governments and will recognize the federal holiday on Monday, September 19, 2022, to mark the ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 19, 2022

BCUC Releases Decision on Nelson Hydro’s COSA-RDA Application

Media Release

 

   

 

July 19, 2022

BCUC recognizes rural rates need to stand on their own while directing some changes to the Cost of Service Analysis submitted  

Nelson, BC – The British Columbia Utilities C...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: June 21, 2022

June 21st - National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Today, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. 
In cooperation...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: June 3, 2022

Nelson Hydro Communications Survey

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Nelson Hydro would like to hear from you about its efforts to keep you informed. Your opinion will help shape Nelson Hydro’s current and future communications. Please take five minutes to share your thoughts. Complete the survey at: nelson.ca/pl...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 25, 2022

Nelson to Host E-Bike Expo

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Nelson to Host E-Bike Expo; City Partners with UBC’s REACT Lab to Study Impact of E-Bikes in Community

May 25, 2022 

Nelson, BC - The City of Nelson launched the E-bike Financing Program in the summer of 2020 and has since distributed ove...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

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Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

May 13, 2022

Nelson, BC - The City has been working to create opportunities to improve the current City pier, located at the foot of Hall Street and the waterfront. It was identified several years ago that t...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Replacement of High Voltage Vault Lids

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May 11, 2022
Due to the deterioration of the existing steel transformer vault lids in the downtown core, the lids are being replaced with upgraded galvanized lids which will prevent deterioration for the foreseeable future. In total, 26 transformer vault l...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Nelson Hydro Battery Energy Storage System Project

Nelson Hydro Media Release

Nelson Hydro is applying for a CleanBC grant for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to Manage Load in its service area.  Nelson City Council supported the recommendation from Nelson Hydro General Manager Scott Spencer to apply for funding tha...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 27, 2022

Be Prepared! Are You Signed up For Emergency Notifications?

Emergency Preparedness

As summer approaches, the City of Nelson will be performing a TEST of the City’s Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, May 3rd at 11:30am during Emergency Preparedness Week. Anyone registered with the City’s Emergency Notification System will receive ...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 1, 2022

FortisBC Working with Property Owners to Reduce Tree-Related Power Outages

Nelson Hydro Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FortisBC working with property owners to reduce tree-related power outages 

A unique program to reduce the risk outages will benefit both FortisBC and Nelson Hydro electricity customers

Kelowna, B.C.  ?  Febru...

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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: February 22, 2022

Episode #2 - The Scoop Podcast (Welcome to Nelson Signs)

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EPISODE #2 - The Scoop Podcast with Avi & Ginger
We've got a winner! 
Join us for our chat with Sebastien Arcand (Director of Development Services), as we discuss the "Welcome to Nelson" sign competition and the winning design.
In this...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 31, 2017

Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

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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

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

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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 21, 2017

City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

December 2017

Click here for the December 2017 City of Nelson Newsletter.

City News & Public Notices
Posted on: December 12, 2017

2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

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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

News Flash

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Pier Project Update - March 28th, 2023

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Crews have returned to the foot of Baker Street over the last few weeks and work will progress though spring and summer, with completion of the project scheduled for early fall. 

 Currently, the following work is underway:

Interior deck bo...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Pier Project Update March 2023

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With our target of July 2023 in mind for the completion of the Nelson Pier project, contractors are gearing up to start work onsite at the foot of Hall Street once again. 

Look for the arrival of the barge setting up alongside the pier for assista...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: December 23, 2022

December 23rd, 2022 - Year End Update

22-12-23 - North Site View

As the snow settles over the Pier worksite and we head in to the holidays, North Mountain Construction has cleaned up the worksite at the bottom of Hall Street and demobilized for a winter site closure.

While you may see some decking work still being compl...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: October 12, 2022

October 12, 2022 - update on Pier Project

22-10-06 - First steel beam being flown into position

You may have noticed a GWIL crane on the construction site in the last week. The crane is assisting in the install of the steel beams on the steel pilings. 

MarWest recently completed the install of the storm sewer tie-in with the City storm line....

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022 Pier Update

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Here is the latest Pier Project update for the week of August 22, 2022

In early August, North Mountain Construction poured concrete in the Ladybird display building walls and strip footings.

 Here is the Ladybird display building walls and footings...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: August 5, 2022

August 5, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

22-07-05 - welding piles

Graham  Marine continued installing the pilings. They have now demobilized from the site, leaving one barge for the welder to continue work.

The site for the Ladybird display building was prepared and the concrete footings were placed.

The rebar an...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: June 28, 2022

June 28, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

22-06-10 - Exacavtion progress

Work at the pier has continued to progress steadily since the last project update.  Graham Marine has finished the pier deconstruction and has removed the existing piles:

Photo showing pier deconstruction.

Photo showing pile removal.

Work has starte...

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City Project Gallery
Posted on: June 6, 2022

Work has begun on the new pier!

Gazebo Deconstruction

The project replacement project is underway with site works proceeding last week.  The site and laydown area has been fenced and the work trailer is present on site.  Please observe all construction signage when travelling adjacent to th...

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City Project Gallery

News Flash

Posted on: January 10, 2018

Restorative Justice Program

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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.

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