Posted on: January 31, 2019
Wood Stove Exchange Program extended into 2019
January 25, 2019
More funding announced
Nelson, BC: The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is now accepting applications for rebates as part of the Wood Stove Exchange Program. This program, ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 24, 2019
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
January 23, 2019
Nelson Hydro – Notice of Rate Change
Nelson Hydro wishes to advise our customers of a planned increase to our electrical rates for 2019.
The planned rate change will be a general rate increase of 1.5% effe...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 11, 2019
BE A VOLUNTEER!
The City of Nelson has a number openings on various committees and commissions.
The deadline to submit applications to serve on a City of Nelson Committee or Commission is 4:30pm on Friday, January 25, 2019.
You can submit your application on...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018
Nelson and District Youth Centre to take over day-to-day operations of the City parkade; City of Nelson thanks Parkade Operator Jim Reimer for his 22 years of exceptional service.
Nelson, BC - On January 1st, 2019, the City of Ne...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 27, 2018
Sanitary Sewer Work in the 400 Block of Vernon Street will commence on November 28, 2018
The sanitary service is collapsing on the 400 Block of Vernon Street and work is required to ensure the sanitary service remains open. Marwest has been contracted by t...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 14, 2018
November 13, 2018
Partner municipalities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland and Trail to receive a $40,000 grant to implement a Smart Kootenays Digital Mobility Platform
Nelson, BC – The communities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland an...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: November 9, 2018
NOTICE TO PUBLIC - ROAD CLEARING & MAINTENANCE TAKING PLACE
Friday, November 9, 2018
The Department of Public Works would like to advise the public that sledding/tobogganing is NOT permitted on City streets or sidewalks.
There has been reported activity ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 11, 2018
For Immediate Release
Southern Interior and Okanagan asked to conserve natural gas usage after gas line rupture in northern British Columbia
October 11, 2018
Nelson, BC - Nelson Hydro is advising customers that while we encourage electricity conservation, wi...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 4, 2018
SEARCH FOR NELSON’S 2019 CULTURAL AMBASSADOR IS ON
October 2, 2018
The Cultural Development Committee (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson’s 2019 Cultural A...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 21, 2018
Proposed Improvements for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park
September 21, 2018
Successful open house held to gather feedback for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park; Online survey open until Friday, September 28th
Nelson, BC - On Thursday, 20t...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 21, 2018
NOTICE TO PUBLIC: ROAD (BRIDGE) CLOSURE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Residents are advised that the City is performing bridge deck repairs at cottonwood creek at 80 Lakeside Drive between the airport and Public Works complex this Sunday, Septe...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 18, 2018
Effective September 18, 2018, the City of Nelson is adhering to Level 2 Water Regulations. For a complete guide to water regulations in Nelson, click here.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 18, 2018
NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Nelson Hydro Launches New Automated Call Dialer System
Nelson Hydro currently has one staff member responsible for making personal calls to our clients regarding overdue accounts. This staff person can make upwards of a 100 calls...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 17, 2018
Hall Street Update Week of September 17 – 21, 2018
Due to adverse weather this week, the night work that Marwest had planned, was unable to proceed. The current forecast indicates a window of opportunity for this work to proceed over the evenings...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 13, 2018
BC LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TAKE THE LEAD ON ENERGY ACTION
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy presents City of Victoria, District of Hudson’s Hope and the Capital Regional District with C...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: September 11, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:30pm at Prestige Lakeside Resort
September 11, 2018
Nelson, BC – Need to save energy, but not sure where to start? Whether you a...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: August 27, 2018
LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS
Effective Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the City of Nelson will be adhering to LEVEL 3 mandatory water conservation measures.
There is little rain in the forecast and flows in our source water creeks are rapidly declining. This means ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: August 24, 2018
August 24, 2018
Yesterday afternoon, City crews performed some unplanned watermain work which required the closure of valves. This resulted in a change in the direction of flows in part of our distribution system.
Some areas of downtown may notice a slight ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: August 16, 2018
The Nelson Hydro crew is working this morning at Ward and
Baker St. to reinstall the traffic light. It is anticipated that work will becompleted today, August 16th, 2018 and the regular traffic pattern
will resume. While crews work on this re...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 31, 2018
NELSON’S COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN – YEAR ONE
July 31, 2018
Background
Canada’s first community solar garden, located in Nelson, BC, has completed its first year of solar electricity generation. The solar array was installed on Cit...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 12, 2018
CITY OF NELSON MOVES TO LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS
July 12, 2018
Effective immediately, the City of Nelson is moving to Level 2 Water Restrictions.
The spring snow melt has finished in the Kootenays and a stretch of hot weather is predicted for the weekend a...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 5, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5, 2018
(Photo Credit: Rob Richardson)
City of Nelson amends Traffic Bylaw to encourage respectful behaviour and to prevent the obstruction of streets and sidewalks
Nelson, BC –Nelson City Council recen...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 4, 2018
GYRO POOL IS OPEN!
First day of operation is Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The last day of operation is Sunday, September 2, 2018.
Hours of Operation: 1:00pm - 6:00pm daily
The pool is open every day, with the exception of Monday, August 6th.
Who can use the...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: June 22, 2018
IMPORTANT NOTICE - RELATED TO HALL STREET PROJECT
CP Rail has informed the City of Nelson that it will be closing the Cedar Street rail crossing on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 to address an emergent track safety issue.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: June 12, 2018
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. ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: June 8, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 30, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 25, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 22, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 10, 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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 4, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 1, 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 ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 1, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 29, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 20, 2018
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 ...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: April 18, 2018
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...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 15, 2018
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...
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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