Media Release: City of Nelson mobilizes in support of Provincial E-Bike Rebate Program

City of Nelson mobilizes in support of Provincial E-Bike Rebate Program – Partners with West Kootenay Cycling Coalition for Go By Bike Week 

NELSON, BC - The City of Nelson is taking proactive steps to encourage healthy alterna...

Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day on May 27th

On Saturday, May 27^th, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services and the Regional District of Central Kootenay Wildfire Mitigation Program are hosting the second Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day to remove logs, branches and dead trees along a section of the Rai...

Notice: Active Forest Operations in Nelson

PLEASE NOTE: ACTIVE FOREST OPERATIONS IN NELSONSvoboda Harvest Spring 2023*Please direct all inquiries to Anderson Creek Timber*NELSON, BC – Starting April 12th, Anderson Creek Timber Co. Ltd has been completing timber harvesting operations on t...

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded

Water Quality Advisory Rescinded

The City continues to monitor water quality at our source and throughout our system however, a significant amount of high mountain snowpack remains to melt.

Should the water quality change, the City will post future notices ...

Flood Watch Downgraded to High Streamflow Advisory

Notice of Work - 400 Block of Victoria Street Sidewalk Repairs

Notice of Work - 100 Block of Baker Street Watermain Replacement

NOTICE OF WORKPHASE II - 100 BLOCK BAKER STREET WATERMAIN UPGRADESThe water utility crews from the City of Nelson will be replacing the watermain on the 100 Block of Baker Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 9th and is expected to last ...

Spring has sprung and the bears are back!

City of Nelson Wins ‘Commitment to Change’ Award

City of Nelson Wins ‘Commitment to Change’ Award – Carbon Leadership Forum British Columbia

May 3, 2023

Nelson, BC -  The City of Nelson recently won the Commitment to C...

Notice to Public: Water Quality Advisory

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY FOR NELSON

Please be advised that due to current spring run-off conditions, ongoing testing indicates an increased level of turbidity or suspended matter in our drinking water supply. While our water is consumable, the Interior Healt...

Council Highlights for April 2023

April 2023 Council Highlights

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Liquid Waste Management Planning Grant Received

Liquid Waste Management Planning Grant Received

April 20, 2023

NELSON, BC –  The City of Nelson is pleased to announce the awarding of a $395,000 grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Strategic Priori...

OCP Advisory Committee - APPLY TODAY

Understanding the Impact of Electrification - Questionnaire

Nelson Hydro would like to understand our customer's electrification plans to evaluate our generation and infrastructure options and improve our power purchase forecasts with FortisBC. Help us plan for the future today by completing this online q...

Share your voice! Shape your community!

City Building Official Attends Mass Timber Conference

Notice of Tree Removal - Morgan Street

Budget Open House - Join us!

2023 Draft Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

Why attend?

March 2023 - Council Highlights

A Message from Mayor & Council

Updates to BC Building Codes - Information Sessions

Media Release: WhatsApp Investigation – City of Nelson Police Department

March 1, 2023

Nelson, BC - On Feb 9^th, 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...

Notice of Work - Gyro Park Bridge Removal

City of Nelson Mourns the Loss of Second Police Officer

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...

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

Notice of Work from Public Works

Nelson Police Officers involved in fatal avalanche

Two Nelson Police Officers Struck by Avalanche near Kaslo

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...

Nelson Hydro Budget & Rate Presentation - December 1st

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

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...

SURVEY: How do you manage your food waste?

Leaf Collection in the Downtown Core

Meet our new Council!

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

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

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...

Notice to Public - Paving at Baker Street Intersections

Sports Ambassador Call for Applications & Nominations

Wildfire Risk Reduction Open House – Thursday, September 22

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...

City Hall to close to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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

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...

June 21st - National Indigenous Peoples Day

Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

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...

Be Prepared! Are You Signed up For Emergency Notifications?

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Pier Project Update - May 1st, 2023

Pier Project update for Spring 2023

As the warm weather quickly moves in to welcome the month of May, many changes have taken place down at the waterfront.

The new pier is quickly taking shape with the floor boards being completed and the railings installed...

Pier Project Update - March 28th, 2023

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...

Pier Project Update March 2023

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...

December 23rd, 2022 - Year End Update

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...

October 12, 2022 - update on Pier Project

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....

August 26, 2022 Pier Update

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...

August 5, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

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...

June 28, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

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...

Work has begun on the new pier!

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...

WELCOME - Newest Recruit Officer

Nelson Police Department welcomes our newest Recruit Officer - Tyler Chernenkoff. Tyler was sworn in on May 4 2023 and will begin his training at the JIBC next week.

WELCOME - Cst Humphries

The Nelson Police Department welcomes Cst Humphries. He was sworn in on May 4 2023. He joins NPD after serving 5 years with the Victoria Police Department.

HIRING - CASUAL DISPATCHERS

The Nelson Police Department is currently looking for casual Dispatchers. Applications can be sent to administration@nelsonpolice.ca

HIRING - RECRUIT POLICE OFFICER

If you're looking for a fulfilling career with a great team and excellent benefits, look no further than the Nelson Police Department! Enjoy all the amenities of living in one of Canada's most liveable cities while advancing your career ...

HIRING - EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER

Enjoy all the amenities of living in one of Canada's most liveable cities while advancing your career and making a difference in your community. Join today and discover the benefits of working with us!

Applications can be sent to administration@ne...

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.