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  1. bigstock-Vegetable-Garden-In-Late-Summe-256424179

    Resident Survey: Backyard Food Production and Emergency Preparedness

    The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) at Selkirk College is conducting a short survey on backyard food production and emergency preparedness. To learn more, and to complete the survey, click below. Read on...
  2. August 2019 Newsletter

    City of Nelson Newsletter August 1, 2019

    The City of Nelson has adopted a new building bylaw. To learn about this and more from our Development Services Department, click below to read the latest edition of the City Newsletter. Read on...
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    City Hires Climate Change Coordinator

    On July 21, 2019, the City's new Climate Change Coordinator officially began work in the Department of Development Services. To learn more about the new Coordinator and what this position is all about, click below: Read on...
  4. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights - July 2019

    Stay up to date with Nelson City Council with the latest edition of the Council Highlights for July 2019. Click below to view: Read on...
  5. Thoughtexchange water conservation 2019

    City partners with Thoughtexchange to increase community dialogue

    The City of Nelson has partnered with Thoughtexchange, a Kootenay-based online collaboration software, to increase and promote dialogue on community issues. Check out the City's first Thoughtexchange on Water Conservation. Click below for details. Read on...
  6. FireSmart Sign

    Media Release: City updates Land-Use Regulations

    The City has updated its Land Use Regulations to increase resiliency to potential wildfires. To learn more, click below. Read on...
  7. July 11 2019 Newsletter

    City Newsletter - July 11, 2019

    Nelson's Water Story is featured in this edition of the City newsletter. To learn more, click below. Read on...
  8. Emergency Preparedness Checklist Photo Flashlight

    Preparations in the Event of a Severe Storm

    The City of Nelson would like to advise residents of preparations the City routinely undertakes when there is a severe storm warning. We are also providing information on what the public can do in the event of an emergency and/or power outage. Read on...
  9. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights - June 2019

    Stay up to date with Nelson City Council with the latest edition of the Council Highlights for June 2019. Click below to view: Read on...
  10. June 2019 Newsletter

    City Newsletter - June 2019

    Check out the latest City news and updates! Read on...
  11. laneway

    City launches 2019 Laneway House Design Competition

    The City of Nelson is launching a laneway house design competition. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  12. Watering-Days_assigned_City_Level_2

    Notice to Public: City of Nelson at Level 2 Watering Restrictions

    The City of Nelson is currently adhering to LEVEL TWO Watering Restrictions. Please read below for further details. Read on...
  13. NDYC_logo_desktop

    Notice to Public: Youth Centre Temporarily Closed For Renovations

    The Nelson & District Youth Centre at 608 Lake St. will be temporarily closed between May 27 and July 2, 2019. Summer Day Camps start July 3rd and registration is currently open and will available during the renovation process. Click below for details: Read on...
  14. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights May 4 - 10, 2019

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, May 6 and Friday, May 10, 2019. Want to learn more about what happened at these meetings? Click below to read the Council Highlights. Read on...
  15. Sweeper 2018 B

    Street Sweeping - April 25-30 Lower Uphill

    Public Works crews will be sweeping/flushing the streets in lower uphill over the next week - Observatory to Latimer St. and all cross streets. Please look for signage and obey all parking restrictions in these areas. Read on...
  16. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, April 8, 2019. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Read on...
  17. IMG_3260

    MEDIA RELEASE: City Councillors attend BC Tech Summit in Vancouver

    Councillors Rik Logtenberg, Brittny Anderson and Keith Page were in Vancouver this week to attend the annual BC Tech Summit. To learn more about what took place, click below. Read on...
  18. February 2019 Newsletter

    City Newsletter - February 2019

    Check out the latest City news Read on...
  19. Public Notice Nelson Hydro.pub

    NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Notice of Beach and Boat Launch Closures

    Nelson Hydro would like to advise the public that the boat launches and surrounding areas on both sides of the lake at the orange bridge will be closed to the public for approximately one month this spring. For further details, click below: Read on...
  20. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, February 4, 2019. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Click below. Read on...
  21. January 2019 Newsletter

    City Newsletter - January 2019

    Check out the latest City News! Read on...
  22. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, January 7, 2019. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Click below. Read on...
  23. volunteer

    BE A VOLUNTEER!

    The City of Nelson has a number openings on various committees and commissions. If you are interested in volunteering, click below for more information. Read on...
  24. council calendar

    City of Nelson - 2019 Council Meeting Calendar

    To view the 2019 Council Meeting Calendar, click below. Read on...
  25. December 2018 Newsletter Holiday Calendar

    City Holiday Newsletter - December 2018

    Learn about important dates to remember in this year's City Holiday Newsletter. Click below for details. Read on...
  26. December 2018

    City Newsletter - December 2018

    Check out the latest City news. Read on...
  27. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, December 3, 2018. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Click below. Read on...
  28. Media Release

    Youth Centre to take over day-day operations of City Parkade

    The Nelson and District Youth Centre will take over day-to-day operations of the City parkade on January 1st. The City of Nelson thanks Parkade Operator Jim Reimer for his 22 years of exceptional service. Click below to read full release. Read on...
  29. Media Release

    Area Municipalities to receive $40,000 for Smart Kootenays Digital Platform

    Click below to read the full media release. Read on...
  30. Public Notice Nelson Hydro.pub

    Nelson Hydro - Notice to Public

    Nelson Hydro would like to advise customers on Observatory, Houston and Richards Streets that our contractor Martech Electrical will be performing work in your area. For complete detail, including a location map for this work, please click below. Read on...
  31. NH Logo

    Media Release from Nelson Hydro on Enbridge Gas Line Rupture

    Residents of the Southern Interior have been asked to conserve natural gas usage after gas line rupture in northern BC. Nelson Hydro wants customers to feel comfortable using electric heat to conserve natural gas while FortisBC works to find a solution. Read on...
  32. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights - October 9, 2018

    Nelson City Council met on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Click below. Read on...
  33. 2018 Recipient

    2019 Cultural Ambassador for Nelson Nomination Period Open!

    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 Ambassador in the category of Theatre/Performance. For complete details, click below. Read on...
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    Media Release: Proposed Improvements for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park

    Successful open house was held to gather feedback for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park; Online survey open until Friday, September 28th. For more details, click below: Read on...
  35. Watering-Days_assigned_City_Level_2

    City Moves to Level 2 Water Regulations

    Effective immediately, the City is moving from Level 3 Water Regulations to Level 2. For more information on our water regulations, please click below. Read on...
  36. Public Notice Nelson Hydro.pub

    Notice to Public: Nelson Hydro Launches New Automated Call Dialer System

    For complete details on the new automated dialer, click below. Read on...
  37. 39-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    September 17, 2018 - UPDATE #39 - Hall Street Project Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  38. Sunny_Solar_Array

    City of Nelson recognized for Nelson Community Solar Garden

    The City of Nelson received an Honorable Mention from the Community Energy Association, Climate and Energy Action Awards and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Read on...
  39. GreenShowFB2018

    6th Annual Green Home & Energy Show

    This year's Green Home and Energy Show is taking place on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018. For complete details, click below. Read on...
  40. Council Highlights

    Council Highlights

    Nelson City Council met on Monday, September 4th, 2018. Want to learn more about what happened at the meeting? Click below. Read on...
  41. August 30, 2018

    City Newsletter - August 2018

    Click below to view the latest City of Nelson newsletter. Read on...
  42. Watering-Days_assigned_City_Level_3

    City of Nelson moving to Level 3 Water Restrictions

    Effective, Tuesday, August 28th, the City of Nelson will be adhering to LEVEL 3 Water Restrictions. For complete details, click below. Read on...
  43. Sunny_Solar_Array

    Nelson's Community Solar Garden - A Year in Review

    Canada’s first community solar garden, located in Nelson, BC, has completed its first year of solar electricity generation. Want to learn more about this project? Click below for the Year One summary report. Read on...
  44. Property Tax 2018

    Property Tax Time!

    No line-up! No big bills! No problem! Click below to learn everything you need to know about your City of Nelson property tax notice. Read on...
  45. May 2018

    City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2018

    Click below to view the latest City of Nelson Newsletter. Read on...
  46. Picture2

    Notice To Public: Street Sweeping & Flushing

    The Department of Public Works would like to advise that street sweeping and flushing will be taking place in Rosemont (North) on May 23rd and May 24th, 2018. Click below for details. Read on...
  47. PublicNotice_PublicWorks

    Public Notice: Dog Walk Closed Due to High Water Levels

    The Department of Public Works would like to advise the public that the Dog Walk is closed until further notice. Click below for more details. Read on...
  48. bear

    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...
  49. galvanizedpipe

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

    Click below to read the full media release Read on...
  50. December 2017

    City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

    Click below to view the latest City of Nelson Newsletter. Read on...
  51. volunteer

    2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

    Click below for details. Read on...
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City Projects

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    2019 City Paving Projects Are Underway

    The City of Nelson is improving the overall pavement quality in our community over the next few years. For more details on this project, including a schedule of paving, please click below: Read on...
  2. bridge

    Temporary Bridge Closure - Lakeside Drive

    The Lakeside Drive bridge will be closed for two days with no access permitted during the period of August 4-5, 2019 over the long weekend. For complete details, click below. Read on...
  3. power truck

    Notice to Public: Hydro Pole Upgrades and Replacement

    The Nelson Hydro and Telus Aerial Make Ready (AMR) Project will be underway soon. The project will upgrade approximately 450 hydro poles throughout the City of Nelson. For more details, click below. Read on...
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    Temporary Closure of the Parking Lot next to Boat Launch

    City crews will be working on the parking lot next to the boat launch at Lakeside Park between June 25 - 28. Please watch for equipment. Boat launch will remain open. For more details, click below. Read on...
  5. PublicNotice_PublicWorks

    Notice to Public: Sanitary Utility Project Update along Lakeside Drive by Airport

    Work is underway along Lakeside Drive at the Airport Lift Station for grit Chamber construction. For details on this project, please click below. Read on...
  6. 46-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    November 16, 2018 - UPDATE #46 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  7. 45-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    November 2, 2018 - UPDATE #45 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  8. 44-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    October 26, 2018 - UPDATE #44 - Hall Street Project Phase II

    Hall Street Update October 29 to Nov 3, 2018 The Canadian Pacific Railway crews have completed works to upgrade both the Cedar Street and Hall Street rail crossings. Read on...
  9. 43-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    October 22, 2018 - UPDATE #43 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  10. Hall Street ReCap October 2018

    Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization: Hall Street Project Re-Cap

    Substantial completion of the Hall Street project is scheduled for the end of October, 2018. Here's a snap-shot of all the things we have done as part of the Hall Street project. Read on...
  11. 42-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    October 12, 2018 - UPDATE #42 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  12. 41-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    October 5, 2018 - UPDATE #41 - Hall Street Project Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  13. 40-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    October 1, 2018 - UPDATE #40 - Hall Street Project Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  14. Important Notice.pub

    IMPORTANT NOTICE - Hall Street Project Paving

    Paving on the 100 Block of Hall Street is set to take place this week, starting Friday, September 28th. For full details, click below. Read on...
  15. 38-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    September 10, 2018 - UPDATE #38 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  16. 37-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    August 31, 2018 - UPDATE #37 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  17. 36-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    August 24th, 2018 - UPDATE #36 - Hall Street Project Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  18. 30-HallStreetProgressUpdate

    July 6, 2018 - UPDATE #30 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

    Click below for the latest update on the Hall Street project. Read on...
  19. 10_HallStreetProgressUpdate

    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...
  20. 9_HallStreetProgressUpdate

    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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