Posted on: May 25, 2022
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 19, 2022
May 19, 2022 – 1:00pm
Overnight, a watermain on the south side of the 500 Block experienced a linear break, resulting in a handful of flooded basements on Baker Street.
For safety reasons, power was turned off on the 500 Block of Baker a...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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
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...
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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...
Posted on: April 27, 2022
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 17, 2022
CITY OF NELSON RECEIVES TIME IMMEMORIAL GRANT
For Immediate Release
March 17, 2022
Nelson, BC - The City of Nelson is pleased to announce receipt of a provincial $220K Time Immemorial grant, a program administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Fou...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 7, 2022
Shouldering Paved Pathway at Lakeside Park
Please note, on March 8th and 9th, crews will be adjusting the pathway edges between 7:00am and 4:00pm each day.
Expect periodic pathway closures during the workday. Sections of the park may be restri...
Posted on: March 4, 2022
NOTICE OF VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORK
Nelson Hydro is continuing our Vegetation Management Program to clear vegetation growth around all primary high-voltage power lines. This work must be safely done by professional electrical workers (Powerline Technician...
Posted on: March 4, 2022
The City of Nelson, including the Youth Centre and Nelson Public Library, will be upgrading its phone system on Saturday, March 5th. There may be some disruption of service.
This upgrade will NOT impact our Emergency Services, including 9-1-1.
Tha...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 2, 2022
Please note, there is a planned power outage today, March 2, 2022 from 9:00am to 1:00pm to replace power poles between Lakeside Park in Nelson to Long Beach Bluffs on the North Shore.
For updates, please call the 24hr outage line at 1-877-324-9376.
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: March 1, 2022
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 with Avi & Ginger
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.
Posted on: February 14, 2022
A tree adjacent to Gyro Park Road has been assessed by an arborist and deemed a hazard to surrounding properties and public safety.
Our crews will be removing this tree on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 between 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Posted on: February 1, 2022
NOTICE OF WATERMAIN BREAK || STANLEY & BEASLEY STREETS
February 1, 2022 - 8:15am
Crews are responding to a watermain break affecting the intersection of Stanley Street at Beasley Street (300 Blk Beasley 1800 Block Stanley).
Posted on: January 31, 2022
Welcome to our inaugural podcast/videocast!
Following the epic snow event in Nelson on January 4, 2022, where the city received a whopping 80 cm of snow overnight, Avi and Ginger sit down with Colin Innes (Director of Public Works & Utilities) and disc...
Posted on: January 19, 2022
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS - NELSON'S TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
The City of Nelson is currently investing in its transportation network and is looking for feedback on how to make it safe and efficient for all users and modes of transportation. Part of this ...
Posted on: January 14, 2022
Jan 14, 2022:
Over the last week, the Public Works & Utilities Department has received a high volume of individual service requests, and does not currently have the capacity to address these service requests on a case by case basis. Individua...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: January 7, 2022
The City will continue to provide a garbage bin at 90 Lakeside Drive for residential garbage drop-off until the end of day Monday, January 10th.
The bin will be available for garbage bag drop-off only. Please do not drop recycling, r...
Posted on: January 7, 2022
Nelson Fire Rescue greatly appreciates the efforts of residents helping to clear the snow from fire hydrants throughout Nelson during this sustained heavy snowfall. Thank you! You are making a difference!!
We ask community members to continue to assist wit...
Posted on: January 5, 2022
To the residents and visitors in Nelson:
The City of Nelson experienced an unprecedented snowfall in the early hours of January 4, 2022. Depending on where you are in the community, there are reports of snow accumulation between 65 – 80cms overni...
Posted on: December 30, 2021
The City of Nelson is transitioning from the current orange garbage tags to new rectangular tags.
*THE ORANGE TAGS ARE STILL VALID – SO PLEASE CONTINUE USING THEM AS WE TRANSITION TO THE NEW TAGS.*
Why is the City moving to new garbage t...
Posted on: December 21, 2021
We recognize this pandemic has been long and trying for all of us, and now with this new variant, we need to once again come together as a community and be extra diligent as we face new restrictions. We also recognize that it can be disheartenin...
Posted on: November 18, 2021
Local grocery stores continue to receive deliveries and keep their shelves well-stocked.
A visit to a few of the stores this morning shows the restocking of fresh produce and meat counters is going well. There is some delay for dairy products and...
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Nelson Hydro invites the community to a virtual open house on Thursday, November 25, 2021, between 7:00 - 8:30pm.
Join us from the comfort of your own home to learn about hydro projects completed in 2021 and plans for 2022 and beyond. We will al...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: October 27, 2021
LEAF COLLECTION IN NELSON
Each fall, City crews remove leaves that have fallen from City boulevard trees. We do not remove leaves from sidewalks. Please do NOT call to request leaf pickup for your individual property as City crews will be w...
Posted on: October 7, 2021
The City of Nelson is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson's 2022 Sports Ambassador.
The Sports Ambassador will be selected by Council and announced at either the December or January Committee of the...
Posted on: September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
Nelson, BC — The City of Nelson's new plan to tackle climate change, Nelson Next, has some of the highest emission reduction targets in the world while at the same time implementing practical mitigation strategies. Cou...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: August 11, 2021
COVID-19 CASE REPORTED AT THE NELSON & DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE
Nelson, BC - 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 r...
Posted on: August 10, 2021
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, Aug...
Posted on: August 5, 2021
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 a chance to win local prizes (totalling $5,000 in value):
Posted on: August 4, 2021
NOTICE TO PUBLIC - 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.
Posted on: July 29, 2021
Water works construction will be taking place over the next couple of weeks near the Elwyn Street Pressure Reducing Station, located below the Svoboda Road parking lot. Disruption to the public is anticipated to be minimal.
While the Great Northe...
Posted on: July 22, 2021
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.
Alternate routes include Herridge Lane or Victoria Street.
We thank you for your patience while this work is being ...
Posted on: July 22, 2021
This month's City newsletter features important emergency preparedness information.
To read this month's newsletter, click here.
To sign up for emergency notifications for Nelson, ...
Posted on: July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021
Nelson Hydro No Longer Pursuing District Energy System
Nelson, BC – Nelson Hydro has suspended active efforts to develop a District Energy Heating system in the downtown of the City of Nelson. The high cost of faci...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 6, 2021
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.
The main factors in this d...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: July 5, 2021
July 5, 2021 - 2:00pm
City of Nelson Explores Options for Nelson Hydro Rural Assets with FortisBC
NELSON, BC - The City of Nelson and FortisBC have entered into preliminary discussions to explore the potential sale of assets of the Nelson Hydro rur...
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City News & Public Notices
Posted on: May 26, 2021
NOTICE TO PUBLIC:
Water System Upgrades 800/900 Blocks of Fourth Street in Fairview
Work is anticipated to be completed between May 31st and July 23rd.
Water system upgrades are being planned for the 800/900 Blk of Fourth Street. A new watermain is being ins...
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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