City Seeking Volunteer Campground Host

City Introduces New Emergency Notification System

January 11, 2021

City of Nelson Migrating to New Emergency Notification System

The City of Nelson is in the final stages of migrating to our new emergency notification system, Voyent Alert!  

All residents who had previously subscribed to receive emergency notifications from the City of Nelson will soon receive a notificatio...

NEW SNOW ANGEL PROGRAM

The Nelson and District Youth Centre has developed a new program to connect seniors and those with limited mobility with a Snow Angel volunteer, to assist with snow clearing this winter.If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this pro...

Nelson Hydro's Regulatory Proceedings

Nelson Hydro has made two applications to the BCUC. For more information about each application, please see the BCUC orders linked below:

Nelson Hydro – 2021 General Rate Application – Regulatory Timetable

Nelson Hydro – Cost o...

City Newsletter - December 24, 2020 (Winter Operations)

Notice of Planned Power Outage - South Area of Nelson

Nelson Hydro Open House - 2020

Nelson Farmers Market Survey

Planned Power Outage - Taghum & Sproule Creek Area November 16, 2020

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Update

Confirmed cases in BC are continuing to increase. The vast majority of cases are in the Fraser Health Area. Confirmed cases in the Interior Health Area and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain relatively low. Social ...

City Newsletter - October 29, 2020

City Newsletter - Development Services - October 29, 2020

Leaf Collection & Sweeping

Each fall, City crews remove leaves that have fallen from City boulevard trees. City crews will be working neighbourhood by neighbourhood to collect leaves from the streets.

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

Recovery Operations Centre Update: Covid-19

Confirmed cases in BC are continuing to increase. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Social gatherings are where we are see...

Scam Call Alert - Hydro Disconnect Notification Scam

Notice of Paving Projects: Hoover, Gore & Observatory Streets

Hoover Street Paving Project

Gore Street Paving Project

Observatory Street Paving Project

Questions? Please call Public Works at (250) 352-8238 or publicworks@nelson.ca.

Notice of Planned Power Outage - 611 - 1124 Hoover Street & Side Streets

REMINDER: No Glass Permitted in Blue Bins

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

Confirmed cases have increased in BC this week. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Even though our numbers remain low, it’s important to not become complace...

City Receives BCAAP Funding for Airport Improvements

October 9, 2020

City of Nelson Receives BC Air Access Program Funding for Improvements to Norman Stibb’s Municipal Airport

Nelson, BC – Mayor and Council are pleased to announce that the BC Air Access Program (BCAAP) has awarded the Cit...

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

Recovery Operations Centre Update: Covid-19

October 2, 2020

Confirmed cases have decreased in BC this week. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Even though our numbers r...

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

September 25, 2020

Confirmed cases have increased in BC this week. Confirmed cases in the Interior region and, more specifically the Kootenay Boundary Health Service Delivery Area remain low. Even though our numbers remain low, it’s important to ...

City Newsletter - September 24, 2020

Nomination Period Open for 2021 Sport's Ambassador

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

September 11, 2020 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

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COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

September 4, 2020 Recovery Operations Centre Update

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City of Nelson Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

August 28, 2020, Recovery Operations Centre Update

Portable Vehicle Shelters No Longer Permitted in Nelson

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

To read the full update, including access to external web links in the update, click here.

Notice of Paving: Cedar Street and Simpson Road

Nelson Hydro's General Manager Heads North

Nelson, BC – The Chief Administrative Officer, has received the official resignation of the General Manager of Nelson Hydro, Alex Love. Mayor and Council offer their gratitude to Mr. Love for his hard work and many achievements during h...

Proposed Street Closure - 500 Block of Falls Street

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, British Columbia V1L 5S4

PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCEED WITH HIGHWAY ABANDONMENT FOR A 302.1 SQUARE METRE STRIP OF THE 500 BLOCK OF FALLS STREET ROAD ALLOWANCE

Please take ...

RESCINDED: Swimming Advisory for Lakeside Beach

August 9, 2020

The most recent water quality testing at Lakeside Park Beach indicates that recreational water quality is no longer impacted, and E.coli bacteria levels are now below the Health Canada Recreational Water Quality Guidelines of 400 colony form...

COVID-19 Recovery Operations Centre Weekly Update

Laneway Tree Trimming and Brushing

Week of July 6 - 10, 2020

City staff will be completing trimming and brushing of laneway vegetation during the week of July 6-10. This work is being done to facilitate safe and efficient garbage and recycling collection along these routes.

Please ensure tha...

Farmer's Market Opens This Saturday

The Nelson Farmer’s Market season will kick-off this Saturday, June 13th, 2020 between 9:00am and 1:00pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Railtown.

The first market of the season will include whole food producers selling vegetables and plant starts et...

Nelson Hydro COVID-19 Relief Program Application

Nelson Hydro COVID-19 Relief Program Application

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #43 Friday, May 15, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020 – 3:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #43 – CITY OF NELSON

**NOTE: This weekend, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is transitioning to a virtual Level 1, and will remain in a readied state to address any emergent nee...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #42 Thursday, May 14, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #42 – CITY OF NELSON

Stay Local, Keep Your Community Safe This Long Weekend

As the May long weekend approaches, the province reminds everyone to avoid all non-essential tr...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #41 Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #41 – CITY OF NELSON

Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry

On, Tuesday, May 12^th, the Premier and Dr. Henry hosted a virtual Town Hall where they answered some pressin...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #40 Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #40 – CITY OF NELSON

*TONIGHT - COVID-19 Town Hall with Premier Horgan and Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry at 6:30pm on GlobalBC.*

Take the COVID-19 BC Survey

The Provincial Go...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #39 Monday, May 11, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020 – 4:00pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #39 – CITY OF NELSON

Dr. Bonnie Henry on Re-Opening BC: “A steady stream will be far more successful than a rushing river.”

Today, Provincial He...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #38 Friday, May 8, 2020

Friday, May 8, 2020 – 4:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #38 – CITY OF NELSON

A Note from Dr. Bonnie Henry on Mother’s Day

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #37 Thursday, May 7, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020 – 5:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #37 – CITY OF NELSON

 Dr. Henry Comments on BC Restart Plan

Yesterday, Premier Horgan released the BC Restart Plan setting out the four-phased approach to gradually reopen B...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #36 Wednesday, May 6, 2020

 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – 5:20pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #36 – CITY OF NELSON

 Premier Outlines Phased Plan to Restart B.C. Safely

In a press briefing today, Premier Horgan outlined the path ahead for all of us in BC&am...

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2020

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #35 Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – 3:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #35 – CITY OF NELSON

Premier Horgan to Announce Made-in-BC Plan to Restart the Economy

Premier John Horgan will address the province at 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 6^th to announce a &...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #34 Monday, May 4, 2020

Monday, May 4, 2020 – 3:45 pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #34 – CITY OF NELSON

BC Provincial Health Officer Provides Modelling Update and Outlines Next Steps"This is, I believe, the end of the beginning of this pandemic," Dr. Bonn...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #33 Friday, May 1, 2020

Friday, May 1, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #33 – CITY OF NELSON

Columbia Basin Trust to Offer Two New Programs to Support the Region’s Food SupplyTo help Columbia Basin food producers meet the increased demand for lo...

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that will stabilize City operations and help our community recover from the economic and financial impact...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #32 Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #32 – CITY OF NELSON

Economic Stimulus & Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan

Council has adopted an Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan that wi...

“Made-in-Nelson” Economic Stimulus Fund – Plug the Meter Campaign!

  April 30, 2020

“Made-in-Nelson” Economic Stimulus Fund – Plug the Meter Campaign! 

NELSON, BC - In 2019, the City of Nelson generated over $1,100,000 in parking meter revenue as well as collected $2...

Economic Stimulus Pillar - Part of Council's 25 Point Action Plan

 April 30, 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #31 Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 4:30pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #31 – CITY OF NELSON  

City of Nelson’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Sta...

Community Support Pillar Part of 25 Point Action Plan

April 29, 2020

Economic Stimulus and Financial Sustainability 25 Point Action Plan:

Community Support Pillar

NELSON, BC – The Mayor and Council’s Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability 25 Point Action Plan focuses on...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #30 Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 – 4:40pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #30 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan  (Re-submitted from April 27) 

At a special...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #29, Monday, April 27, 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020 – 4:00pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #29 – CITY OF NELSON

Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan 

At a special Council meeting held Thursday, April 23, Mayor and Counc...

Council Adopts Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

April 27, 2020

Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

Nelson, BC - At a special Council meeting held Thursday, April 23, Mayor and Council adopted a 25 point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan. At this me...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #28 April 24, 2020

 Friday, April 24, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #28 – CITY OF NELSON 

City Council Adopts Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan

At a special meeting of Council on Thursday, April 23rd, Mayor ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #27 Thursday, April 23, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 4:15pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #27 – CITY OF NELSON

Public Works & Utilities Newsletter - April 2020

Public Works & Utilities Newsletter - April 2020

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #26 Wednesday, April 22, 2020

 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #26 – CITY OF NELSON

City of Nelson Reaches Out to Business Community

Mayor and Council would like thank all local businesses (including non-profit ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #25 Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #25 – CITY OF NELSON

Shambhala Music Festival, Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival and Kootenay Pride Parade Postponed

Due to COV...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #24 Monday, April 20, 2020

Monday, April 20, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #24 – CITY OF NELSON

Finding Our New Normal  

Dr. Bonnie Henry told British Columbians “our new normal is going to be a modification of the th...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #23 Friday, April 17, 2020

Friday, April 17, 2020 – 4:30pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #23 – CITY OF NELSON

Province Releases Modelling on BC’s Response to COVID-19 

Today, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #22 Thursday, April 16, 2020

 Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 4:00pm 

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #21 Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #21 – CITY OF NELSON

BC Government Extends State of Emergency Two More Weeks

The Premier provided an update today indicating that of the 4700 travelers who have returne...

Notice of Planned Power Outage

There will be a planned outage on Thursday, April 16, 2020 between 10:00 am and 2:30pm (approx.).

The area impacted is McConnell, Lewis, Ainslie, Forrester, Hagen and Kootenay Lagoon Roads. (See Map)

Thank you from Nelson Hydro.

Read on...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #20 Tuesday, April 14, 2020

 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – 4:30pm

Update from the Prime Minister Trudeau

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #19 Monday, April 13, 2020

Monday, April 13, 2020 – 2:45 pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #19 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC – There have been concerns raised across the province regarding the number tourists and visitors travelling ...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #18 Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 – 4:45pm 

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #18 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “Nelson usually welcomes tourists, but we do not want visitors coming here this weekend or until things im...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #17 Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #17 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “As we welcome British Columbians back home, we must stay vigilant and do everything we can to stop the spread of C...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #16 Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC – “Bend the curve, not the rules this weekend” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. The Minister indic...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #15 Monday, April 6, 2020

Monday, April 6, 2020 - 4:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #15 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – “This is the time to be kind, to be calm, and to be safe” say Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. She also reiterated t...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #14 Friday, April 3, 2020

 April 3, 2020 – 3:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #14 – CITY OF NELSON 

Nelson, BC –  Nelson City Council and City staff would like to give a big shout-out to all those who are working hard at our groc...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #13 Thursday, April 2, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 4:45pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #13 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC –  In today’s Federal Government COVID-19 briefing, the Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #12 Wednesday, April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020 – 5:00pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #12 – CITY OF NELSON

Nelson, BC – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we are currently in a very challenging time and it is having an impact on all...

City of Nelson COVID-19 Update #11 Tuesday, March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 – 5:15pm

COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATE #10 – CITY OF NELSON

NOTE: Premier John Horgan will hold a press briefing on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:15pm PDT.

Nelson, BC –&a...

Media Release: No Open Burning in Nelson

March 31, 2020 

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Issues Open Burning Restriction in Nelson and Other High Smoke Sensitivity Zones in British Columbia

Nelson, BC - As cases of COVID-19 in BC continue to increase, the BC ...

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 ...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Other than minor deficiencies, Kays Road Contracting Ltd has completed the installation of 2.2km of watermain, reaching substantial completion for the Selous Creek watermain extension project. The 1100 block of Hoover Street has been repaved and areas whe...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

The final tie-in of the Selous watermain extension was completed on October 29 at the top of Stanley Street, and only finishing touches remain to be done, including hydroseeding scheduled for Monday, Nov 2nd. The focus, from now through mid-December is to...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Installation of the watermain along the Great Northern Trail (GNT) and along the Hoover Street Right-of-Way is now complete. The final tie-in and pipe reconfiguring will take place next week (October 26-30) at the top of Stanley Street.  Hydrosee...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Installation of the watermain along the Great Northern Trail and along the Hoover Street Right-of-Way is nearing completion. Next week the  Kays Contracting crews will install test points at either end of the line and commence to fill the line wi...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

Over the next couple of weeks, the Kays Contracting crews will continue to work toward Mountain Station reservoir along the Hoover Street Right-of-Way. Other than the immediate residents,  little disruption is anticipated.  The works on ...

Update: Watermain Extension for Selous Creek

From September 8^th through September 18^th, Kays Road Contracting Ltd. crossed the Great Northern Trail at the Hoover Street Right-of-Way (ROW) and extended the watermain along the steep slope above the old rail grade. A repetitive dull thudding sound, hea...

December 1, 2017 - UPDATE #10 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 27th, 2017.

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November 24, 2017 - UPDATE #9 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Click here to read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of November 20th, 2017.

Placing Pipe during Phase II construction.

Nelson Police Board Appoints Police Chief Constable

The Nelson Police Board is pleased to announce the appointment of the next Chief Constable of the Nelson Police Department. Superintendent Donovan Fisher of the RCMP will be sworn in at the beginning of March; his hiring follows the retirement of Chief Co...

Canadian Police Exemplary Service Medal

The Police Exemplary Service Medal, created on August 12, 1983, recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. Recipients must have completed 20 years of full-time service with on...

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.

Plans Now Available for Purchase

We are excited to announce that the building plans for the three winning designs of the City’s Laneway House Design Competition are now available for purchase. (In fact, they were ready a month ago, but due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, we ...