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

Nelson Hydro Communications Survey

Nelson Hydro would like to hear from you about its efforts to keep you informed. Your opinion will help shape Nelson Hydro’s current and future communications. Please take five minutes to share your thoughts. Complete the survey at: nelson.ca/pl...

Nelson to Host E-Bike Expo

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...

NOTICE TO PUBLIC – 500 Block of Baker Street Watermain Break

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...

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...

Replacement of High Voltage Vault Lids

Nelson Hydro Battery Energy Storage System Project

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 ...

City of Nelson Receives Time Immemorial Grant

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...

Notice of Work: Shouldering of Paved Pathway at Lakeside Park

FortisBC Working with Property Owners to Reduce Tree-Related Power Outages

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...

Episode #2 - The Scoop Podcast (Welcome to Nelson Signs)

Share your thoughts on Nelson's Transportation Network

SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL – FIRE HYDRANT CLEARING IN NELSON

City Explores Options for Nelson Hydro Rural Assets with FortisBC

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...