UPDATE: LAKESIDE PARK SAFE FOR SWIMMING

A second round of beach E.coli sampling indicates that
results are normal and Lakeside Park is now safe for swimming. The most likelycause of reduced water quality is waterfowl activity; and the City will continue
to work towards addressing this and a...

Water Quality Advisory - Lakeside Park

The City is issuing a water quality
advisory and encouraging residents NOT to swim at Lakeside Park due to anincrease in E. coli levels.

The City is advising residents that our
beach water quality sample collected on August 14^th indicates an increase i...

Ward and Baker Street Update

The Nelson Hydro crew is working this morning at Ward and
Baker St. to reinstall the traffic light. It is anticipated that work will becompleted today, August 16^th, 2018 and the regular traffic pattern
will resume. While crews work on this re...

Proposed Changes to Business Licence Bylaw Concerning Short-term Rentals

Proposed changes to the Business Licence Bylaw requires the City to provide notice to the public and the opportunity for those affected to be heard by Council.

Ward and Baker Street Update

The intersection at Ward and Baker will remain as a four way stop throughout the day and evening today. Nelson Hydro crews plan to replace the damaged street light fixture early tomorrow morning (Thursday August 16th) and anticipate the intersection will ...

Traffic Light Repair at Ward and Baker St.

City crews are working to repair the traffic light on the corner of Ward and Baker Street in front of Waits News (NW corner of the street). This intersection will have a four way stop while the traffic light is being repaired. 

Please drive carefu...

2018 Local Election

Nomination Packages for 2018 Local Election available at City Hall

Nelson's Community Solar Garden - A Year in Review

NELSON’S COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN – YEAR ONE

July 31, 2018

Background

Canada’s first community solar garden, located in Nelson, BC, has completed its first year of solar electricity generation. The solar array was installed on Cit...

Potential Candidate Workshop - 2018 Election

Curious about Local Government? Thinking of running for Council?

POTENTIAL CANDIDATE WORKSHOP

When? Monday, August 27, 2018 

Hosted by? Your Local Government 

Where? 445 – 13^th Avenue (Castlegar...

Updated - July 25, 2018 - Wildfire at Sitkum (7 Mile)

Nelson Hydro - Telephone Scam Alert

TELEPHONE SCAM ALERT

July 23, 2018

The City of Nelson would like to advise all Nelson Hydro customers of a current telephone scam.

Please be aware of fraudulent telephone calls that impersonate Nelson Hydro staff. These calls appear to be targeting businesse...

New Trips Added to Kootenay Connector Transit Route

New Trips Added to Kootenay Connector Transit Route

July 23, 2018

Bus riders in the West Kootenay Regional Transit System will soon be able to choose new weekday trips to travel between Nelson and Castlegar.

Effective Tuesday, August 7, route 99 Kootenay Con...

Notice to Public: City Moves to Level 2 Water Restrictions

CITY OF NELSON MOVES TO LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

July 12, 2018

Effective immediately, the City of Nelson is moving to Level 2 Water Restrictions.

The spring snow melt has finished in the Kootenays and a stretch of hot weather is predicted for the weekend a...

Important Notice Related to Hall Street

Traffic control personnel will be stationed at Front Street and Cedar Street tomorrow (Thursday July 12th, 2018) from 8am to 5pm to facilitate pedestrian crossings.Pedestrians are encouraged to cross at the designated crosswalk at Cedar Street.

Media Release: City of Nelson Amends Traffic Bylaw

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 5, 2018 

(Photo Credit: Rob Richardson)

City of Nelson amends Traffic Bylaw to encourage respectful behaviour and to prevent the obstruction of streets and sidewalks

Nelson, BC –Nelson City Council recen...

Gyro Pool is Open!

GYRO POOL IS OPEN! 

First day of operation is Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The last day of operation is Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Hours of Operation: 1:00pm - 6:00pm daily

The pool is open every day, with the exception of Monday, August 6th.

Who can use the...

Office Closures

City Hall and the Public Works Complex will be closed on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 in lieu of Canada Day.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE - Hall Street Project

MEDIA RELEASE: 2017 Annual Report To Be Presented to Council on June 25

MEDIA RELEASE: 2017 Annual Report To Be Presented to Council on June 25, 2018

Notice to Public: Dog Walk Closure Update

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – UPDATE ON STATUS OF DOG WALK IN NELSON

June 12, 2018

Public Works crews have done an initial assessment of the path and shoreline along the Dog Walk between the Prestige Lakeside Resort and the west entrance by the Airport. ...

Dog Walk to Remain Closed Until Further Notice

NOTICE TO PUBLIC – DOG WALK CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

June 8, 2018

The Department of Public Works would like to advise residents that the Dog Walk along Kootenay Lake between the Prestige Lakeside Resort and the west end of the Airport will rema...

Tree Trimming Program - Starts June 11, 2018

June 8, 2018

Notice to Public - Tree Trimming Program in Nelson

Property Tax Time!

Property Tax Time

City of Nelson Newsletter - May 2018

Click here for the May 2018 City of Nelson Newsletter.

Media Release: Kootenay Lake Levels Not Expected to Rise Beyond Current Level

May 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

Kootenay Lake Levels Not Expected to Rise Beyond Current Level 

Nelson, BC – With much of the lower and mid-range snow levels having melted over the past number of weeks and the arrival...

Nelson Hydro's EcoSave Program Launches the "Great Escape" Heat Mapping Project

May 28, 2018

For Immediate Release

The Great Escape Heat Mapping Pilot Project

RESCINDED - Water Quality Advisory Rescinded from May 9, 2018

WATER QUALITY NOTICE RESCINDED FROM MAY 9, 2018

Media Release: City continues to monitor rising Kootenay Lake Levels

May 25, 2018

For Immediate Release

The City of Nelson continues to monitor rising Kootenay Lake levels; City crews work to mitigate impact of potential flooding

Nelson, BC - Warmer seasonal temperatures coupled with natural inflows of a significantly above a...

Notice To Public: Street Sweeping & Flushing

Street Sweeping – Rosemont (North)

Wednesday May 23 and Thursday May 24th

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, sweeping and flushing.  Residents with off-street parkin...

Public Notice: Dog Walk Closed Due to High Water Levels

May 18, 2018 3:00pm

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: DOG WALK CLOSED

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - Spring Runoff Safety & Flooding in Nelson

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - May 11, 2018 

SPRING RUNOFF SAFETY & FLOOD PRECAUTIONS

In Photo: Fast moving water at Cottonwood Creek - May 11, 2018

Public Safety Notice - City Prepares for High Water and Potential Flooding

Nelson Prepares for Highwater and Potential Flooding

Planned Power Outage for Richards St. on May 15, 2018

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE - RICHARDS STREET & VICINITY ON MAY 15, 2018

Date of Outage: Tuesday, May 15, 2018Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (approximately)Location: 100 to 800 Blocks of Richards Street (and vicinity)

Nelson Hydro endeavors to be as complet...

Water Quality Advisory - May 9, 2018

May 9, 2018 - Click on link for full advisory.

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*** NEW*** NELSON EMERGENCY ALERTS - Sign-up today!

SIGN-UP TODAY FOR THE NEW “NELSON EMERGENCY ALERTS”!

BE PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY

The City of Nelson has launched a new Emergency Alert system for people who live, work, shop and visit Nelson.

By signing up, you will receive a te...

Notice To Public: Watermain Flushing Program Set To Start

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: WATERMAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM

May 2nd, 2018

The City of Nelson Utilities Department is set to start the Watermain Flushing Program. The flushing will be done Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, commencing May 7, 2018 and continu...

Disaster Day in Nelson on May 5th, 2018

Community Response Partners Raising Awareness about Emergency Preparedness

DISASTER DAY is on May 5th, 2018 from 11:00am - 3:00pm

Disaster will strike Nelson’s Hall Street on May 5th when local agencies come together to promote ...

Notice to Public: Street Sweeping in Areas of Uphill

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING 

Street Sweeping - May 2-3, 2018 

Area: Hoover, Latimer and Mill Streets and all cross streets. (See map) 

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient...

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING AND FLUSHING

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: STREET SWEEPING AND FLUSHING

 Taking place on Monday, April 30th and  Tuesday, May 1st

 Affected Area: Gore, Robson and Observatory Streets and all cross streets (see map).

Parking restrictions are in effect for t...

Nelson Fire Chief Encourages Yard Waste Clean-Up & Burning Period Approved

Nelson Fire Chief Encourages Yard Waste Clean-Up

Free drop-off for the month of May at Grohman Transfer Station; Burning Period Approved

April 18, 2018

Nelson, BC - Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Chief Len MacCharles is encouraging residents to ...

Nelson Transit Update Related to Highway 3A Mudslide

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - NELSON TRANSIT UPDATE

April 18, 2018 1:00pm

Highway 3A is closed due to a mud slide 2 kilometers east of Brilliant dam. West Kootenay Transit will be providing limited unscheduled shuttle service between Playmor Junction and Castlegar/Sel...

Notice: Business License Bylaw Amendment

Report - Business License Bylaw Amendment

Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization Project - Phase II Schedule

Stores-To-Shores Downtown Revitalization Project - Phase II Construction Update

Read on...

Notice to Nelson Hydro's North Shore Customers - April 6, 2018

City of Nelson Newsletter - March 23, 2018

Read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter - March 23, 2018.

Construction of Emergency Water Intake at West-End of Lakeside Dog Walk

March 22, 2018

PUBLIC ADVISORY

Phase 1 of the construction of the City’s Emergency Water Intake has begun. This work is taking place on the west-end of the dog park along the lake. The expected completion is the end of March or early April 2018. T...

Watermain and Storm Sewer Upgrades - 900 Block Victoria Street

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - Watermain and Storm Sewer Upgrades - 900 Block Victoria Street

Read on...

March 16, 2018 - Transit Driver Appreciation Day

March 16th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day

On Friday, March 16th, 2018 join us in celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day by thanking our hard working Nelson Transit drivers for a job well done.

“We have a great bunch of guys that...

Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations - How are we doing?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 15, 2018

City looking for feedback on Nelson’s short-term rental regulations; On-line survey open until April 10th, 2018

Nelson, BC – City Council adopted Nelson’s first regulations and lic...

City Newsletter - March 9, 2018

Read the March 9, 2018 City of Nelson Newsletter.

City of Nelson to receive up to $6 Million for Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project

City of Nelson to receive 100% funding (up to $6 Million) for Water Master Plan Supplementary Sources project.

City of Nelson Newsletter - February 2018

Read the latest City of Nelson Newsletter for February 2018.

City of Nelson - Year in Review 2017

Read the City of Nelson's Year in Review by clicking on image below.

MEDIA RELEASE: Legalization of Cannabis - City is looking for feedback

February 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City looking for feedback on regulations related to the legalization of cannabis

 Feedback form will be mailed out the week of February 12th

Nelson, BC –Residents and businesses in Nelson are being as...

Nelson Hydro - Notice of Rate Change

Nelson Hydro wishes to advise our customers of a planned increase to our electrical rates for 2018. Click here for details. 

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 ...

August 17th, 2018 - UPDATE #35 - Hall Street Project Phase II

McNally has been busy placing fill material on the west side of the parking lot in order to obtain the grade required for concrete work and for paving. McNally has indicated that the construction of concrete formwork will proceed this Saturday for the pat...

August 13th, 2018 - UPDATE #34 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Next week McNally is planning to pave of the
west side of the parking lot, paving the transition in the rear lane in the 100Block of Hall and paving the transition area that runs along the west side of the
100 Block of Hall, adjacent to the Taylor Wil...

July 27th, 2018 - UPDATE #33 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the week of July 23 - 27th

Work on Hall Street continued to progress with the instillation of storm sewer in the 100 Block of Hall Street and the instillation of electrical conduit and light bases in the parking area adjacent...

July 23, 2018 - UPDATE #32 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of July 23 – 27

The City would like to remind residents that the businesses remain open and that access to Gateway Plaza and 625 Hall Street is from Lakeside Drive via the Cedar Street detour route.

The past week on t...

July 13, 2018 - UPDATE #31 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of July 16-20th:

The past week was one of significant change along the Hall Street corridor, where long established traffic patterns, for vehicles and pedestrians alike, were altered. The traffic signals at Hall and ...

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

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of July 9-13th

After the long weekend, there was a flurry of activity along the Hall Street corridor. A second prime contractor, MarWest Industries Ltd., has been contracted to work uphill, south of the CP Rail track...

Hall Street Project Update - Stage 2 Begins!

June 27, 2018 Hall Street Project Update 

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June 18, 2018 - Update #29 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 18 to 22nd, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has completed the installation of curbs and gutters in the 100 Block of Hall Street. In the week of June 18 to 22^nd, McNally will prepare this area f...

June 11, 2018 - Update #28 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 11-15, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has been working this past week to prepare for the concrete curbing work that will proceed next week. McNally has been busy adjusting the elevation of man...

June 5, 2018 - Update #27 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of June 4th – 8th, 2018

The City’s contractor (McNally) has been busy this week to connect a sanitary sewer service from 625 Front Street to the new sanitary sewer piping that was installed under the CP tracks. McNal...

May 28, 2018 - Update #26 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update – Week of May 28 to June 1, 2018

The Stores to Shores project on Hall Street completed a major milestone this week, with install of the deep utilities under the CPR tracks. The City contractor, McNally Excavat...

May 23, 2018 - Update #25 - Hall Street Project Phase II

Hall Street Project Update for the Week of May 22 - 25, 2018

Starting Tuesday of this week, the City, our contractor (McNally) and CP will install storm and sanitary piping under the CP crossing. This work will be done in conjunction with CP, as the City&a...

May 11, 2018 - Update #24 - Hall Street Project Phase II

May 11, 2018

****Be sure to visit stores on Hall Street and Lakeside Drive during construction! Our small businesses need your support.***

Stores-To-Shores Hall Street Project Update – Week of May 14 – 18, 2018

The City would li...

May 1, 2018 - Update #23 - Hall Street Project Phase II

HALL STREET PROJECT - UPDATE #23 - May 1, 2018

*** ALL BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN ON HALL STREET AND LAKESIDE DRIVE***

After a false start on Monday, crews spent Tuesday morning deploying road signs, traffic delineators and have closed the 100 Block of Hall Str...

April 23, 2018 - UPDATE #22 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of April 23-27, 2018.

In Photo: Pouring of concrete for the new social steps at the Waterfront Plaza

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April 13, 2018 - UPDATE #21 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of April 16-20, 2018.

In Photo: Construction of concrete steps and retaining structures along the foreshore west of the Prestige Lakeside Resort. 

March 23, 2018 - UPDATE #20 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 26-30, 2018.

In Photo: Rendering of Future Social Steps at Waterfront Plaza

In photo: Forming of Future Social Steps

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March 16, 2018 - UPDATE #19 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 19 -23, 2018.

In photo: Foreshore work continues as water levels are low.

Read on...

March 9, 2018 - UPDATE #18 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of March 12-16, 2018.

In photo: Area along the foreshore, west of the gazebo, scheduled to be revitalized.

February 16, 2018 - UPDATE #17 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 19-23, 2018.

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February 9, 2018 - UPDATE #16 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 12-16, 2018.

Read on...

February 2, 2018 - UPDATE #15 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of February 5-9, 2018.

Photo below shows exposed utilities.

January 26, 2018 - UPDATE 14 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 29 - February 2, 2018.

Photo below shows the installation of two large storm manhole bases immediately adjacent Lakeside Drive.

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January 19, 2018 - UPDATE #13 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 22-26, 2018.

January 12, 2018 - UPDATE #12 - Hall Street Project - Phase II

Read the latest update on the Hall Street Project for the week of January 15-19, 2018.

In Photo - The contractor installing sanitary sewer piping to the location where a new manhole will be installed.

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.

Volunteers Wanted: Restorative Justice Facilitators

Application deadline is September 25, 2018

Nelson Police Department Restorative Justice is a community-based program that facilitates dialogue in the aftermath of crime. We are currently recruiting dedicated volunteers for the position of Restorative Justi...

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.

Ladies Only Skate Night

The Flea

The Flea is a unique youth and family friendly community-based market that focuses on creating a space where youth can build their entrepreneurial skills and develop relationships within our community. This is a fun event where you can find anything from ...

Skateboarding Lessons