Fall Burning Period Approved By Fire Chief

October 9, 2019

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Chief Len MacCharles is encouraging residents to reduce the amount of deadfall, woody debris and long grasses around their homes to minimize the fire risk posed by these ground fuels ahead of next...

Nomination Period for 2020 Sports Ambassador is Open

THE NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THE 2020 SPORTS AMBASSADOR IS NOW OPEN

The City of Nelson is excited to announce it is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson’s 2020 Sports Ambassador. The inaugural Sports Ambassador will be se...

Scam Call Alert - Nelson Hydro Disconnect Notification Scam

October 4, 2019

Nelson Hydro –  Disconnect Notification Scam

• Another scam is underway within the Nelson Hydro service area in and around Nelson BC. Nelson Hydro customers are being contacted by phone and told they owe money and are going ...

Council Highlights for September 2019

September 2019 Council Highlights

City of Nelson partners with Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society to Remove Invasive Knotweed

City of Nelson partners with Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society to Remove Invasive Knotweed

October 1, 2019

Nelson, BC - Japanese knotweed is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as one of the world’s 100 w...

Join Council in October for the Single-Use Plastic Challenge!

Join us this October for the SUP (single-use plastic) Challenge!

City Council is challenging local residents and businesses to stop using SUPs for good! Let's be plastic-free!

What's SUP? Single-Use Plastic is recyclable or disposable plastic that is only u...

City of Nelson Hires Emergency Management Coordinator

September 23, 2019

City of Nelson Hires Emergency Management Coordinator

Nelson, BC – City Council has identified emergency preparedness as one of their top strategic priorities and has worked to meet this goal by hiring an Emergency Man...

City Receives CBT Funding For Railtown Plaza Development

CITY OF NELSON RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT CBT FUNDING FOR RAILTOWN PLAZA DEVELOPMENT

September 18, 2019 (Nelson, BC) - The City of Nelson, in partnership with the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce receipt of $219,156 from the Colu...

7th Annual Green Home and Energy Show

September 17, 2019

7th Annual Green Home and Energy Show - Zeroing in on Waste, Electric Transportation and Saving Energy 

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Prestige Lakeside Resort

Nelson, BC –Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave Program and the West Ko...

City Moves to Normal Water Regulations

City of Nelson Newsletter August 1, 2019

City of Nelson Newsletter - August 2019

City Hires Climate Change Coordinator

Photo Credit: Bill Metcalfe of the Nelson Star

Nelson, BC – On July 21, 2019, the City's new Climate Change Coordinator officially began work in the Department of Development Services. The successful incumbent is Kate Letizia, who originally hail...

Council Highlights - July 2019

Council Highlights - July 2019

Media Release: City updates Land-Use Regulations

July 18, 2019

City updates Land Use Regulations to increase resiliency to potential wildfires; Free FireSmart Assessments available to Nelson property owners

Nelson, BC – The City of Nelson has taken additional steps to become a more wil...

City Newsletter - July 11, 2019

July 11, 2019 - City of Nelson Newsletter

Preparations in the Event of a Severe Storm

PREPARATIONS IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE STORM

July 5, 2019

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...

Council Highlights - June 2019

June 2019 - City of Nelson Council Highlights

City Newsletter - June 2019

City of Nelson Newsletter - June 2019

City launches 2019 Laneway House Design Competition

June 4, 2019

City launches 2019 Laneway House Design Competition

Nelson, BC – The City of Nelson is launching an open, two-round laneway house design competition. The objective is to generate high-quality, pre-reviewed laneway house buil...

Street Sweeping - April 25-30 Lower Uphill

Parking restrictions are in effect for these streets to facilitate effective and efficient street scraping, sweeping and flushing.  Residents with off-street parking are asked to park vehicles off the road on these days. If you must park on the s...

Council Highlights

Council Highlights - April 8, 2019

City Newsletter - February 2019

City of Nelson Newsletter - February 28, 2019

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Notice of Beach and Boat Launch Closures

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - NOTICE OF BEACH AND BOAT LAUNCH CLOSURES - February 14, 2019

Location Map of North Side Closure

Location Map of South Side Closure

City Newsletter - January 2019

City of Nelson Newsletter - January 2019

Council Highlights

Council Highlights - January 7, 2019

BE A VOLUNTEER!

City of Nelson - 2019 Council Meeting Calendar

2019 City of Nelson Council Meeting Calendar

City Newsletter - December 2018

City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2018

Council Highlights

Council Highlights - December 3, 2018

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

November 28, 2018

Nelson and District Youth Centre to take over day-to-day operations of the City parkade; City of Nelson thanks Parkade Operator Jim Reimer for his 22 years of exceptional service.

Nelson, BC -  On January 1^st, 2019, the City of Ne...

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

November 13, 2018

Partner municipalities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland and Trail to receive a $40,000 grant to implement a Smart Kootenays Digital Mobility Platform

Nelson, BC – The communities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland an...

Nelson Hydro - Notice to Public

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Media Release from Nelson Hydro on Enbridge Gas Line Rupture

For Immediate Release

Southern Interior and Okanagan asked to conserve natural gas usage after gas line rupture in northern British Columbia

October 11, 2018

Nelson, BC - Nelson Hydro is advising customers that while we encourage electricity conservation, wi...

2019 Cultural Ambassador for Nelson Nomination Period Open!

SEARCH FOR NELSON’S 2019 CULTURAL AMBASSADOR IS ON

October 2, 2018

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 A...

Media Release: Proposed Improvements for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park

Proposed Improvements for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park

September 21, 2018

Successful open house held to gather feedback for Rosemont Multi-Generational Park; Online survey open until Friday, September 28^th

Nelson, BC - On Thursday, 20t...

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

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Nelson Hydro Launches New Automated Call Dialer System

Nelson Hydro currently has one staff member responsible for making personal calls to our clients regarding overdue accounts. This staff person can make upwards of a 100 calls...

6th Annual Green Home & Energy Show

6^th Annual Green Home and Energy Show - Save Energy and Save Money

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:30pm at Prestige Lakeside Resort

September 11, 2018

Nelson, BC – Need to save energy, but not sure where to start? Whether you a...

Council Highlights

Council Highlights - September 4, 2018 Meeting

City Newsletter - August 2018

Click here for the August 2018 City of Nelson Newsletter.

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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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 ...

Notice of Leaf Collection

It is that time of year...for leaf collection in Nelson.

October 11, 2019

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 p...

Notice of Road Closure: Poplar Street

Dates of Road Closure: Oct 15 and 16, 2019

Between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day.

Poplar St (between Front St and the Chahko Mika Mall) 

What is happening?

The milling off of the existing road surface and overlay with new pavement.

How will this work af...

Notice to Public: Work Taking Place at Bike Park in Rosemont

NOTICE TO PUBLIC(Parents...please tell your kids)

September 24, 2019

There will be some construction work taking place at the Bike Park in Rosemont – starting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

A contractor will be moving clay to shape features, imp...

2019 City Paving Projects Are Underway

2019 CITY PAVING PROJECTS ARE UNDERWAY

The City of Nelson is improving the overall pavement quality in our community over the next few years.

Historically, the rate of paving has not met the 30-year asphalt lifecycle. The City is resurfacing the roads to me...

Temporary Bridge Closure - Lakeside Drive

NOTICE TO PUBLIC - TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE

Lakeside Drive Bridge Repair Work

The bridge will be closed for two days with no access permitted during the period of August 4-5, 2019 over the long weekend.

The work being completed is to restore the bridge to cu...

Notice to Public: Hydro Pole Upgrades and Replacement

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

June 26, 2019

The Aerial Make Ready (AMR) Project includes the upgrade or replacement of approximately 450 poles or structures throughout the City of Nelson and surrounding area. Nelson Hydro poles carry hydro lines, telephone lines and cab...

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

Sanitary Utility Project Update – Lakeside Drive at Airport Lift Station – Grit Chamber Construction

May 16, 2019

A construction zone has been delineated along Lakeside Drive adjacent the Real Canadian Wholesale Club to accommodate works on the City sanitar...

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

Hall Street Project Update November 3 -10, 2018

As the project nears a close, both prime contractors are maintaining an eye on the weather. Both contractors are preparing for paving and sidewalk works, both critical facets of the job, requiring a weather w...

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 CedarStreet and Hall Street rail crossings. The CPR works necessitated full road closures
to install large pre-cast concr...

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

Hall Street Update – Week of October 22nd to October 26, 2018

Monday (October 22) and Tuesday (October 23) Hall Street will be closed to through traffic because concrete panels are being installed into the CP Crossing as well as asphalt transitio...

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

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

October 18, 2018

The Hall Street project addressed two important community goals: 

1) renewing end of life or inadequate infrastructure, and;

2) creating an important link...

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

Hall Street Update October 14 to October 20, 2018

The Canadian Pacific Railway crews are currently on site at the Cedar Street crossing preparing for full closure of the CP crossing on October 17. This work may extend into October 18; however, Hall Street,...

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

Hall Street Update Week of Oct 8 – 12, 2018

Due to the unforeseen delay with the CP crossing, the Contractor refocused and spent this week pouring concrete in the area around the gazebo (see photo below). Landscape work has also progressed with p...

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

Hall Street Update Week of October 1  - 5, 2018

Beginning the morning of Tuesday October 2^nd, McNally will be working with CP forces to install concrete panels into the Hall Street rail crossing. These concrete panels will provide the finished sur...

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Hall Street Project Paving

HALL STREET PAVING WORK WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK

Paving of the 100 Block of Hall Street and the northern portion of the Hall and Front street intersection will take place between Friday, September 28th and Sunday, September 30th.

SPL (the paving contractor...

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

Hall Street Update Week of September 10 – 14, 2018

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In order to facilitate the crossing of the deep utilities in the intersection of Hall and Front streets, Marwest has scheduled this work to proceed as night work (10:0...

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.

Read on...

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.

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.

First Round Closed - 29 Entries

Thank you to all who entered; there are 29 submissions in total. The Design Review Panel will work hard this month and a decision on who to invite to Round 2 is expected at the beginning of October. Until then!

Deadline for Competition Questions

A reminder that July 31st (next Wednesday) is the deadline to send in questions. We're posting all submitted questions and answers as they come in at www.nelson.ca/designcompetition in the FAQ. September 2nd is the deadline to submit. Good luck!