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Join our Accessibility & Inclusion Committee!

Are you passionate about accessibility and inclusion? Do you have lived experience navigating the challenges of disability? Your voice matters, and we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated Accessibility & Inclusion Committee! To learn more and apply: Read on...
City Launches Pre-Treated Organics Program in Fairview Neighbourhood

The City, in partnership with Food Cycle Science, is excited to announce the official launch of its Pre-Treated Organics Program, designed to revolutionize waste management. The event is scheduled for Oct. 4th at 7pm at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Read on...
Nelson Police Board Seeking Community Input - Survey!

The Nelson Police Board would like to hear from you! To learn more and offer your valuable input, click below: Read on...
Nelson Hydro 2024 Budget and Rates Events

Join Nelson Hydro for the 2024 Budget and Rates events! To learn more about these upcoming events, click below. Read on...
Notice of Road Paving

Paving on the 900 and 1000 Block of Stanley Street and the 300 block of Hall Mines Road will begin on Monday, August 28th and continue until Friday, September 1. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Columbia Basin Trust's "Charge Up" Program Fuels Fleet Electrification

Under the Charge Up Program, the City of Nelson received funding to acquire a state-of-the-art Ford Lightning Electric Vehicle (EV), replacing an existing vehicle in the Parks Department's fleet. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Notice of Road Closure - 800 Block of Third Street

Our Public Works team will work on a new water connection over the next few days at the 800 Block of Third Street. Please watch for workers and obey all signage. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Stage 2 Water Restrictions in Effect for Nelson

The City of Nelson has moved to Stage 2 water conservation measures as our source water supply continues to drop to seasonal low levels with the absence of substantial rainfall in our region. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Stage 1 Water Restrictions for Nelson Continue

Mandatory water conservation measures continue for Nelson residences; please adhere to the Stage 1 Water Restrictions as continued hot and dry weather is expected for the next few weeks. To learn more about current restrictions, click below: Read on...
Survey – What's your vision of Nelson in 2050?

What's your vision for Nelson in 2050? Let us know what matters most to you – from housing and transportation to parks and cultural development! Click below to take the survey! Read on...
Interagency Wildfire Training near Svoboda Road Parking Lot

This Fall, the Nelson Fire Rescue Service will collaborate with the BC Wildfire Service and the RDCK to conduct a fuel modification and joint training exercise. To learn more, click below: Read on...
City moves to Stage One Water Restrictions

As of July 4, 2023, the City is requesting residents to adhere to stage one water restrictions. Learn more: Read on...
Gyro Park Pool Set to Open July 10, 2023

Gyro Park Pool in Nelson is set to kick off the summer season on July 10. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Council Highlights for June 2023

Welcome to the latest Council Highlights for the City of Nelson for June 2023! Click below to see what Council has been up to and the decisions that have been made. Read on...
You are invited to the Wildfire Risk Reduction Open House

Join us next Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, at the Adventure Hotel from 5:00 -8:00 pm to learn what your local government is doing to mitigate wildfire risks and how you can help protect your property from wildfire. ? Read on...
Media Release: City of Nelson mobilizes in support of Provincial E-Bike Rebate Program

The City is taking steps to encourage healthy alternatives to single-passenger vehicles. We are proud to have worked alongside the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in support of a Provincial E-Bike incentive program. Learn more: Read on...
Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day on May 27th

Be part of the solution in safeguarding our community against wildfires. On Saturday, May 27th, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services and the RDCK Wildfire Mitigation Program will be hosting the second Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day. Sign up below: Read on...
Notice: Active Forest Operations in Nelson

Anderson Creek Timber will be hauling logs from May 15th until June 15th down Svoboda Road and Elwyn Street onto Nelson Ave (Highway 3A). For more information, click below: Read on...
Flood Watch Downgraded to High Streamflow Advisory

The River Forecast Centre has downgraded the West Kootenay from a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Notice of Work - 400 Block of Victoria Street Sidewalk Repairs

City crews will be repairing the sidewalk on the 400 Block of Victoria Street starting Monday, May 8th, until approximately Friday, May 12th. Crews will be onsite from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read on...
Notice of Work - 100 Block of Baker Street Watermain Replacement

The water utility crews from the City of Nelson will be replacing the watermain on the 100 Block of Baker Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 9th and is expected to last for a period of three to four weeks. Click below for more detail. Read on...
Spring has sprung and the bears are back!

The bears are out! To learn more about bear safety in our community, click below: Read on...
City of Nelson Wins ‘Commitment to Change’ Award

The City of Nelson recently won the Commitment to Change award at the inaugural B.C. Embodied Carbon Awards Night for its leading work to address embodied carbon emissions. To read the full media release, click below: Read on...
Notice to Public: Water Quality Advisory

Please be advised that due to current spring run-off conditions, ongoing testing indicates an increased level of turbidity or suspended matter in our drinking water supply. Please click below for further details on this Water Quality Advisory. Read on...
Council Highlights for April 2023

Welcome to the latest Council Highlights for the City of Nelson for April 2023! Click below to see what Council has been up to and the decisions that have been made. Read on...
Liquid Waste Management Planning Grant Received

The City of Nelson has been awarded a $395k grant for the development of a Liquid Waste Management Plan. To learn more, click here: Read on...
OCP Advisory Committee - APPLY TODAY

The Official Community Plan (OCP) Advisory Committee is a group of individuals appointed by Mayor & Council to provide guidance and feedback on the development of the City's OCP. APPLY TODAY! Read on...
Understanding the Impact of Electrification - Questionnaire

Nelson Hydro would like to understand our customer's electrification plans to evaluate our generation and infrastructure options and improve our power purchase forecasts with FortisBC. Please complete this online questionnaire before June 30th. Read on...
City Building Official Attends Mass Timber Conference

One of the City of Nelson's Building Officials, Manda McIntyre, was recently invited to partake in the International Mass-Timber Conference (IMTC) in Portland, Oregon. To learn more about what this means for Nelson, click below: Read on...
Notice of Tree Removal - Morgan Street

There will be a temporary road closure for a section of Morgan Street below Gyro Park on Thursday, March 30th, between 7:00am and 3:00pm for tree removal work. Read on...
Budget Open House - Join us!

Nelson residents are encouraged to attend the 2023 Budget Open House on March 30th at 5:00pm at City Hall. To learn more, click below: Read on...
March 2023 - Council Highlights

The Council Highlights provide a snapshot of the progress made in Council decision-making. To read this month's Council Highlights, click below. Read on...
A Message from Mayor & Council

Click below to read a message from the City of Nelson's Mayor & Council: A Welcoming Community for Everyone Read on...
Media Release: WhatsApp Investigation – City of Nelson Police Department

The Vancouver Police Department on behalf of the Office of the Public Complaints Commissioner completed their investigation into the 'WhatsApp' chat group matter relating to alleged postings by members of the Nelson Police. To learn more, click below. Read on...
Notice of Work - Gyro Park Bridge Removal

Crews from the City of Nelson are set to remove the Gyro Park Bridge this week. To learn more about this project, click below: Read on...
City of Nelson Mourns the Loss of Second Police Officer

Nelson mourns the loss of a second police officer who has passed away from injuries sustained in an avalanche. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Nelson Police Officers involved in fatal avalanche

The City of Nelson and the Nelson Police Department are mourning the death of one of its officers in a fatal avalanche on January 9, 2023. To learn more, click below: Read on...
Two Nelson Police Officers Struck by Avalanche near Kaslo

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. Read on...
Media Release: Cost-of-Living Credit for Nelson Hydro Customers

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 impacts of global inflation on families and small businesses in BC. To learn more, click below: Read on...
SURVEY: How do you manage your food waste?

The City wants to learn more about your residential food waste management practices. Click below to learn more and take the survey. It only takes a few minutes! Read on...
Meet our new Council!

The City of Nelson's Council for 2022 - 2026 was officially sworn in on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Click below for details. Read on...
Media Release: City of Nelson Leads the Way in Organics Diversion

Nelson is taking the next step in launching a city-wide pre-treated organics program to divert food waste from landfills. To learn more and read the full media release, click below: Read on...
Sports Ambassador Call for Applications & Nominations

Applications and nominations for the Sports Ambassador for the 2023 calendar year are currently being accepted. The deadline to apply is October 21, 2022. For more details, click below: Read on...
Wildfire Risk Reduction Open House – Thursday, September 22

The Nelson & Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee invites you to join us for a public Open House. This is an opportunity for you to participate in the conversation about the wildfire threats to our communities and how we can reduce the risk. Learn more: Read on...
City Hall to close to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The City of Nelson is joining other local governments and will recognize the federal holiday on Monday, September 19, 2022, to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For details on officer closures and operations, click below: Read on...
August 26, 2022 Pier Update

Here is the latest update on the Pier Project. Read on...
BCUC Releases Decision on Nelson Hydro’s COSA-RDA Application

For Immediate Release: BCUC Releases Decision on Nelson Hydro’s COSA-RDA Application. To read the full media release, click below. Read on...
Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

The City identified several years ago that the pier was reaching end-of-life and, at a minimum, needed to be re-decked. Now, work on the new Hall Street Pier project is set to begin. To learn more: Read on...
Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

The City of Nelson is pleased to offer Toter bear resistant garbage bins for sale. For more details on how you can purchase, please click below. Read on...
Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

Click below to read the full media release Read on...
City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

Click below to view the latest City of Nelson Newsletter. Read on...
2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

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City Project Updates

Construction begins at Mill Street Substation

Nelson Hydro is starting construction on the Mill Street Substation located at 1211 Mill Street. Click below to read more... Read on...
Pier Project Update - September 11, 2023

Here are the latest photo's from the Hall Street Pier construction site at the foot of Baker Street. Read on...
Pier Project Update - June 19, 2023

Here is the latest Pier Project update. Read on...
Pier Project Update - July 27, 2023

Work continues.... Read on...
Pier Project Update - May 1st, 2023

Check here for the Pier Project update for Spring 2023 Read on...
Pier Project Update March 2023

Work starts this week at the foot of Hall Street. Read on...
December 23rd, 2022 - Year End Update

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Pier Project Update - March 28th, 2023

Work is continuing on the Pier Project once again. Read on...
October 12, 2022 - update on Pier Project

Work continues at the foot of Hall Street on the Pier Project... Read on...
August 26, 2022 Pier Update

Here is the latest update on the Pier Project. Read on...
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. Be sure to check back to the City website for continued updates. Read on...
Work on the Hall Street Pier Project Set to Begin

The City identified several years ago that the pier was reaching end-of-life and, at a minimum, needed to be re-decked. Now, work on the new Hall Street Pier project is set to begin. To learn more: Read on...
Notice of Work - 100 Block of Baker Street Watermain Replacement

The water utility crews from the City of Nelson will be replacing the watermain on the 100 Block of Baker Street. The work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 9th and is expected to last for a period of three to four weeks. Click below for more detail. Read on...
Council Highlights for June 2023

Welcome to the latest Council Highlights for the City of Nelson for June 2023! Click below to see what Council has been up to and the decisions that have been made. Read on...

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