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  1. bike

    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. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  2. watermain break notice 2022 (1)

    NOTICE TO PUBLIC – 500 Block of Baker Street Watermain Break

    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 more information on this watermain break, click below: Read on...
  3. pier 1

    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...
  4. vault lid 3

    Replacement of High Voltage Vault Lids

    Work is underway in Nelson to replace the deteriorated high voltage underground transformer vault lids. To learn more about this project, click below: Read on...
  5. Nelson Hydro Media Release

    Nelson Hydro Battery Energy Storage System Project

    Nelson Hydro is applying for a CleanBC grant for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be installed on the North Shore of Nelson. To learn more about this project, click below: Read on...
  6. Emergency Preparedness

    Be Prepared! Are You Signed up For Emergency Notifications?

    City of Nelson Emergency Notification TEST – Tuesday, May 3rd at 11:30AM Read on...
  7. Media Release

    City of Nelson Receives Time Immemorial Grant

    The City of Nelson is pleased to announce receipt of a provincial $220K Time Immemorial grant, a program administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage BC. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  8. Notice to Public

    Notice of Work: Shouldering of Paved Pathway at Lakeside Park

    Crews will be adjusting the pathway edges at Lakeside Park on March 8th & 9th between 7:00am and 4:00pm each day. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  9. Hydro Notice Work

    Vegetation Management Work to Begin

    Nelson Hydro is continuing our Vegetation Management Program to clear vegetation growth around all primary high-voltage power lines. The area impacted is Tees, Heddle, Keniris, Miller and Middle Roads. For more detail, click below: Read on...
  10. Notice to Public

    Possible Telephone Service Disruptions - City Facilities

    The City of Nelson, including the Youth Centre and Nelson Public Library, will be upgrading its phone system on Saturday, March 5th. There may be some disruption of service. Read on...
  11. Planned Power Outage

    Planned Power Outage Today - Lakeside Park to Long Beach Bluffs

    NOTICE OF PLANNED POWER OUTAGE: Please note, there is a planned power outage today, March 2, 2022 from 9:00am to 1:00pm to replace power poles between Lakeside Park in Nelson to Long Beach Bluffs on the North Shore. Read on...
  12. Nelson Hydro Media Release

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

    Read on...
  13. Podcast Avi and Ginger FB

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

    Read on...
  14. Notice to Public

    Notice of Tree Removal

    A tree adjacent to Gyro Park Road has been assessed by an arborist and deemed a hazard to surrounding properties and public safety. Our crews will be removing this tree on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 between 9:00am to 3:00pm. Read on...
  15. watermain break notice 2022 (1)

    Notice of Watermain Break || Stanley & Beasley Streets

    Crews are responding to a watermain break affecting the intersection of Stanley Street at Beasley Street (300 Blk Beasley 1800 Block Stanley). For more details, click below: Read on...
  16. Podcast Avi and Ginger FB

    City of Nelson Launches New Podcast Series

    The City of Nelson has started a new podcast series to discuss City operations and answer questions from the public on a variety of topics. The first podcast tackles snow operations in Nelson. Read on...
  17. Capture

    Share your thoughts on Nelson's Transportation Network

    The City of Nelson is currently investing in its transportation network and is looking for feedback on how to make it safe and efficient for all users and modes of transportation. We want to hear from you. Click below to share your thoughts! Read on...
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    SNOW OPERATIONS UPDATE - January 14, 2022

    For the latest snow operations update, please click below: Read on...
  19. another bin

    UPDATE: Garbage Drop-Off Date Extended

    The City will continue to provide a garbage bin at 90 Lakeside Drive for residential garbage drop-off until the end of day Monday, January 10th. For more details, click below: Read on...
  20. CLEAR AWAY ZONE (2)

    SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL – FIRE HYDRANT CLEARING IN NELSON

    We ask community members to continue to assist with clearing the hydrants as the snow continues to fall. We cannot stress enough the importance of having a hydrant cleared in your neighbourhood. Please see details below: Read on...
  21. baker Street cleanup 2

    SNOW OPERATIONS UPDATE – January 5, 2022 3:00pm

    Nelson experienced an unprecedented snowfall in the early hours of January 4th. Depending on where you are in the community, there are reports of snow accumulation between 65 – 80cms overnight. To learn about our snow operations, this week click below: Read on...
  22. New Garbage Tags FB

    New Year, New Garbage Tags for Nelson

    The City of Nelson is transitioning from the current orange garbage tags to new rectangular tags. The orange tags are still valid, so please continue using them until your inventory is gone. For more details on the new garbage tags, click below: Read on...
  23. Kindness Matters Watercolor Polka Dot Instagram Post (1)

    Community Message from Mayor & Council

    Mayor and Council would like to share this important community message with you. Read on...
  24. BCUC

    The BCUC wants to hear from you!

    The British Columbia Utilities Commission would like to hear from Nelson Hydro customers on Nelson Hydro's 2022 Rate Application. To learn more, click below. Read on...
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    Stores Are Well Stocked in Nelson

    Nelson Emergency Management has been in touch with local grocers and fuel stations. Local stores continue to receive deliveries and are keeping their shelves well-stocked. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  26. Copy of Copy of Nelson Hydro Facebook Event Cover

    Nelson Hydro Virtual Open House

    Nelson Hydro invites the community to a virtual open house on Thursday, November 25, 2021, between 7:00 - 8:30pm. To learn more and to register, click below: Read on...
  27. Leaf Block Signage

    Leaf Collection in Nelson

    City crews are currently working to clean streets of leaves that have been raked from public boulevards. Please see below for details: Read on...
  28. 2022 Sports Ambassador Nomination is Open

    Call for Nominations: 2022 Sports Ambassador

    The City of Nelson is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson's 2022 Sports Ambassador. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  29. Carmen Proctor Climate and Energy Manager

    City of Nelson Prepares to Implement its new Climate Action Plan, Nelson Next

    The City of Nelson's new Climate Action Plan to tackle climate change, Nelson Next was adopted in Spring 2021 and now steps are being taken to develop the implementation process. To learn more, click below: Read on...
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    COVID-19 Case Reported at Youth Centre

    The City of Nelson and the Nelson & District Youth Centre (NDYC) would like to advise the public that a positive case of COVID-19 has been reported to staff at the Youth Centre from one of the patrons. For more details, click below. Read on...
  31. Face Covering Required

    Masks Mandatory in all City-Owned and Operated Facilities

    In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Nelson Local Health Region, the City of Nelson has made the decision to move back to mandatory mask-wearing in all City-owned and operated facilities effective Monday, August 9th, 2021. Read on...
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    Vax & Relax Contest!

    Getting vaccinated means getting back to relaxing with friends and family, attending concerts & outdoor events, travelling and so much more! Enter for your chance to win! 12 weekly draws starting Thursday, August 12th. Learn more below: Read on...
  33. Notice to Public

    Update on Water Works Construction

    Water works construction will be ramping up over the next couple of weeks near the Elwyn Street Pressure Reducing Station located below the Svoboda Road parking lot. For more details, click below: Read on...
  34. Notice to Public

    Water Works Construction

    Water works construction will be taking place over the next couple of weeks near the Elwyn Street Pressure Reducing Station. Read on...
  35. Cedar Street ramp 500 block

    Temporary Closure of Cedar Street Off Ramp

    The Cedar Street off ramp will be closed to traffic from July 23 to July 31, 2021 to paint a mural on the retaining wall. For more details click below: Read on...
  36. Emergency Management July 2021

    Are you prepared for an emergency?

    This month's City newsletter features important emergency preparedness information. Have you signed up for emergency notifications? Have you prepared your Grab-and-Go bag? For more information on emergency preparedness, click below: Read on...
  37. Nelson Hydro Media Release

    Nelson Hydro No Longer Pursuing District Energy System

    Nelson Hydro has suspended active efforts to develop a District Energy Heating system in the downtown of the City of Nelson. To learn more about this decision, click below: Read on...
  38. Notice to Public

    Staying Cool This Summer in Nelson

    The City of Nelson, in partnership with the Regional District of Central Kootenay(RDCK), has made the difficult decision to keep the Gyro Park pool closed for the 2021 season. To learn more about this decision, please click below. Read on...
  39. Nelson Hydro jpg

    City Explores Options for Nelson Hydro Rural Assets with FortisBC

    Click below to read the full media advisory: Read on...
  40. Notice to Public

    Notice to Public: Watermain Upgrades on Fourth Street

    Water system upgrades are planned for the 800/900 Blocks of Fourth Street. A new watermain is being installed between Kokanee Street and Gordon Street. The City is upgrading the old undersized water main and providing better fire flow to your area. Read on...
  41. Public Works March 2021

    City Newsletter - March 18, 2021

    This month's newsletter features our Public Works Department and spring clean-up in the City. To read the full newsletter, click below: Read on...
  42. bear

    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...
  43. galvanizedpipe

    Council Approves Updated Water Master Plan; 2018 Water & Sewer Rates Adopted

    Click below to read the full media release Read on...
  44. December 2017

    City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

    Click below to view the latest City of Nelson Newsletter. Read on...
  45. volunteer

    2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

    Click below for details. Read on...
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  1. Notice to Public

    Water System Upgrades 500 Block Josephine & 600 Block Herridge Lane

    Water system upgrades are being planned for the 500 Block of Josephine Street and 600 Block of Herridge Lane starting Monday, March 29th, 2021. To learn more, click below: Read on...
  2. Capture

    Share your thoughts on Nelson's Transportation Network

    The City of Nelson is currently investing in its transportation network and is looking for feedback on how to make it safe and efficient for all users and modes of transportation. We want to hear from you. Click below to share your thoughts! Read on...
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