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  1. 4 stop

    Notice of Work at 4-Way Stop Baker St / Hwy 3A

    The City is performing water system upgrades at the 100 block of Baker Street and Highway 3A. These upgrades are in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s planned intersection upgrades. For details, please click below: Read on...
  2. 2020 Sports Ambassador Nomination is Open (2)

    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...
  3. sitkum fire - Adrian Wagner

    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...
  4. queen

    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...
  5. Nelson waterfront with pier

    August 26, 2022 Pier Update

    Here is the latest update on the Pier Project. Read on...
  6. Media Release

    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...
  7. 22-06-10 - Exacavtion progress

    June 28, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

    Check out the latest Pier Project update! Read on...
  8. June 21

    June 21st - National Indigenous Peoples Day

    Today, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Click below to learn more. Read on...
  9. NelsonHydro_Survey_SocialPost

    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. Click below to take the survey! Read on...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. Nelson Hydro Media Release

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

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

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

    Read on...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. 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...
  28. 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...
  29. 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...
  30. Nelson Hydro jpg

    City Explores Options for Nelson Hydro Rural Assets with FortisBC

    Click below to read the full media advisory: Read on...
  31. 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...
  32. galvanizedpipe

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

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

    City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

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

    2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

    Click below for details. Read on...
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Pier Project Updates

  1. 4 stop

    Notice of Work at 4-Way Stop Baker St / Hwy 3A

    The City is performing water system upgrades at the 100 block of Baker Street and Highway 3A. These upgrades are in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s planned intersection upgrades. For details, please click below: Read on...
  2. Nelson waterfront with pier

    August 26, 2022 Pier Update

    Here is the latest update on the Pier Project. Read on...
  3. 22-07-05 - welding piles

    August 5, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

    The project continues.... Read on...
  4. 22-06-10 - Exacavtion progress

    June 28, 2022 - Update on Pier Project

    Check out the latest Pier Project update! Read on...
  5. Gazebo Deconstruction

    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...
  6. 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...
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