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Media Releases and City News

What's Happening

Posted on: July 31, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Top 10 questions about the Portland Loo in downtown Nelson

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February 2026 Council Highlights

Posted on: February 10, 2026

Downtown roadworks: 400 block Josephine

Posted on: February 6, 2026

Draft Zoning Bylaw available for public feedback

Posted on: January 30, 2026

Nelson Hydro going in different direction

Posted on: January 22, 2026

Nelson's Housing Dashboard launched

Posted on: January 12, 2026

Water, Wastewater, and Resource Recovery Rates for 2026

Posted on: January 9, 2026

January 2026 Council Highlights

Posted on: January 9, 2026

Nelson's Snow Angel Program returns this winter

Posted on: December 18, 2025

Staying safe this holiday season with Nelson Fire & Rescue

Posted on: December 18, 2025

Snow Removal and Priority Routes

Posted on: December 15, 2025

Tips for managing holiday waste and recycling

Posted on: December 16, 2025

December 2025 Council Highlights

Posted on: December 9, 2025

Media release: City of Nelson Announces 2025 Awards and 2026 Ambassadors

Posted on: November 26, 2025

Proposed Utility Rates for 2026

Posted on: November 21, 2025

Pest Management Consultation

Posted on: November 19, 2025

Pest Management Plan: information for residents

Posted on: November 14, 2025

November 2025 Council Highlights

Posted on: November 7, 2025

FALL LEAF PICKUP

Posted on: November 7, 2025

Zoning Bylaw updates: share your thoughts

Posted on: October 27, 2025

NDYC goes Under the Sea for the annual haunted house

Posted on: October 21, 2025

Sign up for the new City newsletter

Posted on: October 20, 2025

Public notice: planned roadwork

Posted on: October 17, 2025

October 2025 Council Highlights

Posted on: October 14, 2025

Update: force main repairs completed

Posted on: October 7, 2025

Public notice: accessing City Hall

Posted on: October 6, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation office closures

Posted on: September 29, 2025

Canada Post strike and the impact on The City of Nelson

Posted on: September 29, 2025

City returns to Stage 1 Water Restrictions

Posted on: September 29, 2025

NPD Memorial 5k run/walk a success

Posted on: September 24, 2025

2026 and 2027 Proposed Electrical Rates

Posted on: September 22, 2025

Media release: EVs on the Move at the City

Posted on: September 22, 2025

Nelson Sports Ambassador nominations open

Posted on: September 19, 2025

September 2025 Council Highlights

Posted on: September 15, 2025

City seeks input on the future of wastewater

Posted on: September 11, 2025

City's public art collection grows

Posted on: September 9, 2025

Media release: Nelson City Council adopts OCP

Posted on: September 10, 2025

Media release: Victoria St Transit Exchange

Posted on: September 8, 2025

Back-to-school safety reminder

Posted on: September 3, 2025

Media release: Anderson Creek water system

Posted on: August 29, 2025

Nelson Hydro Budget and Rates Workshop

Posted on: August 27, 2025

Stage 2 Water Restrictions

Posted on: August 27, 2025

First Annual Nelson Police Memorial 5k

Posted on: August 27, 2025

August 2025 Council Highlights

Posted on: August 22, 2025

Media Release: Nelson Fire Dept responds to fire 500m West of Nelson, Hwy 3A/6

Posted on: August 21, 2025

Reminder: Normal Water Regulations in Effect

Posted on: August 21, 2025

Media Release: HealthIM launched in Nelson

Posted on: August 15, 2025

Media Release: Update: Pine St and Douglas St safe to return

Posted on: August 13, 2025

Robert Hampton Gray

Posted on: August 8, 2025

Update: Lion's Spray Park repairs

Posted on: August 8, 2025

Tagging, graffiti and postering

Posted on: July 31, 2025

Cooling Centres Open

Posted on: July 29, 2025

Replanting at Trafalgar School

Posted on: July 22, 2025

July Council Highlights

Posted on: July 16, 2025

Media release: City and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism introduce bear-resistant garbage bins downtown

Posted on: July 15, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 18, 2025

Keep wildlife safe by managing attractants

Posted on: July 15, 2025

Notice of Council Meeting Cancellation

Posted on: July 14, 2025

Wednesday Farmers Market relocation

Posted on: May 29, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 11, 2025

Wildfire Awareness Community Event at Lakeside Park

Posted on: July 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 9, 2025

It’s illegal, unhelpful and costly to leave waste items in public spaces

Posted on: June 27, 2025

Update: Victoria Street Transit Exchange to open for bus service

Posted on: June 26, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 26, 2025

Tips and tricks for your FoodCycler

Posted on: June 26, 2025

Learn about AMI and give feedback

Posted on: June 12, 2025

Improved accessibility at Rotary Lakeside Park

Posted on: June 11, 2025

Victoria Street Transit Exchange to open for bus service

Posted on: June 17, 2025

June Council Highlights

Posted on: June 11, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 11, 2025

Nelson Civic Theatre Society and City honoured with national sustainability award

Posted on: June 11, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 11, 2025

Council Receives Fire Master Plan

Posted on: May 21, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 21, 2025

Council Highlights for May

Posted on: May 8, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Recording of May 6 Council Meeting

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Media release: Update - Police presence on View Street

Posted on: May 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Nelson to Test Emergency Notification System

Posted on: May 2, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 4, 2025

Recognize the signs of intimate partner violence

Posted on: April 17, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Resolved - Problem with Hydro Portal Online Bill Payments

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Apply to join the Nelson Police Board

Posted on: April 7, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Council Highlights for April

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Fraud Alert - Nelson Hydro Letter

Posted on: April 1, 2025

Media Release - Wildfire Mitigation Work Near Selkirk College Silver King Campus

Posted on: March 11, 2025

Council Highlights for March

Posted on: March 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

2025 Preliminary Draft Budget Available for Feedback

Posted on: February 19, 2025

Nelson Transit Exchange

Posted on: February 20, 2025

City Introduces PayByPhone for Parking Meters

Posted on: February 5, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Council Highlights for February

Posted on: February 14, 2025

New cricket pitches coming to Lakeside Park

Posted on: February 3, 2025

Trevor Street Land Swap

Posted on: December 4, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

City of Nelson Shares Draft Official Community Plan for Public Review

Posted on: January 22, 2025

Strategic Plan Update

Posted on: January 13, 2025

Hendryx Street right of way closed

Posted on: January 9, 2025 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Lou Lynn Appointed as Nelson’s 2025 Cultural Ambassador

Posted on: December 13, 2024

Nelson Izu-Shi Friendship Society Receives 2024 City Heritage Award

Posted on: December 13, 2024

Sports Ambassador and Sustainability Leadership Awards Presented at 2024 Annual Reception

Posted on: December 13, 2024

City Extends Pre-treated Organics Program and Shares Program Evaluation Results

Posted on: December 5, 2024

Media Release: Proposed Rate Increases to Ensure Sustainable Utilities

Posted on: December 4, 2024

Future of the Nelson Community Recreation Campus

Posted on: November 5, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Waterfront Trans Canada Trail Multi-Use Path Upgrade

Posted on: November 22, 2024

City of Nelson Recreation Facilities: Millions of dollars in investment needed

Posted on: October 24, 2024

New Nelson Hydro Fees & Services Bylaw Approved

Posted on: October 24, 2024

Wildfire Mitigation Project to Begin on Municipal Lands

Posted on: October 17, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Prescribed Burn Training Exercise Planned for Svoboda Rd. Area

Posted on: October 4, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Civic Arena Update

Posted on: September 11, 2024

Prescribed Burning to Continue in Selous Creek Area (South of Nelson)

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

Parking Meter Fees Increase to Address Infrastructure Costs in Nelson

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Prescribed Burn Planned for Selous Creek Area (South of Nelson)

Posted on: April 19, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 12, 2025

City of Nelson: Update on Wastewater Pipeline Leak

Posted on: April 4, 2024

March 2024 - Council Highlights

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Residential Bear Resistant Garbage Bins Available for Purchase!

Posted on: October 31, 2017

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

Posted on: January 9, 2018

City of Nelson Newsletter - December 2017

Posted on: December 21, 2017

2018 Volunteer Opportunities with the City of Nelson

Posted on: December 12, 2017