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Civic Theatre Society secures temporary home at Tenth Street chapel

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The Nelson Civic Theatre Society (NCTS) will temporarily move its operations into the chapel at Selkirk College's Tenth Street Campus while its downtown theatre renovation continues.

In-house work helps cut Josephine street project costs

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The City of Nelson expects to save up to $100,000 on its Josephine Street water main replacement project after opting to complete most of the work internally.

Nelson adopts 2026 tax rate bylaw

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Nelson city council has adopted its 2026 annual tax rate bylaw, clearing the way for property tax notices to be mailed later this month ahead of the July 2 payment deadline. 

Staff departures surge at City of Nelson

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The City of Nelson is preparing for a significant period of staff turnover, with multiple retirements and leaves expected in the coming months.

Nelson city council finalizes five-year financial plan

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The City of Nelson has approved the first three readings of its five-year financial plan, which includes a 7.75 per cent municipal tax increase.

City proposes $100 jump in 2026 utility rates

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Nelson residents could see a $100 increase on their utility bills next year as the city aims to cover the cost of aging water and wastewater infrastructure. 

Benches at Victoria Street transit exchange coming by month’s end

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The benches at the new Victoria Street Transit Exchange are expected to be installed by the end of August. 

UPDATED: Construction on Victoria Street transit exchange to begin in March

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Nelson’s new Victoria Street transit exchange is slated to be completed by the end of July. The completed project will...

City of Nelson proposes utility and resource recovery rate hikes

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The City of Nelson has proposed its 2025 rate increases for resource recovery, water, and wastewater services. For resource recovery,...

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