Tag: City of Nelson

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.

Property tax payment deadline next week

Property taxes in Nelson are due on Tuesday, July 2. 

RDCK votes down Front Street land donation for Nelson CARES project  

The Regional District of Central Kootenay will not donate the parcel of land at 824 Front Street to the City of Nelson for a proposed affordable housing development.

Construction on Victoria Street Transit exchange almost complete

The Victoria Street Transit Exchange is edging closer to completion.  

Nelson Health Campus to open in phases this summer

The Nelson Health Campus is on track to open this summer. 

West Kootenay crash numbers down in 2024 

ICBC has released its crash count data for 2024, and numbers went down in three West Kootenay communities. 

Wednesday market shift a temporary decision

The relocation of Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market is temporary, for now.  The City announced on Thursday that the market, which...

Wednesday farmers market moves to Cottonwood Falls Park

Nelson’s Wednesday Farmers Market will be moved to Cottonwood Falls Park for this year. The Wednesday market is usually held...

Nelson yard fuel pick-up returns May 30

Nelson’s yard fuel pickup program returns on Friday; but only for pre-registered addresses.  The Nelson FireSmart initiative aims to reduce...

Nelson tax bills to arrive early due to risk of postal strike

Nelson residents will receive their municipal tax bills earlier than usual.  The City has decided to send out notices in...

City of Nelson rejects cannabis patio proposal

Nelson City Councillors have rejected a proposal for a cannabis consumption patio on Hendryx Street. The proposed patio would have...

Nelson council votes to join Sue Big Oil

The City of Nelson has joined the legal fight against fossil fuel companies for the rising costs of climate...

Nelson Police execute high-risk warrant on View Street

Police successfully executed a high-risk search warrant on View Street Sunday evening, arresting two individuals and seizing a quantity...

Nelson Earth Week celebrations commence

Earth Week celebrations in Nelson kick off on Tuesday, and the West Kootenay Climate Hub says there are several...

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Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

The BC Coroners Service confirms it's investigating the incident Thursday on Rady Creek Forest Service Road, but they're not providing any other details.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

A loving Akbash pup is looking for her forever home!

Meet Clementine - this weeks Pet of the Week from the BC SPCA West Kootenay!

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.
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