Tag: City of Nelson

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - July 9, 2025

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

Chamber of Commerce Storrm Lennie - July 4, 2025

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

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 26, 2025

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

Property tax payment deadline next week

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 23, 2025

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

RDCK votes down Front Street land donation for Nelson CARES project

RDCK Storrm Lennie - June 20, 2025

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

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 16, 2025

The Victoria Street Transit Exchange is edging closer to completion.

Nelson Health Campus to open in phases this summer

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 12, 2025

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

West Kootenay crash numbers down in 2024

RCMP Storrm Lennie - June 9, 2025

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

Wednesday market shift a temporary decision

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - May 30, 2025

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

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - May 30, 2025

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

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - May 27, 2025

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

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - May 20, 2025

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

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - May 9, 2025

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

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - May 8, 2025

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

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - May 5, 2025

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

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - April 21, 2025

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

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

BC Coroners Service August 11, 2025

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.

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