Tag: Jeff Hebert

Vehicle fire quickly doused on Ward Street

Fire Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

Nelson's Fire Chief Jeff Hebert was the right person, in the right place at the right time, coming across a vehicle fire while enroute to the firehall this evening.

Nelson Fire to outsource dispatch to Fraser Fort George

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 9, 2025

Nelson's fire dispatch will be outsourced to the the Regional District of Fraser Fort George by the end of the year.

Nelson Fire Master Plan reveals need for more firefighters

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - May 22, 2025

Nelson Fire & Rescue Service has unveiled its Fire Master Plan, which has identified a need for more fire...

Prestige Lakeside Resort suite damaged by fire

Fire Kate Brown - March 17, 2025

Nelson's Prestige Lakeside Resort has sustained over $50,000 worth of damage following a fire in a 3rd floor suite...

Nelson Fire Rescue joins wildfire training exercise

Wildfires Kate Brown - October 9, 2024

Nelson Fire Rescue joined a multi-agency prescribed burn and training exercise today, Wednesday, October 9, near Svoboda Road. In collaboration...

Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Successfully Completes Prescribed Burn

Environment Kate Brown - April 12, 2024

In another step toward the City of Nelson’s wildfire mitigation efforts, Nelson Fire & Rescue Services (NFRS), with the...

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Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

Labour August 12, 2025

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action.

Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

Sports August 12, 2025

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend.

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.

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