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Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

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Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

Nelson council looks to support Castlegar airport advocacy

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Nelson city council is looking at how it can support Castlegar's efforts to improve reliability at the West Kootenay Regional Airport.

Nelson councillor raises concerns about online misinformation

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For eight years, Rik Logtenberg has watched what he calls misinformation and personal attacks play out online. Now, as Nelson prepares for another municipal election, he worries what the toxicity he describes could mean for local democracy.

Another winter watching Nelson’s Civic Arena roof

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It’ll be another winter of monitoring the Civic Arena roof in Nelson, as the city continues to look for funding for a permanent fix.

Hiring challenges continue for City of Nelson

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The City of Nelson continues to navigate an significant wave of staff turnover as retirements, parental leaves and recruitment challenges reshape several departments.

Nelson city payroll up $1.5M in 2025

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The City of Nelson spent about $1.5 million more on salaries and employee expenses in 2025 than it did the year before.

Selkirk College may exit former KSA building earlier as arts hub plans advance

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The former Kootenay School of the Arts building in Nelson could reopen sooner than expected as a community arts hub, following recent discussions between the city and Selkirk College.

Nelson approves lease for former KSA building

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Nelson city council has approved a five-year lease framework for the former Kootenay School of the Arts building, setting the stage for a new arts hub at 606 Victoria Street under the Nelson Community Land Trust Society.

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.

Vernon street housing project delayed by financing issues

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Nelson’s long-awaited Waterview housing project on Vernon Street remains on track, though progress has been slowed by financing issues.

Nelson proposes 7.75 per cent tax hike for 2026 in draft financial plan

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Nelson property owners are facing a 7.75 per cent tax increase this year.  

Government Road fire raises encampment safety concerns

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January’s fire at an encampment on Government Road has intensified the city’s concerns around safety, debris, propane use and first responder access at homeless encampments.

City of Nelson to focus on reasonability when enforcing truck-length bylaw

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The City of Nelson plans to take a practical and common-sense approach to enforcing its truck-length bylaw, following concerns about oversized vehicles blocking downtown roadways.

City of Nelson eyes tighter rules for oversized-vehicle parking

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The City of Nelson might tighten enforcement around oversized vehicles and angle parking downtown.

Nelson Hydro says little room to reduce rural rate hike

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Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a nearly 16 per cent rate hike next year that the utility says it has little power to prevent.

Nelson council grants one-year tax break to golf club

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Nelson city council has voted in favour of approving a one-year permissive tax exemption for the Granite Pointe Golf and Recreation Society, following a lengthy debate over community benefit, fairness and the future of the golf course lands.
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Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.
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