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Nelson zoning amendment passed- but not with Mayor’s blessing

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 26, 2025

Despite Mayor Janice Morrison's opposition, council has passed the first three readings of an amendment to its Official Community Plan to change the land use designation for the City-owned Front Street property located beside the Nelson and District Community Complex.

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...

City of Nelson announces 2025 Cultural and Sport ambassadors

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - December 13, 2024

The City of Nelson announced the 2024 Sustainability in Leadership and Heritage award winners, along with the 2025 Sports...

Nelson advocates for peace in the Israeli-Hamas war

News Storrm Lennie - December 6, 2023

Nelson city council members have voted unanimously in favour of a letter urging an end to the violence in...

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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.

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.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

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