Tag: Nelson Cares

Nelson supportive housing project on track for fall opening

Housing Storrm Lennie -
The 43-unit supportive housing project at 45 Government Road in Nelson remains on track to open this fall.

City urges province to revive housing funding

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson wants the province to reinstate a key affordable housing funding program.

UPDATED: Supportive housing complex with 43 units planned for Government Road

Housing Storrm Lennie -
Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Nelson are set to gain stable housing as a 43-unit supportive complex moves ahead in Railtown. 

Stepping Stones shelter criticized by neighbours

Housing Storrm Lennie -
Residents living near the Stepping Stones Shelter on Vernon Street say they have ended talks with Nelson CARES after two years and 12 meetings, citing broken promises, mounting costs and safety concerns. 

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

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
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. 

RDCK votes down Front Street land donation for Nelson CARES project  

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
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.

Nelson rugs up for Coldest Night of the Year

Community Kate Brown -
Nelson CARES Society’s is getting ready to rug up for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) this Saturday, February...

RDCK backs Nelson CARES’ 56-unit affordable housing proposal

RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has endorsed a project proposed by the Nelson CARES Society for a...

UPDATED: Nelson’s emergency shelter closed due to bomb threat

News Storrm Lennie -
Stepping Stones emergency shelter has been closed following a bomb threat. Nelson Police say a man threatened to blow up...

Nelson group opposes safe inhalation site on Vernon Street 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A local community group is concerned about Interior Health's plans to install a safe inhalation site at 818 Vernon...

Two Nelson radio stations raise over $2,000 for CNOY

News Justin Baumgardner -
A friendly rivalry between two radio stations has already brought in over $2,000 to help Nelson Cares provide support...

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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.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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