Tag: Nelson Cares

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

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  

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

West Kootenay under severe thunderstorm watch

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in the West Kootenay.  

B.C. to let developers defer most fees until occupancy starting in 2026

Home builders in B.C. will be able to delay paying the majority of development cost charges until a building is occupied, starting next year.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.
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