Tag: Nelson City Council

Nelson councillor raises concerns about online misinformation

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.

Former Nelson public works director, councillor Bob Adams dies at 82

After 26 years looking after the city's infrastructure, Adams served four terms on city council.

City nears finish line on new Official Community Plan

The City of Nelson is entering the final phase of public engagement before adopting its new Official Community Plan, which will guide land use, housing, development and sustainability planning over the next 10 years.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 

Nelson’s Government Road isn’t a dumping ground

There’s been an increase in dumping in Nelson, which the City warns is not only illegal, but unhelpful and costly. 

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. 

Nelson Fire to outsource dispatch to Fraser Fort George

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

Wednesday market shift a temporary decision

The relocation of Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market is temporary, for now.  The City announced on Thursday that the market, which...

Nelson Fire Master Plan reveals need for more firefighters

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

City of Nelson adopts policy to address disruptive communication

The City of Nelson has adopted a Habitually Persistent Communication Policy to address individuals whose repeated communication disrupts the...

City of Nelson rejects cannabis patio proposal

Nelson City Councillors have rejected a proposal for a cannabis consumption patio on Hendryx Street. The proposed patio would have...

Nelson council votes to join Sue Big Oil

The City of Nelson has joined the legal fight against fossil fuel companies for the rising costs of climate...

Nelson’s homeless population rises 30 per cent since 2016, report finds

There were 122 people in Nelson who were experiencing some form of homelessness last year. That’s according to the 2024...

City of Nelson seeking public feedback on 2025 draft budget

The City of Nelson is seeking public feedback on its preliminary draft budget for 2025. A media release from the...

City of Nelson updated OCP draft now up for public review

The City of Nelson has released the first draft of its updated Official Community Plan (OCP) with the final...

City of Nelson proposes rate hike for annual senior parking permit

The City of Nelson is proposing a $54 increase to the annual seniors' parking pass fee.  Currently $90 per year,...

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