Tag: Nelson City Council

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,...

Nelson Police seeks 7.9 per cent budget increase

The Nelson Police Department has requested a 7.9 per cent increase in its budget for 2025. Chief Donovan Fisher presented...

City of Nelson finalizes land swap for parkland and public road

The City of Nelson has reached a land-swapping agreement with Sunburst Acres Inc. to acquire a continuous stretch of...

City of Nelson proposes utility and resource recovery rate hikes

The City of Nelson has proposed its 2025 rate increases for resource recovery, water, and wastewater services. For resource recovery,...

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Bear-resistant bins coming to downtown Nelson

Hungry bears will have a harder time feasting in Nelson’s downtown core as the city rolls out 35 new bear-resistant garbage bins. 

B.C’s youth watchdog says more work needs to be done, one year after report on systemic failures

One year after a report by British Columbia's Child and Youth Representative on the horrific death of an Indigenous boy in care, the province is still working on an action plan for systemic changes to children and youth social services.

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. expands heat pump rebates to some renters, condo owners

British Columbia is expanding its heat pump rebate program to eligible apartment renters and condo owners. 

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 
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