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Registration still open for July 31 yard fuel pickup

Nelson’s yard fuel pickup program is set to return July 31 - and it’s not too late to register.  

Nelson yard fuel pick-up returns May 30

Nelson’s yard fuel pickup program returns on Friday; but only for pre-registered addresses.  The Nelson FireSmart initiative aims to reduce...

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...

Nelson Police investigating suspicious fire

The Nelson Police Department is investigating an out of control fire that broke out behind a dumpster early Sunday...

Deck the halls with caution: Health Canada recalls over 12,000 candles

Before you strike another match, check your candles. Health Canada is recalling over 12,000 Maison Lavande candles for flames that...

Nelson Fire Rescue joins wildfire training exercise

Nelson Fire Rescue joined a multi-agency prescribed burn and training exercise today, Wednesday, October 9, near Svoboda Road. In collaboration...

National Fire Prevention Week emphasizes smoke alarm safety

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme focuses on smoke alarms. During National Fire Prevention Week, which runs...

Nelson Fire Rescue extinguish hedge fire on Anderson Street

Nelson Fire and Rescue Services were called to the scene of a hedge fire behind a house at 216...

Canada Day fireworks in Nelson

Nelson Fire & Rescue services are asking everyone to stay safe, be aware, and have fun  this Canada Day,...

Fire south of Nelson deemed suspicious

Nelson Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire together put out a group of small fires Sunday afternoon.  A media release from...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

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

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

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.
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