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Police warn of phone scam spoofing City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro

Crime My Nelson Now Staff -
Nelson Police say scammers are calling people from spoofed City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro numbers claiming people owe money for overdue bills and demanding payments.

Nelson crews step in to help Summerland recover from wildfire

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff -
When the Bald Range wildfire damaged critical infrastructure in Summerland, Nelson crews were among those who stepped in to help. 

Nelson Hydro seeks public feedback on smart meter rollout

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Public consultation is underway as Nelson Hydro awaits a decision from the B.C. Utilities Commission on its proposed advanced metering infrastructure project.

Geissler takes helm as Nelson Hydro general manager

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
After nearly a decade away, Dan Geissler has returned to Nelson Hydro — this time as its general manager.

Hiring challenges continue for City of Nelson

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson continues to navigate an significant wave of staff turnover as retirements, parental leaves and recruitment challenges reshape several departments.

Final approval granted for 2026 and 2027 rural Nelson Hydro rates

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The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has given final approval to Nelson Hydro’s electricity rates for rural customers for 2026 and 2027.

Nelson Hydro schedules daytime power outage

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
Some Nelson Hydro customers along Highway 6 will be without power for most of the day on May 24 due to scheduled utility work. 

Nelson Council adopts new Nelson Hydro pest plan with reduced chemical use

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson has adopted a new policy guiding how vegetation is managed around electrical infrastructure, formally shifting Nelson Hydro toward a mostly non-chemical approach.

Nelson event spotlights practical ways to cut energy costs and emissions

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
Residents in Nelson and across the Central Kootenays will have a chance to explore real-world solutions to rising energy costs and climate concerns at an upcoming community event.

City of Nelson reopens e-bike financing program

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff -
The City of Nelson has reopened its e-Bike Financing Program for the spring 2026 intake, allowing residents to finance new or used e-bikes and bicycles through their Nelson Hydro utility bill.

Nelson Hydro cancels pesticide pilot, updates vegetation policy

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Nelson Hydro is scaling back its proposed use of chemical pesticides around its infrastructure following strong public feedback.

Windstorm knocks out power across Nelson area

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
Nelson Hydro is experiencing a widespread power outage affecting customers from Six Mile to Coffee Creek, including Keniris Road and the Harrop and Procter areas, as of 8:54 a.m.

Nelson city council backs utility increases

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Both rural and urban Nelson residents will see their utility bills rise in the new year as city council adopts its hydro rate increases and approves the first three readings of its water, wastewater and resource recovery fees for 2026.

Residents push back on Nelson Hydro’s use of herbicides

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Nelson Hydro customers are urging the utility to take a more environmentally conscious approach to its rights-of-way pest management plan.

Nelson Hydro to face public over draft pest management plan

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Nelson Hydro will hold a public discussion on its draft rights-of-way pest management plan on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Nelson Hydro says little room to reduce rural rate hike

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
Rural Nelson Hydro customers are facing a nearly 16 per cent rate hike next year that the utility says it has little power to prevent.
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