Tag: Nelson

Donations for Waits on Nelsons’ suspended fund shrink, while need grows

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 24, 2025

In 2009, Wait’s on Nelson’s set out a tin to collect spare change for donations - today, the simple gesture funds about 12 meals a day. But as the need grows, so does the urgency for donations.

RDCK votes down Front Street land donation for Nelson CARES project

RDCK Storrm Lennie - June 20, 2025

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 Police issue message on electric dirt bike usage

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 20, 2025

Nelson Police Department say electric dirt bikes are not street legal, following an increase in their popularity - more specifically, the Surron and Talaria brand bikes – among youth.

Nelson vehicle fire triggered by mechanical failure

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 20, 2025

Tuesday’s vehicle fire in Nelson’s downtown core was the result of a mechanical failure in the engine.

City of Nelson’s 2024 payroll jumped by $2.4 million

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 19, 2025

The City of Nelson’s payroll grew by over $2.4 million last year compared to 2023, according to its Statement of Financial Information.

Vehicle fire quickly doused on Ward Street

Fire Kate Brown - June 17, 2025

Nelson's Fire Chief Jeff Hebert was the right person, in the right place at the right time, coming across a vehicle fire while enroute to the firehall this evening.

Construction on Victoria Street Transit exchange almost complete

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - June 16, 2025

The Victoria Street Transit Exchange is edging closer to completion.

Erickson snatches silver

Sports Drew Wilson - June 16, 2025

A strong season on the track continues for Matti Erickson. The middle-distance runner from Nelson finished second in the men's 800-metres at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

Community My Nelson Now Staff - June 16, 2025

The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

Drug alert issued for Nelson area

Health Care My Nelson Now Staff - June 13, 2025

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for Nelson and surrounding area for light pink pebble sold as Down.

Today’s showers provided a nice reprieve as the Kootenay Native Plant Society and Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps joined forces at Nelson’s Monarch Waystation, planting over 60 native nectar species that will support migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Fishing Forever this Father’s Day

Community Submitted Article - June 13, 2025

Join Nelson's Rod and Gun Club this weekend, June 14 and 15, at Cottonwood Lake, for some quality time on the lake.

Nelson’s homegrown talent; Maglio heads overseas

Hockey My Nelson Now Staff - June 11, 2025

Nelson born and former Prince George Spruce Kings head coach Adam Maglio will be coaching in Austria next season.

Nelson community members recognized for heroic actions

Community My Nelson Now Staff - June 11, 2025

Several community members from Nelson have had their heroic lifesaving actins highlighted at a special ceremony with family and friends at the Nelson RCMP Detachment this week.

There’s a new sheriff coming to town

Community Kate Brown - June 11, 2025

Nelson will welcome a new sheriff to the city, as the latest graduating class of 33 participants are set to begin their careers at provincial courthouses.