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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. 

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.

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

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  

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

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

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

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

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

The Victoria Street Transit Exchange is edging closer to completion.  

Erickson snatches silver

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

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

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

Planting for the future

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

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

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

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.

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B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

Leadership locked in for Mount Sentinel Secondary School

School District No. 8 has appointed Emily Mather as vice-principal of Mount Sentinel Secondary School starting August 1.

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. 

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.

Bus service transferring to new Victoria Street exchange on Monday

Nelson’s Victoria Street Transit Exchange will open on Monday, June 30.
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