Symposium on advancing attainable housing in West Kootenay region - Nelson News The Building Attainable Housing symposium will include presentations from experienced housing practitioners, case studies of successful housing initiatives and panel discussions on development partner

Symposium on advancing attainable housing in West Kootenay region #NelsonBC

Big ticket fire trucks expected for regional district departments to tune of $1.6 million - Nelson News In 2024, the Ootischenia Fire Department’s frontline fire engine experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure and was determined to be unsafe and uneconomical to repair, read a report from regional d

Big ticket fire trucks expected for regional district departments to tune of $1.6 million #NelsonBC

Nelson’s living wage rise highest in provinces according to Living Wage B.C. report - Nelson News In the span of one year — from 2024 to 2025 — the living wage rose 12.1 per cent in Nelson to $24.45, the highest increase out of the 27 communities across B.C. that released updated living wage rates

Nelson’s living wage rise highest in provinces according to Living Wage B.C. report #NelsonBC

Nelson’s Green Home and Energy Show returns this spring - Nelson News The Green Home and Energy Show is powering up for its eighth instalment this spring.

Nelson’s Green Home and Energy Show returns this spring #NelsonBC

Climbing film night brings world-premiere films, new media brands to Kootenay region - Nelson News The Mellow Film Tour is coming to Nelson on Thursday, April 9 (7 p.m.) at The Royal, bringing an evening of climbing films, storytelling, and big-screen adventure to local audiences.

Climbing film night brings world-premiere films, new media brands to Kootenay region #NelsonBC

Small shifts, big impact for local Nelson bakery - Nelson News That came when she discovered the Simple Shifts Program, a new initiative developed in collaboration between the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and FortisBC.

Small shifts, big impact for local Nelson bakery #NelsonBC

Some services return to Nelson health services centre in wake of water damage  - Nelson News Some services offered through Interior Health will be returning to the Nelson Community Health Services Centre following the temporary closure at the facility in December 2025 due to water damage. The

Some services return to Nelson health services centre in wake of water damage  #NelsonBC

Nelson pushes for federal ‘duty of care’ law for digital platforms - Nelson Star Advocacy will take place through the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments

#NelsonBC #DigitalPlatforms #DutyOfCare #AKBLG #UBCM #FCM #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Nelson City Council pushes for federal ‘duty of care’ law for digital platforms, at the urging of Nelson Councillor Keith Page

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Nelson Police Department launches NHL Street hockey program for local youth  - Nelson News Nelson youth can hit the pavement this spring with the launch of a new NHL Street hockey program, designed to be fun, inclusive, and accessible to every child in the community.

Nelson Police Department launches NHL Street hockey program for local youth  #NelsonBC

Nelson Hydro finds power outage culprit in wake of mid-March windstorm - Nelson News A power line knocked loose from its insulator went undetected in the wake of a windstorm in the North Shore area near Nelson, causing a long power outage for Nelson Hydro customers in mid-March.

Nelson Hydro finds power outage culprit in wake of mid-March windstorm #NelsonBC

City of Nelson simplifies after-hours service requests The City of Nelson is updating how after-hours public works calls are handled to improve efficiency and streamline the reporting process for the community.

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@clauskellerman.bsky.social In the spirit of your Canadian photos, spring has arrived in Nelson BC, with an evening pint on the patio. #NelsonBC #Canada

City of Nelson simplifies after-hours service requests - Nelson News The City of Nelson is updating how after-hours public works calls are handled to improve efficiency and streamline the reporting process for the community.

City of Nelson simplifies after-hours service requests #NelsonBC

Maude Barlow keynote speaker at World Water Day symposium - Nelson News The West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative (WKWC) is hosting a day-long symposium in Nelson on Sunday, March 22 that will bring together First Nations representatives, researchers, activists and grassr

Maude Barlow keynote speaker at World Water Day symposium #NelsonBC

SD8 students prepare for Skills Canada provincial competition - Nelson News Six regional gold medalists from School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) will represent the Kootenay region at the Skills Canada BC provincial competition at the Abbotsford Trade and Exhibition Centre o

SD8 students prepare for Skills Canada provincial competition #NelsonBC

City of Nelson pushes for federal ‘duty of care’ law for digital platforms - Keremeos Review Advocacy will take place through the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments

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Planning, preparation begin now for coming wildfire season in West Kootenay - Nelson News Despite the growing snowpack and current atmospheric river running through the region, the planning and concern for the upcoming wildfire season begins now in the West Kootenay.

Planning, preparation begin now for coming wildfire season in West Kootenay #NelsonBC

Nelson to run, walk, tackle obstacles for Kootenay Lake kokanee salmon - Nelson News On Saturday, April 11 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.), in celebration of Earth Month, the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FoKLSS) kick off the inaugural Great Kokanee Escape at Nelson Lakeside Park.

Nelson to run, walk, tackle obstacles for Kootenay Lake kokanee salmon #NelsonBC

Nelson council says ‘No’ to transit service until questions of cost answered The unanswered question of the cost of cost apportionment in the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service has the City of Nelson drawing a line in the sand heading into the regional district monthly board m

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Home - Kootenay Co-op

Maybe I'll go to #NelsonBC this spring since I'll be living in my car. Yes, got a passport. I've wanted to visit Kootenay Co-op (www.kootenay.coop) since hearing of it in 2006 when Jon Steinman produced a podcast from there on 93.5 #CJLYfm, #DeconstructingDinner.

It's a #BucketList destination

Nelson council to send letter to provincial ministries over loss of housing fund, demanding reinstatement - Nelson News The City of Nelson is going to bat for affordable housing projects that had their project pitches tipped into foul territory before even receiving funding to build, and will be running down several ba

Nelson council to send letter to provincial ministries over loss of housing fund, demanding reinstatement #NelsonBC

Nelson council to send letter to provincial ministries over loss of housing fund, demanding reinstatement - Nelson News The City of Nelson is going to bat for affordable housing projects that had their project pitches tipped into foul territory before even receiving funding to build, and will be running down several ba

Nelson council to send letter to provincial ministries over loss of housing fund, demanding reinstatement #NelsonBC

Maude Barlow keynote speaker at World Water Day symposium - Nelson News The West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative (WKWC) is hosting a day-long symposium in Nelson on Sunday, March 22 that will bring together First Nations representatives, researchers, activists and grassr

Maude Barlow keynote speaker at World Water Day symposium #NelsonBC

‘Unanticipated’ expenditures from 2025 amended into old bylaw Since adoption of the 2025 City of Nelson budget over the last year several “unanticipated” expenditures arose and now need to be amended into the old document.

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Heritage city enjoys lowest of highest prices across region, province - Nelson News Gas prices continue to climb across the West Kootenay and the country but Nelson enjoys the lowest gas prices of any major city in the region and across the province. 

Heritage city enjoys lowest of highest prices across region, province #NelsonBC

Orca looking in the camera, a very big and fluffy black and white dog with freckles on his muzzle.

Orca, head turned looking in the camera, a very big and fluffy black and white dog with freckles on his muzzle. His tongue is hanging out to the side adorably!

This magnificent beast is looking for a home! A 2 yr old Bernese Mountain Dog cross, Orca is the biggest most affectionate cuddly guardian dog you could ever meet🥰 I wish I could bring him home myself but he deserves more outdoor space to enjoy than I can offer.

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‘Unanticipated’ expenditures from 2025 amended into old bylaw - Nelson News Since adoption of the 2025 City of Nelson budget over the last year several “unanticipated” expenditures arose and now need to be amended into the old document.

‘Unanticipated’ expenditures from 2025 amended into old bylaw #NelsonBC

Nelson police defuse downtown disturbance that involved weapon - Nelson News A downtown Nelson disturbance that involved a weapon was concluded without incident, Nelson police reported late Tuesday.

Nelson police defuse downtown disturbance that involved weapon #NelsonBC

Nelson police defuse downtown disturbance that involved weapon - Nelson News A downtown Nelson disturbance that involved a weapon was concluded without incident, Nelson police reported late Tuesday.

Nelson police defuse downtown disturbance that involved weapon #NelsonBC

Nelson council passes 7.75 per cent increase to 2026 budget, with $171 take It’s nearly all over but the crying for the latest version of the City of Nelson’s financial plan with a sob story of a 7.75 per cent municipal taxation increase that translates into an extra $171 com

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