Join us as we chat with Emily Mask, Climate Programs Coordinator, to learn about how the City of Nelson's pre-treatment organics program is set to revolutionize waste management by making it easier for residents to divert their food waste from the landfill.
Join Avi and Ginger for a chat with special guest Tracey Therrien (Chief Librarian), as she reveals a major change coming to the Nelson Public Library in 2023...
Join Avi and Ginger as they interview Nelson's Hydro's General Manager Scott Spencer about the upcoming rate increases in 2023. What does this rate increase mean for urban and rural customers? When is it happening? What should you expect? And more...
Join Avi and Ginger as they talk to Matt Kuziak (City Planner) who manages the City of Nelson's Short-Term Rental Program (e.g. AirBnB, VRBO etc). Learn about the program, including the pros and cons of starting your own short-term rental.
With the next general municipal election just around the corner, Avi and Ginger sit down with the City's Chief Election Officer to discuss the in's and out's of running an election, and what it takes to a Councillor or Mayor! Join us to learn more about the upcoming election and what you need to do to get out and vote!
Wildfires! Heat domes! Floods! John Topolovec (Emergency Management Coordinator) joins us for a discussion of how the City of Nelson is preparing for these types of events - and to tell us what each of us can do to be prepared.
Yes, we did the unthinkable: we made property taxes interesting! Join Avi and Ginger, with special guests City Manager Kevin Cormack and Senior Finance Clerk Gioconda Gordon, as we answer all your burning questions.
Did you know the cities of Nelson, Rossland, Grand Forks and Greenwood have something in common? All four municipalities were incorporated in 1897 and are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year. Join Avi and Ginger as they ask the Mayors of these four communities some historical trivia! Listen in to learn some interesting facts and find out which Mayor knows the most about the West Kootenays...
We've got a winner! Join us for our chat with Sebastien Arcand (Director of Development Services), as we discuss the "Welcome to Nelson" sign competition and the winning design.
Welcome to the inaugural podcast of the City of Nelson, BC!
Following the epic snow event in Nelson on January 4, 2022 where the city received a whopping 80 cm of snow overnight, Avi and Ginger sit down with Colin Innes (Director of Public Works & Utilities) and discuss how the city dug out - and is still digging out...
