NEWS + EVENTS

Living Wage for BC Families, 2023

Living Wage for BC Families, 2023

The 2023 Living Wage for Families BC report is out and, not surprisingly, the Living Wage in Nelson (and everywhere else in the survey) is higher than 2022. The biggest increases in Nelson are rent and food, which are partly offset by reductions in childcare costs....

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Public Space Report

Public Space Report

Nelson at its Best, in partnership with the Nelson Public Library, has delivered the final report on Public Space to Nelson City Council as well as the Development Services & Climate Leadership department. You can find the full report here.

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Some Inspiring and Stimulating Short Videos on Public Space

Some Inspiring and Stimulating Short Videos on Public Space

Did you miss the May 30 Public Space event at the Civic Theatre and on Zoom? No problem! It was just the first part of our ongoing community exploration of public space and what it means to us—and there are still ways to learn more, get involved, and have your voice...

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Nelson Nest Lab: Collaborative Climate Solutions for Nelson

Nelson Nest Lab: Collaborative Climate Solutions for Nelson

Nelson Nest Lab: Collaborative Climate Solutions for Nelson has completed its second phase of operation. Twenty-two community members have been participating in our second year of the Nest Lab. They are part of a supportive community of change makers developing skills...

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We now have a bi-weekly Co-op Radio show!!

We now have a bi-weekly Co-op Radio show!!

Every second Friday 11:00am - noon, staring Oct. 23 and continuing until the end of March, the ‘Nelson at its Best’ program on Kootenay Co-op Radio (CJLY) will focus on current and emerging social issues. The intention is to have conversation-driven, deep dives around...

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Past Accomplishments, Current Initiatives

Past Accomplishments, Current Initiatives

PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Conducted a 2012 Community Survey that identified key community concerns around poverty, mental health, housing and employment, which remain priority issues End Poverty Initiative, begun in 2014, has conducted research, public...

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Imagine how YOU might take a leadership role …

Imagine how YOU might take a leadership role …

…in helping to make Nelson a healthy and thriving community. Nelson is a wonderful place to live for many people   …Imagine what it might take to become a healthier and more caring, inclusive, and socially just community, for everyone… INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR...

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Municipal ‘Candi-dating’: One-Year Anniversary Event

Municipal ‘Candi-dating’: One-Year Anniversary Event

How do you think City Council has performed over the last year? What’s important to Council? What’s important to you? All good relationships require open communication around how the relationship is working for both people involved. Our relationship with our elected...

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Nelson’s 2019 Living Wage

Nelson’s 2019 Living Wage

  BC’s childcare investments have major impact on 2019 living wage:  Dramatically lower out-of-pocket childcare costs offset increases in other family expenses   Living wage calculations for communities across BC decreased this year, according to a new...

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Update on the development of Nelson’s Volunteer Hub

Update on the development of Nelson’s Volunteer Hub

The development of the Nelson and Area Volunteer Hub is underway with the completion of a Business Plan and Partner Program. The Hub will not only connect and support Nelson and Area’s significant group of organizations and volunteers, but also be a new community...

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The community Volunteer Hub project ready to launch next phase

The community Volunteer Hub project ready to launch next phase

As of January 16, 2019, we have secured sufficient funds for the Development phase, which involves the development of a Business Plan to attract and secure an umbrella organization, community partners, donors and funders. The very nature of our Hub model is that it...

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Our Big News: We’ve Changed Our Name + Here’s Why…..

Our Big News: We’ve Changed Our Name + Here’s Why…..

It’s official, we’ve changed our name..... SPAN Nelson, Social Planning Action Network Society, (formed and operating in Nelson BC since 2006) is now Nelson at its Best. Why?.... As many people know, Nelson at its Best has been the name of the SPAN Nelson initiated...

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Chair’s Report: 2018 Annual General Meeting

Chair’s Report: 2018 Annual General Meeting

Nelson at its Best Chair, George Chandler, reports on 2018 highlights & provides a great snapshot of our work in the community over the course of the year. You can read the full report here: Snapshot 2018 AGM Report

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Nelson at its Best is a community-based multi-sector initiative aimed at strengthening quality of life & community well-being in Nelson BC.

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