• Ep 10 - Waste Not: Nelson's Cutting-Edge Solution to Food Waste - with Emily Mask (Climate Programs Coordinator)
    May 8 2023

    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.


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    18 mins
  • Ep 9 - Big Announcement from the Library - with Tracey Therrien (Chief Librarian)
    Jan 19 2023

    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...

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    12 mins
  • Ep 8 - What's behind the Nelson Hydro rate increase? - with Scott Spencer (General Manager of Nelson Hydro)
    Dec 13 2022

    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...

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    20 mins
  • Ep 7 - The Ins & Outs of Short-Term Rentals - with Matt Kuziak (City Planner)
    Nov 4 2022

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Ep 6 - Countdown to the 2022 Election - with Sarah Winton (Chief Electoral Officer)
    Aug 31 2022

    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!

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    17 mins
  • Ep 5 - In Case of Emergency - with John Topolovec (Emergency Management Coordinator)
    Jul 8 2022

    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.

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    19 mins
  • Ep 4 - The Hidden Secrets of Property Taxes - with Kevin Cormack and Gioconda Gordon
    Jun 6 2022

    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.

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    28 mins
  • Ep 3 - 125th Anniversary Trivia Quiz - with the Mayors of Nelson, Rossland, Grand Forks & Greenwood
    Mar 18 2022

    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...

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    31 mins