Where to find Jess
Come and say hello. This is where Jess will be before voting day, along with the days you can vote.
September 2026
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Innovate for Impact: Nelson Social Hackathon
Saturday, September 26,
Early Care and Learning Centre
Nelson's session focuses on child care. Register through the organizer, Community Futures East Kootenay.
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Shoreline Homeowner Workshop
Sunday, September 27,
Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street
Hosted by the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society. Registration is required. You can also join online.
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Chamber of Commerce all-candidate meet and greet
Tuesday, September 29,
Adventure Hotel banquet room
Hosted by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30,
Rotary Shelter, Lakeside Park
Hosted by the West Kootenay Métis Society, on the unceded territory of the Sinixt and Ktunaxa peoples, to honour residential school Survivors and those who did not return home. Wear orange to honour Orange Shirt Day and Phyllis Webstad's story. Food will be available, and a microphone for anyone who would like to share.
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October 2026
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Rotary Club of Nelson: 20×20 Ideas Over Lunch
Friday, October 2,
Hume Hotel & Spa, 422 Vernon St
A PechaKucha-style lunch with short talks from local professionals and community leaders, hosted by the Rotary Club of Nelson. Tickets are $35 and include lunch; doors open at 11:30 am.
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Ride for Refuge
Saturday, October 3,
Svoboda Road Rail Trail Parking, 1510 Svoboda Rd
A family-friendly fundraising bike ride and walk hosted by Nelson Community Services in support of the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. No registration fee; sign up online to take part.
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West Kootenay Climate Hub all-candidates forum
Monday, October 5,
Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street
Doors open at 6:30 pm. A livestream is planned. Hosted by the West Kootenay Climate Hub, Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health Kootenay Boundary, and the West Kootenay and Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
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Advance voting
Wednesday, October 7,
City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers, 310 Ward Street
Run by the City of Nelson.
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Canadian Federation of University Women all-candidates forum
Wednesday, October 7,
Central School (Wildflower), 811 Stanley Street
Hosted by the Nelson and District Club of the Canadian Federation of University Women.
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Candidates Q&A session at L.V. Rogers Secondary
Thursday, October 8,
L.V. Rogers Secondary library, 1004 Cottonwood Street
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Open house and all-candidate meet and greet
Thursday, October 8,
Nelson Public Library
Hosted by the Nelson Public Library.
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Advance voting
Wednesday, October 14,
City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers, 310 Ward Street
Run by the City of Nelson.
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Rotary Club of Nelson: 20×20 Ideas Over Lunch
Friday, October 16,
Hume Hotel & Spa, 422 Vernon St
A PechaKucha-style lunch with short talks from local professionals and community leaders, hosted by the Rotary Club of Nelson. Tickets are $35 and include lunch; doors open at 11:30 am.
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General voting day
Saturday, October 17,
Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 701 Lakeside Drive
Run by the City of Nelson.
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