The B.C. government has launched a review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The launch of the review recognizes the significant pressure the forest sector is…
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Local municipalities funded to improve housing approvals
Forty-three local governments throughout British Columbia are receiving grants to create more efficient development approvals processes, including three in the East Kootenay. The Local Government…
Radium gets grant to assess housing needs
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is one of six B.C. communities to get provincial funding that supports local governments to report on their community…
B.C. increasing housing flexibility in the ALR
New rules will allow property owners in British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) increased housing flexibility. Options for an additional small secondary homes have been…
New sustainable forest policy released
The B.C. government June 1 set out its vision for the forestry sector. A Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development media…
Property tax grant program goes central
Starting this year, B.C. homeowners will apply for their homeowner grant through the province, not their municipality, which the Ministry of Finance says will make…
Changes made to forest and range legislation
Amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act will support the health and sustainability of B.C.’s forests and range lands, while strengthening public confidence in…