Recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act (The Act) by the Province of B.C. are going to impact the public hearing process and the way some…
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Changes coming for how city provides public notices
City of Cranbrook council passed three readings Monday night to Public Notice Bylaw 4099, 2023, which allows a council to determine alternative methods of public…
Judicial recount up next for Canal Flats
The mayoral race in the Village of Canal Flats remains deadlocked following two recounts of ballots after the Oct. 15 election. Mayoral candidates Doug McCutcheon…
Canal Flats mayoral vote split
Village of Canal Flats voters are split Mayoral candidates Doug McCutcheon and Mark Doherty have both received 158 votes (49.7% apiece) according to Elections BC….
Invermere appoints Chief Election Officer
District of Invermere council March 8 appointed Kindry Luyendyk as Chief Election Officer for the municipal and school trustee elections being held October 15. As…
Legislation introduced to dissolve Jumbo municipality
Jumbo dissolution among several notable proposed municipal affairs amendments Proposed legislative amendments were introduced today that aim to give communities new tools to help deliver…
Temporary tools now permanent for local governments
New legislative amendments will give local governments more flexibility to better serve communities and people, as special authorities granted during the pandemic become permanent. The…
Temporary use permits await MOTI approval
The City of Cranbrook is seeking to add some flexibility to zoning bylaws. City council Monday evening gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No….
Interim tax relief program initiated by province
A new Interim Business Property Tax Relief program will allow local governments to provide immediate property tax relief for the 2020 tax year. This relief…
Council will be involved in arena decisions: Mayor
A war of words over the future use of the arena at Western Financial Place came to a head at the City of Cranbrook council…