The provincial government is introducing legislation aiming to strengthen conduct standards for local elected officials. The introduced legislative amendments would allow the province to establish…
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BC Timber Sales review launched
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…
RDEK gets funds for local creek projects
The B.C. government announced March 21 it is spending approximately $39 million for more than 50 local disaster-risk reduction and climate-adaptation projects through the Community…
Canal Flats Council Update
By Jean Strong On March 27, Village of Canal Flats Council met for a regular council meeting. First up for discussion on the agenda was…
Local governments getting $21.9 million for infrastructure
The B.C. government today announced it is dispersing $1-billion to municipalities and regional districts through one-time funding to address the needs of their growing communities,…
Program provides funds to homeless support services
B.C. local governments and modern Treaty Nations can apply for grants to support crucial local services that respond to the impacts of homelessness worsened by…
Poverty reduction grants available for local governments
Local governments have an opportunity to apply for the third round of the Province’s Poverty Reduction Planning and Action Program grants to help develop local…
Local organic collection programs getting funds
New or expanded organic waste-processing facilities and organic collection programs are being funded under British Columbia’s CleanBC Organic Infrastructure and Collection Program, including three in…
UBCM Executive expresses support for PHO
Letter to the Editor The Executive of the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) provided the following statement Sept. 3 in support of the Office of…
Kimberley RCMP contract renewal approved by council
Kimberley City Council Report By Nowell Berg On June 14, City of Kimberley council held its regular bi-monthly meeting. Councillors Kyle Dalum, Kent Goodwin, Nigel…