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BC Assessment Named One of British Columbia's Top EmployersBC Assessment is ranked one of the top employers in British Columbia, according to an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. - Friday, February 03, 2012Vancouver Proud to be Top Employer for Fourth TimeThe City of Vancouver is proud today to be named a top BC employer for 2012 for the fourth consecutive year. - Friday, February 03, 2012Vernon Creek Drainage Basin Will Receive Flood ProtectionThe City of Vernon has qualified for funding under the Building Canada Fund - Communities Component Flood Protection Program. - Wednesday, February 01, 2012Regional District of Mount Waddington Releases Alternative Energy VisionThe Regional District of Mount Waddington has a significant potential cluster of renewable energy production that is second to none on Vancouver Island. - Wednesday, February 01, 2012Four Okanagan Municipalities Discuss Coordinated Initiatives for 2012The four member municipalities of the Intermunicipal Services Advisory Board - Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton - are continuing their work on common municipal issues including transit governance, gas tax funding tier consideration and Provincial services. - Tuesday, January 31, 2012Cariboo Regional District Supports Nazko Economic Development PlanThe Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors has agreed to provide support to the Nazko First Nations three-phase power system and their proposed Economic Development Plan for the Nazko area. - Monday, January 30, 2012Sun Peaks Receives $470K BoostThe newest member of the Province's Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), Sun Peaks, has received $470,000 to boost tourism, increase investment and create jobs. - Monday, January 30, 2012Affordable Seniors' Housing Opens in SecheltSeniors in Sechelt now have increased access to affordable housing at the Jack Nelson Annex, a new 65-unit building funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners. - Monday, January 30, 2012City of North Vancouver Achieves Significant Reductions in Corporate and Community EmissionsThe City of North Vancouver continues to lead the way in building a sustainable community through innovative and effective energy and greenhouse gas management programs which are delivering results. - Monday, January 30, 2012Canada's Gas Tax Fund Provides Boost to BC CommunitiesOver $3.7 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund will be provided to 22 communities throughout British Columbia to support long-term infrastructure planning. - Friday, January 27, 2012

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Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation PriorityTwenty communities across BC will benefit from greater flood protection thanks to a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia. - Wednesday, January 25, 2012North Cowichan Deliberates Financial Challenges Due to Uncertainty of Catalyst Paper CorporationThe District of North Cowichan is discussing financial challenges as it prepares its 2012 - 2016 Financial Plan. The main challenge is the vulnerability of North Cowichan should its major industrial taxpayer, Catalyst Paper Corporation, be unable to continue to pay its annual property taxes given the highly-competitive global market Catalyst operates in. - Wednesday, January 25, 2012Hope's East Kawkawa Lake Water System to be UpgradedThe East Kawkawa Lake water system is about to receive a significant upgrade that will improve the quality of drinking water for residents in the District of Hope. The project is made possible thanks to a contribution of $450,000 from Canada's Gas Tax Fund. - Wednesday, January 25, 2012White Rock Celebrates Completion of Major Recreational Infrastructure UpgradesThe City of White Rock recently celebrated the completion of over 20 recreational infrastructure upgrades across the city, made possible with the support of the Government of Canada through Canada's Economic Action Plan. - Wednesday, January 25, 2012Duncan and CUPE Local 358 Ratify Contract SettlementCouncil for the City of Duncan and the City of Duncan Union members have both ratified a Memorandum of Settlement between CUPE Local 358 and the City of Duncan. The four year agreement covering January 2010 to December 2013 includes wage increases of 2.25%, 2.25%, 2.5% and 2.5% respectively per year. - Wednesday, January 25, 2012Vancouver Police Department Completes Improvements to Public Safety FacilitiesThe first project constructed a new Property and Forensic Storage Facility, including new vehicle forensic laboratories and associated storage. A second project involved the consolidation of administrative and investigative offices. - Tuesday, January 24, 2012Canadian Western Bank Partners with City of RichmondThe City of Richmond has announced a new one-year partnership agreement with Canadian Western Bank in support of a variety of programs and events, including the Richmond Arts Awards, Richmond Maritime Festival and the new Rooftop Garden at the Richmond Cultural Centre. - Tuesday, January 24, 2012Lillooet Water System to be UpgradedThe District of Lillooet will receive close to $5.6 million through Canada's Gas Tax Fund to establish a new water source for the community. - Monday, January 23, 2012Kelowna Residents Can Estimate 2012 Property Taxes OnlineResidents can estimate their 2012 municipal taxes using an online calculator. The city is also reminding property owners that a change in assessment values does not necessarily result in an equivalent percentage change in municipal taxes. - Monday, January 23, 2012Affordable Seniors' Housing Opens in ParksvilleThe City of Parksville waived approximately $274,773 in municipal fees and development cost charges for the project. The Regional District of Nanaimo waived $109,896 in development cost charges. The Parksville Lions Housing Society provided the land valued at $635,000. - Monday, January 23, 2012North Cowichan Uses Gas Tax Funding to Replace Chemainus BridgeNorth Cowichan residents will soon have an easier commute thanks to an investment of over $5 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund to replace the Chemainus River Bridge. - Monday, January 23, 2012Ladysmith Receives Federal Funding for Sewage Treatment Plant UpgradeA state-of-the art secondary sewage treatment system, the first of its kind in North America, is being built in the Town of Ladysmith, thanks to over $5.2 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund. - Monday, January 23, 2012Public Artwork Concept Unveiled for New Surrey City HallSurrey's latest public art display, being created for the new City Hall, will feature a unique sculpture inspired by the theme of democracy. - Monday, January 23, 2012Supreme Court of Canada Upholds North Cowichan Tax Rates BylawOn January 20, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered unanimous Reasons for Judgment in Catalyst Paper Corp. v. North Cowichan (District), finally bringing an end Catalyst's challenge to North Cowichan's property taxation policies. - Friday, January 20, 2012New App Makes Managing Household Waste Easier in Lake CountryNeed a reminder in the morning to take out the trash? There's now an app for that! The Regional Waste Reduction Office has launched a free mobile phone and tablet application for recycling and garbage, called My-waste. - Friday, January 20, 2012		Sunshine Coast Regional District Wins Award for Financial ReportingFor the eighth year in a row, the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Sunshine Coast Regional District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its annual financial report - one of 18 recipients in British Columbia and only two are awarded to regional districts. - Thursday, January 19, 2012Kelowna Receives Federal Funding for Greenhouse Gas Reduction ProjectsThrough projects to reduce energy consumption at Kelowna International Airport and other city-owned buildings, the City of Kelowna will soon reduce significantly its greenhouse gas emissions, thanks to $1.25 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund. - Wednesday, January 18, 2012Courtenay Launches Interactive Parks and Recreation MapTool allows website visitors to zoom in on different areas in Courtenay and view details on individual parks, trails and recreation facilities. - Wednesday, January 18, 2012Delta Awards Contract for New Animal ShelterThe new 12,000 square foot animal shelter will feature 2 covered dog runs, 18 dog pens, 5 separate cat rooms and sufficient space for small animals, volunteers and staff. The total design-build price: $2,810,890 plus HST. - Wednesday, January 18, 2012Abbotsford Police Department to be Commended for Successful Crime Fighting InitiativesThe Abbotsford Police Department implemented several successful initiatives, including a comprehensive gang suppression strategy dubbed 'Gangbusters' that saw the creation of a Youth Help Line along with no less than eight operation strategies. - Tuesday, January 17, 2012Islands Trust Launches Online Mapping ToolOver several years, Islands Trust staff have assembled mapped data in cooperation with several other agencies. MapIT puts it all in one place, matches it to legal property lines and makes it easily accessible to the public. - Tuesday, January 17, 2012Vancouver Asks Public for Input on Budget PressuresThe public engagement process has been adjusted to move away from poorly attended information meetings to more online activities, which the public has indicated they favour. An open-house session at City Hall and a City Council public hearing will also be held. - Monday, January 16, 2012City of Nanaimo Workers Ratify Three-Year Deal750 members of CUPE 401 have approved a new deal that includes a two per cent wage increase in each of the three years, as well as significant improvements to extended health care coverage and improvements to the language. - Monday, January 16, 2012$8 Million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund Awarded to SecheltResidents of Sechelt will benefit from the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities, thanks to $8 million in funding from the Government of Canada's Gas Tax Fund. - Monday, January 16, 2012JAMES Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Federal FundingWastewater treatment in Abbotsford, Mission, Sumas and Langley will receive a substantial upgrade thanks to $8.1 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund. Upgrades will benefit the Fraser River and increase the plant's flow capacity to serve local residents. - Friday, January 13, 2012District and City of North Vancouver Congratulate Seaspan, Government of Canada on Shipbuilding ContractSeaspan Shipyards and the Government of Canada have completed an umbrella agreement that sets out the terms under which Seaspan will build non-combat vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. - Friday, January 13, 2012

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