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  1. Bill 11 - Vancouver Charter Amendment Act Introduced
    If passed by the legislature, Bill 11 - Vancouver Charter Amendment Act, 2024, will recognize First Nations as a level of government that qualify for exemptions from the City of Vancouver’s development cost levy and amenity cost charge for social housing projects built on First Nations-owned land in Vancouver.

    March 14, 2024
  2. City of New Westminster Wins Award for New Active Transportation Route in Uptown Neighbourhood
    The City of New Westminster is thrilled to announce the New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) Cycling Connector project, completed last year, was honoured with the Infrastructure Improvement Award at HUB Cycling’s 11th Annual Bike Awards ceremony.

    March 13, 2024
  3. Groundbreaking Ceremony Commemorates Construction of the Shuswap (Secwépemc) Healing Centre
    As the new home of the Sicamous Community Health Centre, the facility will include space for allied health and wellness practitioners to offer services, an area dedicated to Indigenous healing led by Splatsin té Secwépemc and a multi-functional community . Over half of an acre of existing greenspace will be maintained for public use.

    March 12, 2024
  4. Transit-Oriented Area Manual Updated for Local Governments, Development Sector
    The Province has updated the Provincial Policy Manual: Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA manual) to ensure local governments are supported in delivering the housing and amenities people need in areas near transit hubs.

    March 8, 2024
  5. 164 Rental Homes Open for Families, Seniors in Coquitlam
    The Province’s investment will ensure 74 of the units are affordable, of which 16 are deep-subsidy units for households with very low incomes, 36 units will have rent geared to income, and 22 are affordable market-rental units.

    March 8, 2024
  6. Strathcona Regional District Strategic Plan Approved
    Under the theme of Community Well-Being, the board is committed to collaborating with community partners to bolster affordability and housing initiatives, fostering environments where residents can thrive. Additionally, the board will identify and consider transportation strategies that facilitate safe movement throughout the region. Health and well-being improvement initiatives in our communities will also be explored.

    March 7, 2024
  7. Crop Health Pilot Project Gets Ready for Takeoff in Kelowna
    A partnership of the City of Kelowna and InDro Robotics, the pilot project will see drones and industrial robots patrol 200 acres (80 hectares) of apple, pear and cherry trees to monitor and assess crop health and anticipate fruit yields. Farm locations selected for this pilot project are being coordinated with the Regional District Central Okanagan.

    March 6, 2024
  8. Capital Regional District Announces Acquisition to Support Future Affordable Housing
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) has an accepted offer to purchase 1183 Verdier Avenue and plans to work closely with the Capital District Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) and the District of Central Saanich with the goal of creating more affordable housing in Brentwood Bay Village.

    March 4, 2024
  9. Fraser Valley Regional District Launches an Innovative Waste Reduction Initiative Fund
    Initiatives that may be considered for funding include those that eliminate waste by reducing material use, redesigning products to be less resource intensive, and recapturing “garbage” as a resource to manufacture new materials and products.

    February 29, 2024
  10. Province Introduces Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendments Act
    Proposed legislative amendments respond to local government and community requests to streamline, simplify and modernize several local government processes, making some services more user friendly for people in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

    February 28, 2024
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