http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/20.asp Recent Local Government News to the CivicInfo BC home page en-us (c)2006 CivicInfo BC Society info@civicinfo.bc.ca (Information) kvalley@civicinfo.bc.ca (Keith Valley) Wed, 16 May 2012 26:33:42 GMT 60 http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/images/civicinfo140w.gif http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/20.asp 140 24 CivicInfo BC Society http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4693The City of Surrey is one of only two Canadian cities to win a $400,000 grant from IBM, which will provide access to IBM's top experts who will analyze and offer recommendations on how Surrey can improve growth strategies, service delivery, community engagement, and efficiencies.Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:55 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4693http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4692Abbotsford Council officially endorsed the conceptual vision for future development around the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) today at the Executive Meeting of Council.Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:18 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4692http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4691The District of Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department successfully completed a stringent superior tanker shuttle service test administered by the Fire Underwriters Survey.Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:29 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4691http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4690This free app is intended to act as a Report A Problem channel, allowing residents to report civic issues of concern, whether it be graffiti, potholes, fallen trees, overflowing garbage cans, obscured or fallen signs, or any similar issue.Fri, 11 May 2012 23:30:19 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4690http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4689Local governments across the Central Okanagan have agreed to form a new partnership that's focused on sustainable transportation interests.Thu, 10 May 2012 23:30:40 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4689http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4688The City of Surrey has proclaimed May 27 to June 2 as Substance Use Awareness Week. The week will include a variety of events designed to increase public awareness about signs and symptoms of substance use, and supply resources on how to get help.Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:55 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4688http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4687The government's vision is to connect coastal communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner. Amendments to the act give the commissioner more flexibility to determine the amount of revenue needed to sustain operations and support ongoing investment.Wed, 9 May 2012 23:30:40 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=4687