CivicInfo BC | Local Government News https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news Recent Local Government News to the CivicInfo BC home page en-us (c)2024 CivicInfo BC Society info@civicinfo.bc.ca (Information) kvalley@civicinfo.bc.ca (Keith Valley) Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:08:04 GMT 60 CivicInfo BC | Local Government News https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/images/civicinfo140w.gif https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news 140 24 CivicInfo BC Society City of Victoria Purchases Downtown Live Music Hubhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9120The City of Victoria has purchased the building and business assets at 751-753 View Street – home to Hermann’s Jazz Club and the View Street Social – to support Victoria’s live music industry by retaining this downtown iconic performance hub.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:05:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9120<br><br>City of Abbotsford Allocates More than $1.78 Million for Homelessness Prevention Projectshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9119Of the 19 applications received, five local capital, service and shelter-diversion projects were selected to receive funding by Abbotsford’s Reaching Home Community Advisory Board, which is made up of various stakeholders representing and/or serving the different population groups of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:57:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9119<br><br>New Funding Supports Critical Infrastructure in the Northwesthttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9118As part of Budget 2024, the Province is providing 21 local governments, represented through the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA), with $250 million over five years to support infrastructure construction and the renewal or replacement of capital assets. This will enable the sustainability of infrastructure for core public services, such as roads, water, sewer and other amenities. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:19:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9118<br><br>Active Transportation Projects in British Columbia to Better Connect Communitieshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9117Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:17:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9117<br><br>Duncan Receives Award for Financial Reporting for 12th Year in a Rowhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9116The City’s 2022 annual financial report goes beyond the requirements for generally accepted accounting principles. It demonstrates an effort to clearly communicate the City’s financial picture, enhance the understanding of financial reporting, and address user needs.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:04:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9116<br><br>Penticton First in B.C. to Offer Free Transit for Age 24 and Underhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9115BC Transit has launched Umo in Penticton, which allows transit users to pay through a mobile app or reloadable card. Youth between 13 and 24 will be able receive free transit by registering at one of five locations (12 and under ride for free). The passes will be valid until Dec. 31, 2024.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:17:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9115<br><br>City of Delta Announces Purchase of Properties to Support Ladner Village Revitalizationhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9114This strategic acquisition represents a significant step in the City’s efforts to revitalize Ladner Village through a new mixed-use development that would attract visitors from across the region to the charming and picturesque Ladner Village. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:00:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9114<br><br>Coquitlam Supports E-Mobility and Expands E-Scooter Pilothttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9113Council supported the City’s continued participation in the provincial electric kick scooter pilot for another four years, enabling people age 16 and up to ride e-scooters on designated routes throughout Coquitlam or use the e-scooter and e-bike sharing services in City Centre. The City is also planning improvements to e-scooter/e-bike sharing, including expanded range and safety features, based on data collected during 55,000 trips during the six months of the pilot. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:51:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9113<br><br>Bill 11 - Vancouver Charter Amendment Act Introducedhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9112If 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.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:18:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9112<br><br>City of New Westminster Wins Award for New Active Transportation Route in Uptown Neighbourhoodhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9111The 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.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:58:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9111<br><br>Groundbreaking Ceremony Commemorates Construction of the Shuswap (Secwépemc) Healing Centrehttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9110As 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.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:20:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9110<br><br>Transit-Oriented Area Manual Updated for Local Governments, Development Sectorhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9109The 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.Sat, 9 Mar 2024 00:18:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9109<br><br>164 Rental Homes Open for Families, Seniors in Coquitlamhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9108The 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.Fri, 8 Mar 2024 18:51:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9108<br><br>Strathcona Regional District Strategic Plan Approvedhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9107Under 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.Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:26:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9107<br><br>Crop Health Pilot Project Gets Ready for Takeoff in Kelownahttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9106A 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.Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:53:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9106<br><br>Capital Regional District Announces Acquisition to Support Future Affordable Housinghttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9105The 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.Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:21:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9105<br><br>Fraser Valley Regional District Launches an Innovative Waste Reduction Initiative Fundhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9104Initiatives 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.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:11:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9104<br><br>Province Introduces Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendments Acthttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9103Proposed 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.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:40:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9103<br><br>Vancouver Advances Sustainable Construction Methods With New Mass Timber Incentiveshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9102A new incentive in the Zoning & Development By-law will see an increase in the permitted height for mass timber, and additional support at the pre-application stage.  Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:34:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9102<br><br>Burnaby Earns NAIOP Award for Most-Improved Permit Processing Timeshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9101Priority projects for 2024 include further technical enhancements to speed up permitting processes, additional streamlining of the application processes for both residential and commercial buildings, and the start of Burnaby’s transition to a new development permit system for major projects, which strives to reduce processing times by over 60%. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:23:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9101<br><br>CUPE 2090 and City of Cranbrook Ratify New Four-Year Collective Agreementhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9100The City of Cranbrook and union staff members represented by CUPE Local 2090 have reached a new four-year Collective Agreement starting from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2027.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:16:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9100<br><br>City of Delta Launches Webpage to Support New Immigrantshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9099Over one third of Delta’s residents are immigrants, 45% of the population identify as racialized residents and close to 900 newcomers arrive every year. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:03:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9099<br><br>Province Gives Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance $250 Million Over 5 Yearshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9098During the provincial budget announcement, the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) was given $250 million over five years. The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) is an association of 21 local governments across the Northwest from Masset to Vanderhoof.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:51:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9098<br><br>BC Builds Will Deliver Thousands More Homes with Canada Contributionhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9097In addition to the $2-billion financing from the Government of Canada, BC Builds is supported through an investment of $950 million from the Province to ensure units are available at below-market rates, as well as $2 billion in provincial low-cost construction financing. The BC Builds team will help streamline approvals for projects seeking federal financing to meet the 12-18-month concept-to-construction BC Builds timeline.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:28:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9097<br><br>Okanagan Water Board Critical of Federal Mussel Responsehttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9096The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is providing clarification to this week’s federal mussel funding announcement, arguing it does not go far enough.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:20:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9096<br><br>Government of Canada Launches Program to Support Lytton’s Business Communityhttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9095The Lytton Business Restart Program provides contribution funding to support the restart and revitalization of local business in Lytton, B.C.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:59:00 GMT CivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttps://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/news?newsid=9095<br><br>