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- More Priority Communities Selected to Deliver More Homes
The Province introduced the Housing Supply Act in 2023 and established housing targets for the first 10 priority municipalities, based on areas of greatest need and highest projected growth. Twenty additional priority municipalities have been identified. The Province will work with these communities to ensure they meet their housing targets, laying the foundation for tens of thousands more homes to be built quicker.
April 23, 2024 - Investments in EV Charging Ports a Bright Spark for Greener Motoring in Greater Victoria
Electric vehicles (EVs) will be getting a boost from the hundreds of public EV charging ports that will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria.
April 23, 2024 - City of Nanaimo Receives Awards for Financial Reporting
For the third year in a row, the City has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
April 23, 2024 - Rezoning Allows Rail Trail in the District of Sicamous to Move Ahead
The decision by the District of Sicamous' Council to rezone the portion of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail within its boundaries now clears the way for another section of trail development.
April 22, 2024 - City of Fort St. John Invests in Emergency Services Building
Fort St. John City Council is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 10,000-square-foot property to serve as a dedicated emergency services building. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in bolstering the community's response capabilities.
April 19, 2024 - New Rules Take Effect to Rein in Short-Term Rentals, Deliver More Homes
New short-term rental rules are set to come into effect on May 1, 2024, as the Province releases additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes.
April 19, 2024 - Delta Launches Home Suite Home Program for Secondary Suites
This innovative new initiative is designed to encourage homeowners with existing secondary suites to bring their properties into compliance with the BC Building Code, opening up more much-needed housing for individuals and families in Delta communities.
April 19, 2024 - More Buses, Better Service Coming to Metro Vancouver
To support efficient and stable service in the region, the Province is committing as much as $300 million in new capital funding for TransLink's 2024 Investment Plan that will support TransLink's bus purchases for much-needed expansion.
April 18, 2024 - Earthquake Early Warning System at Sooke Fire Station Enhances Community Safety
Sooke Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, is pleased to announce the installation of an advanced Earthquake Early Warning system at Sooke Fire Station One. This system bolsters community safety by providing rapid detection and notification of seismic events.
April 16, 2024 - Vancouver Leads Industry in Protecting Firefighters with New PFAS-free gear
City firefighters will face reduced risk of cancer as Vancouver Fire Rescue Services becomes the first fire department in North America to transition to turnout gear free from Per-and-Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
April 15, 2024