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  1. Saanich Launches New Public Engagement Platform
    This new tool gives citizens the opportunity to have their say on local projects and initiatives. With evolving needs and the advancement of online engagement, this platform will better facilitate public engagement through more robust tools and a modern, user-friendly design.

    January 18, 2024
  2. Okanagan Water Board Urges Feds to Support Invasive Mussel Prevention while there is Time
    In its letter to the federal government, the OBWB notes the Government of Canada’s announcement in May 2023 of a Canada Water Agency which included a budget of $750 million with $420 million to address water concerns in the Great Lakes, but none for aquatic invasive species protection in the west.

    January 18, 2024
  3. Support for Local Governments to Deliver Housing for People Faster
    Starting Jan. 18, 2024, the Province will provide $51 million in grant-based funding from Budget 2023 to all municipalities, regional districts and the Islands Trust – a total of 188 local governments – in British Columbia.

    January 17, 2024
  4. Pitt Meadows Council Endorses New Agricultural Viability Strategy
    The Agricultural Viability Strategy includes a vision for agriculture in Pitt Meadows as a robust and thriving sector where farmers are valued, productive lands are supported, and producers are equipped to adapt to changing social, economic, and environmental conditions.

    January 17, 2024
  5. Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre Achieves Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold
    The City of Chilliwack is pleased to announce that the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program.

    January 15, 2024
  6. Funding will Support Local Volunteer Fire Departments, Keep People Safe
    Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), the Province is providing more than $6.2 million for 122 local projects, benefiting more than 200 volunteer and composite fire departments.

    January 11, 2024
  7. City of Delta Secures $2 Million Grant for Agricultural Water Infrastructure Upgrades
    This significant investment will be directed towards vital upgrades along the South Fraser Perimeter Road irrigation canal, including a culvert upgrade under Ladner Trunk Road and 72 Street.

    January 11, 2024
  8. Gibsons Takes a Green Step Forward with First-Ever Urban Forest Plan
    The Town of Gibsons is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever Urban Forest Plan (UFP), which will assess the current condition of Gibsons’ tree canopy and provide a strategic roadmap to help inform urban forest management for years to come.

    January 10, 2024
  9. Abbotsford Recreation Centre Receives Funding to Improve Air Quality and Accessibility
    The heat recovery and optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is set to make the building more energy efficient and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, after an investment of more than $4.45 million from the federal government.

    January 9, 2024
  10. Burnaby Introduces Stronger Climate Requirements for New Construction
    Burnaby is getting a head start on BC’s Zero Carbon Step Code by voluntarily implementing higher requirements of this code ahead of the Provincially-mandated timeline.

    January 8, 2024
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