Current News Releases
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- ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw /Jericho Lands to Become Future Complete Community after Vancouver City Council Policy Approval
The Policy Statement sets directions for the redevelopment of the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands, a 90-acre (36 hectare) site owned by the joint venture partnership of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) (collectively the MST Nations) and Canada Lands Company (CLC).
January 25, 2024 - City of Abbotsford and Tourism Abbotsford sign new four-year agreement
Through this strategic partnership, the Tourism Abbotsford Society will continue to lead tourism programs, services and destination marketing activities to attract new and returning visitors to the community.
January 24, 2024 - District of Squamish Receives $7M from CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
The Housing Accelerator Fund grant will fund an internal team dedicated to increasing housing supply and reducing barriers to build a variety of housing types in Squamish in line with the District’s Housing Action Plan.
January 24, 2024 - Colwood Explores Partnership on a New Medical Clinic for Residents
Colwood is exploring an opportunity to address the community's current physician shortage in partnership with Pure Pharmacy and Aroga Lifestyle Medicine by establishing a medical clinic in a newly constructed facility at the Commons in Royal Bay.
January 23, 2024 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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