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- Regional District of East Kootenay and City of Fernie Celebrate Completion of West Fernie Servicing
The completion of the largest construction project in the history of the Regional District of East Kootenay was officially celebrated in West Fernie on July 25th, 2018.
July 26, 2018 - City of Burnaby to Take Advantage of New Zoning Legislation to Assist in Rental Housing
The City of Burnaby will be the first in the province to take advantage of the new rental zoning law by implementing a Burnaby Rental Zoning Bylaw aimed at maintaining rental stock at affordable costs. Beginning in the 1990s, the City advocated allowing cities the authority to zone for rental.
July 25, 2018 - Vancouver Park Board Approves Landmark Colonial Audit
The Vancouver Park Board has approved an unprecedented audit outlining its own colonial history and actions and will seek an opportunity to formally apologize to the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations for “core acts of colonialism”.
July 25, 2018 - Resort Municipality of Whistler Moves Ahead With Energy Performance Initiatives
Whistler is moving ahead with three initiatives aimed at improving energy performance of new and existing residential buildings in Whistler.
July 25, 2018 - People in Northern Rockies Get Infrastructure Boost
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will receive $10 million to invest in efficient, modern infrastructure. This will help grow the region into a complete service centre that supports industrial activity and economic development through natural resource industries.
July 24, 2018 - Kaslo City Hall National Historic Site Re-Opens
Kaslo City Hall’s municipal office and Council Chambers are open for business for the first time in almost 8 years.
July 24, 2018 - Agreement Between City of Prince Rupert's Subsidiary and Pembina Pipeline Corporation Receives Award
The Pembina Pipeline Corporation has triggered a key milestone in its agreement with Prince Rupert Legacy Inc., which allows them to proceed with construction of the above-ground facilities for their propane export facility on Watson Island. The milestone comes alongside the City’s recent recognition by the North Central Local Government Association for efforts to bring the former pulp mill site back into industrial use.
July 24, 2018 - City of North Vancouver Celebrates Completion of North Shore Spirit Trail
The City of North Vancouver is celebrating a major milestone with the completion of the City’s final section of its portion of the award-winning North Shore Spirit Trail.
July 23, 2018 - NStQ First Nations, B.C., Canada Advance to Final Treaty Negotiations
The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia have reached a major milestone in B.C. treaty negotiations with the signing of an Agreement-in-Principle.
July 23, 2018 - City of Richmond’s District Energy Program Wins Again
The City of Richmond received recently a Public Sector Leadership Award for its district energy program from the International District Energy Association (IDEA). It’s the 12th provincial, national or international award received by Richmond for its district energy initiatives since 2013.
July 20, 2018