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- Municipalities Press Bottom-Line Requirements for Safe-Restart Funds
As federal, provincial and territorial governments negotiate “safe economic restart” funding agreements, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities outlined four bottom-line requirements to ensure funds urgently protect frontline services for Canadians and support a nationwide economic recovery.
June 19, 2020 - Richmond Celebrates 2020 Grads by Installing Commemorative Photo Stations
In an effort to congratulate and support Richmond's graduating class of 2020, the City of Richmond has installed commemorative signs at picturesque locations throughout the community to serve as backdrops for fun and safe grad photo opportunities.
June 19, 2020 - Vancouver Outlines Next Steps for Addressing Historic and Ongoing Racism
The City of Vancouver shared the next steps staff will take to address the individual, structural, and systemic racism in Vancouver.
June 19, 2020 - Port Coquitlam Mayor Launches Roundtable on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The city's new anti-racism and anti-discrimination group will meet regularly to develop a community-driven process and forum for feedback, action, and discussion on matters of multiculturalism, systemic racism and discrimination, diversity, equity and inclusion in Port Coquitlam.
June 19, 2020 - Abitrator Upholds Five of Six Port Coquitlam Terminations
An arbitrator has upheld the City of Port Coquitlam's position to dismiss five of six employees terminated in 2018 for being involved in selling new and used copper.
June 19, 2020 - TransLink Inviting New Ideas for Transit Recovery
TransLink is calling for new ideas to make public transit even safer and cleaner as people return to using the system.
June 19, 2020 - Regional Housing First Program Partners Announce Additional Matching Contributions in Captial Region
The program partners of the Regional Housing First Program have reached agreement to extend the program by contributing additional matching grants of $10 million each, for a total of $120 million, to ensure the program reaches its target number of homes for people experiencing chronic homelessness who are ready to live independently with supports.
June 18, 2020 - Surrey Named One of Canada's Greenest Employers
City of Surrey has been selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers in 2020, which recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations.
June 18, 2020 - Surrey City Development Corporation Assets and Activities to be Transferred to City of Surrey
Surrey City Council has voted to dissolve Surrey City Development Corporation , a for-profit development company owned by the City, and transfer its assets and operations over to the City of Surrey.
June 16, 2020 - Kimberley Completes Sale of Riverside Campground to Northstar Group
The Kimberley Riverside Campground has officially changed hands after completion of the sale on Friday, June 12th. Following a competitive process, the Northstar Group of Companies was the successful purchaser, with a commitment to expansion and upgrading of the campground
June 16, 2020