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- Penticton First in B.C. to Offer Free Transit for Age 24 and Under
BC Transit has launched Umo in Penticton, which allows transit users to pay through a mobile app or reloadable card. Youth between 13 and 24 will be able receive free transit by registering at one of five locations (12 and under ride for free). The passes will be valid until Dec. 31, 2024.
March 14, 2024 - City of Delta Announces Purchase of Properties to Support Ladner Village Revitalization
This strategic acquisition represents a significant step in the City’s efforts to revitalize Ladner Village through a new mixed-use development that would attract visitors from across the region to the charming and picturesque Ladner Village.
March 14, 2024 - Coquitlam Supports E-Mobility and Expands E-Scooter Pilot
Council supported the City’s continued participation in the provincial electric kick scooter pilot for another four years, enabling people age 16 and up to ride e-scooters on designated routes throughout Coquitlam or use the e-scooter and e-bike sharing services in City Centre. The City is also planning improvements to e-scooter/e-bike sharing, including expanded range and safety features, based on data collected during 55,000 trips during the six months of the pilot.
March 14, 2024 - Bill 11 - Vancouver Charter Amendment Act Introduced
If passed by the legislature, Bill 11 - Vancouver Charter Amendment Act, 2024, will recognize First Nations as a level of government that qualify for exemptions from the City of Vancouver’s development cost levy and amenity cost charge for social housing projects built on First Nations-owned land in Vancouver.
March 14, 2024 - City of New Westminster Wins Award for New Active Transportation Route in Uptown Neighbourhood
The City of New Westminster is thrilled to announce the New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) Cycling Connector project, completed last year, was honoured with the Infrastructure Improvement Award at HUB Cycling’s 11th Annual Bike Awards ceremony.
March 13, 2024 - Groundbreaking Ceremony Commemorates Construction of the Shuswap (Secwépemc) Healing Centre
As the new home of the Sicamous Community Health Centre, the facility will include space for allied health and wellness practitioners to offer services, an area dedicated to Indigenous healing led by Splatsin té Secwépemc and a multi-functional community . Over half of an acre of existing greenspace will be maintained for public use.
March 12, 2024 - Transit-Oriented Area Manual Updated for Local Governments, Development Sector
The Province has updated the Provincial Policy Manual: Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA manual) to ensure local governments are supported in delivering the housing and amenities people need in areas near transit hubs.
March 8, 2024 - 164 Rental Homes Open for Families, Seniors in Coquitlam
The Province’s investment will ensure 74 of the units are affordable, of which 16 are deep-subsidy units for households with very low incomes, 36 units will have rent geared to income, and 22 are affordable market-rental units.
March 8, 2024 - Strathcona Regional District Strategic Plan Approved
Under the theme of Community Well-Being, the board is committed to collaborating with community partners to bolster affordability and housing initiatives, fostering environments where residents can thrive. Additionally, the board will identify and consider transportation strategies that facilitate safe movement throughout the region. Health and well-being improvement initiatives in our communities will also be explored.
March 7, 2024 - Crop Health Pilot Project Gets Ready for Takeoff in Kelowna
A partnership of the City of Kelowna and InDro Robotics, the pilot project will see drones and industrial robots patrol 200 acres (80 hectares) of apple, pear and cherry trees to monitor and assess crop health and anticipate fruit yields. Farm locations selected for this pilot project are being coordinated with the Regional District Central Okanagan.
March 6, 2024