Current News Releases
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- Rezoning Allows Rail Trail in the District of Sicamous to Move Ahead
The decision by the District of Sicamous' Council to rezone the portion of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail within its boundaries now clears the way for another section of trail development.
April 22, 2024 - City of Fort St. John Invests in Emergency Services Building
Fort St. John City Council is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 10,000-square-foot property to serve as a dedicated emergency services building. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in bolstering the community's response capabilities.
April 19, 2024 - New Rules Take Effect to Rein in Short-Term Rentals, Deliver More Homes
New short-term rental rules are set to come into effect on May 1, 2024, as the Province releases additional information to guide hosts, platforms and visitors through the changes.
April 19, 2024 - Delta Launches Home Suite Home Program for Secondary Suites
This innovative new initiative is designed to encourage homeowners with existing secondary suites to bring their properties into compliance with the BC Building Code, opening up more much-needed housing for individuals and families in Delta communities.
April 19, 2024 - More Buses, Better Service Coming to Metro Vancouver
To support efficient and stable service in the region, the Province is committing as much as $300 million in new capital funding for TransLink's 2024 Investment Plan that will support TransLink's bus purchases for much-needed expansion.
April 18, 2024 - Earthquake Early Warning System at Sooke Fire Station Enhances Community Safety
Sooke Fire Rescue, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, is pleased to announce the installation of an advanced Earthquake Early Warning system at Sooke Fire Station One. This system bolsters community safety by providing rapid detection and notification of seismic events.
April 16, 2024 - Vancouver Leads Industry in Protecting Firefighters with New PFAS-free gear
City firefighters will face reduced risk of cancer as Vancouver Fire Rescue Services becomes the first fire department in North America to transition to turnout gear free from Per-and-Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
April 15, 2024 - FireSmart Program Returns to Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
The FireSmart program is returning to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District with new initiatives aimed at empowering residents to keep their properties, neighbourhoods and communities safe from wildfire.
April 15, 2024 - Surrey Launches Artificial Intelligence Tool to Simplify Permitting Process
The City of Surrey has just launched an artificial intelligence Development Inquiry Assistant (DIA) pilot, intended to more easily and quickly connect applicants to accurate information about the permitting process.
April 11, 2024 - Summerland's Most Un-Wanted: Villainous Veggie Stickers
Plastic lined fruit and vegetable stickers are extremely difficult to remove at compost sites. From April 8th to 25th, students in Summerland are being asked to collect them. For each participating school, the class with the most stickers collected per student wins a pizza party.
April 11, 2024