CivicInfo BC | Local Government News http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/20.asp Recent Local Government News to the CivicInfo BC home page en-us (c)2006 CivicInfo BC Society info@civicinfo.bc.ca (Information) kvalley@civicinfo.bc.ca (Keith Valley) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:49 GMT 60 CivicInfo BC | Local Government News http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/images/civicinfo140w.gif http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/20.asp 140 24 CivicInfo BC Society Cariboo Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan Receives Provincial Assenthttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5216The Cariboo Regional District endorsed its new 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan. Earlier this year, the province of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment approved the plan with a few conditions.Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:07 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5216Nelson Adopts a Revised Official Community Planhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5215Thanks to monumental volunteer effort, the City of Nelson's new Official Community Plan lays out development and change for next three decades. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:39 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5215Central Okanagan Regional District Purchases Key Corridor Connection for Glen Canyon Regional Parkhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5214The purchase of a 13.86 hectare property will greatly enhance the connections to Glen Canyon Regional Park in West Kelowna.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:58 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5214Local Governments Considered Producers of Packaging and Printed Paper under Recycling Regulationhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5213UBCM has learned, from discussions with the Ministry of Environment and Multi-Material BC, that local governments will be considered producers of packaging and printed paper under the Recycling Regulation, given that local governments distribute brochures, calendars and other materials that will end up in residential waste streams.Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:06 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5213Langley Recognizes Heritage Heroeshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5212The Township of Langley recognizes the commitment that owners of registered heritage sites make towards preserving, restoring, or adapting our historic places for continued use.Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:28 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5212Comox Valley Regional District Launches Smart Irrigation Controller Programhttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5211The Comox Valley Regional District is launching a rebate program for the installation of smart irrigation controllers for commercial and residential property owners connected to the Comox Valley water system.Tue, 14 May 2013 21:00:15 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5211Sidney Launches Five Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and First All Electric Fleet Vehiclehttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5210The Town of Sidney is pleased to announce the availability of five Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, as well as unveiling the newest addition to the Town of Sidney's corporate fleet, a Nissan Leaf, which is a 100% emission-free electric vehicle. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:08 GMTCivicInfo BC | Local Government Newshttp://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/302n.asp?newsid=5210