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Whistler Confirms Wage Agreement Through 2015 24 Aug 2013 | 12:45 am
The Resort Municipality of Whistler has confirmed a four-year wage agreement with its staff. The agreement addresses the 2012-2015 time period, and includes the following wage increases: 2012: 1.25%, ...
Northern Development Approves $250,000 for North Peace Regional Airport Parking Upgrades 24 Aug 2013 | 12:15 am
Northern Development Initiative Trust has approved a $250,000 grant to support significant parking lot upgrades at the North Peace Regional Airport. Higher demand at the airport in recent months, as w...
Kalamalka Lake Nominated One of the Best Places in Canada 24 Aug 2013 | 12:15 am
Kalamalka Lake has been nominated as the "Best Public Space" in Canada in the Canadian Institute of Planners annual competition to recognize Canada's truly special places.
Sidney Undertakes Community Video Program 23 Aug 2013 | 08:30 pm
The Town of Sidney has begun working with CGI Communications to produce a series of online community videos that will promote the Town to new residents, potential investors and visitors.
Government of Canada Invests in Safety at West Kootenay Regional Airport 23 Aug 2013 | 08:15 pm
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced mo...
Free Wireless Internet Coming to Downtown Campbell River 23 Aug 2013 | 12:30 am
Campbell River City Council directed staff to negotiate an agreement with Shaw Communications that will see the delivery of free wireless Internet access in Campbell River's commercial zones.
UBCM Issues Local Government Finance Committee Report 22 Aug 2013 | 10:30 pm
Strong Fiscal Futures, the July 2013 report of the UBCM Select Committee on Local Government Finance, has been mailed out to UBCM's membership as Policy Paper #1 and is now available on the website.
Cowichan Valley Regional District to Appeal Soil Remediation Permit 22 Aug 2013 | 10:00 pm
In response to the decision by the Ministry of Environment to issue a permit for South Island Aggregates to establish a soil remediation facility in the Shawnigan Lake Watershed, the Cowichan Valley R...
Provincial Liquor Policy Issues Under Review 22 Aug 2013 | 09:45 pm
Union of British Columbia Municipalities has been invited to participate in a review of BC's liquor laws and is looking to meet with Parliamentary Secretary John Yap early in the fall.
UBCM Releases Report on Conflict of Interest Provisions in the Community Charter 22 Aug 2013 | 09:45 pm
The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision on conflict of interest in Schlenker v. Torgrimson has introduced a number of considerations for staff and elected officials when determining when ...
