City Council

The City of Langford has agreed to take several actions in response to a recently completed report by the BC Ombudsperson into complaints about Coun. Lillian Szpak and the city’s involvement and response to a parking dispute between Szpak’s son and another Langford resident. (Black Press Media file photo)

Report finds no administrative unfairness, but Langford agrees to take action

Ombudsperson completes investigation into Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak

 

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. (KTW photo)

Kamloops city council dissolves standing committees

Move comes after mayor personally chose members of the public in spring

  • Jul 12, 2023

 

Parksville council has directed city staff to begin the process of defining Memorial Plaza as a “sensitive area” where shelter and overnight stays are prohibited. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville council to consider camping ban for city’s Memorial Plaza

Mayor’s motion came after weeks of complaints about security concerns

 

Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. (KTW photo)

Kamloops councillor apologizes for letting false accusation rip about mayor

Mayor Hamer-Jackson falsely accused of making joke about farting at business association dinner

  • Jun 28, 2023
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. (KTW photo)
Island Health has proposed a 19-bed addictions treatment facility at 188 McCarter St. in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

19-bed addictions treatment facility proposed for downtown Parksville

Council hears presentation from Island Health regarding facility

Island Health has proposed a 19-bed addictions treatment facility at 188 McCarter St. in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Phil St. Luke, aka Parksville’s ‘Flyin’ Phil’ died Jan. 13 at the age of 70. (File photo)
Phil St. Luke, aka Parksville’s ‘Flyin’ Phil’ died Jan. 13 at the age of 70. (File photo)
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. (KTW photo)

Kamloops mayor launches lawsuit against councillor

Reid Hamer-Jackson said previous statement by council damaged his reputation

  • Jun 15, 2023
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. (KTW photo)
Coun. David Frisch and his wife Chantal enter the Comox Valley Regional District headquarters. A group of protesters stands by, with placards calling for his resignation. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)

Group gathers outside Courtenay council meeting to protest David Frisch’s choice to stay

Council has demanded Frisch’s resignation ‘based on his conduct’

Coun. David Frisch and his wife Chantal enter the Comox Valley Regional District headquarters. A group of protesters stands by, with placards calling for his resignation. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)
Town of Port McNeill Community Planning Facebook photo

MP Blaney demands government wharf in Port McNeill be repaired and opened for use again

The wharf is a vital piece of infrastructure in Port McNeill, says Mayor James Furney

Town of Port McNeill Community Planning Facebook photo
Some residents of the temporary supportive housing at the VIP Motel in Parksville, also known as Ocean Place, are concerned where they will go after the facility closes its doors March 31. Pictured is Helen Hiltunen. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville temporary housing facility residents protest upcoming closure

Compliance agreement for VIP Motel between the city and BC Housing ends March 31

Some residents of the temporary supportive housing at the VIP Motel in Parksville, also known as Ocean Place, are concerned where they will go after the facility closes its doors March 31. Pictured is Helen Hiltunen. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo

Mandatory leave of absence ends for Courtenay councillor

David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended, pursuant…

  • Mar 2, 2023
David Frisch’s mandatory leave of absence from Courtenay council has ended. File photo
David Frisch

Courts find Courtenay councillor not guilty of assault

David Frisch pleads guilty to lesser offence

David Frisch
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
View Royal council has voted to remove a limit on the number of meetings council members may attend virtually each year. (Black Press Media file photo)

View Royal nixes limit on virtual council appearances

Council voted on Dec. 6 to remove the 3 meetings per year limit introduced in Oct. 2021

View Royal council has voted to remove a limit on the number of meetings council members may attend virtually each year. (Black Press Media file photo)
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
District of Port Hardy municipal signage. (North Island Gazette file photo)

3 per cent pay raise approved for Port Hardy mayor and councillors

The mayor of the District of Port Hardy will be paid an annual indemnity of $30,120

District of Port Hardy municipal signage. (North Island Gazette file photo)
The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)

Make way: 46-storey campus housing tower gets green light in Kelowna

Council passed the newly created CD28 zone making way for the tower

The UBCO campus tower is still planned for 46 storeys. (UBCO graphic)
A proposal for a six-storey mixed-use building with 372 apartments, 12 townhouses, commercial space and one level of underground parking is heading to public hearing Aug. 23. (Courtesy of District of Saanich)

Saanich proposal fits community, neighbourhood plans, but public input sought

Council unanimous on sending 6-storey proposal for Shelbourne and McKenzie to public hearing

A proposal for a six-storey mixed-use building with 372 apartments, 12 townhouses, commercial space and one level of underground parking is heading to public hearing Aug. 23. (Courtesy of District of Saanich)
Esquimalt Coun. Jane Vermeulen has announced her resignation, which will take effect as of July 15. (Courtesy of Township of Esquimalt)

Esquimalt councillor ending term early with resignation

Coun. Jane Vermeulen announced her resignation, effective July 15

Esquimalt Coun. Jane Vermeulen has announced her resignation, which will take effect as of July 15. (Courtesy of Township of Esquimalt)