Municipal Government

The approximately 100 paid on-call firefighters in North Cowichan, who have recently joined CUPE Local 358, have signed a collective agreement with the municipality, the first of its kind in B.C. (Citizen file photo)

First in B.C.: on-call firefighters sign collective agreement

North Cowichan deal comes amid consolidation growing pains

 

The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Campbell River backs away from pulling art gallery tax support

Gallery’s taxes will be ‘covered’ in return for development of a positive relationship

  • Oct 13, 2023

 

The Campell River Art Gallery. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Minister slams council ‘attack’ on art gallery, overdose prevention site

‘Not the way to go about it’ – Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon

 

Workers with heavy equipment clear build-up at gravel bars along the Chemainus River while two people take an unseasonable swim in the river. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Sediment removal to help ease flooding on the Chemainus River

It’s not a complete remedy, but one step in the process by knocking down gravel bars

Workers with heavy equipment clear build-up at gravel bars along the Chemainus River while two people take an unseasonable swim in the river. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A new report laments the under-representation of women and people of gender minorities on municipal councils in B.C. and Alberta and includes several recommendations. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Women, gender minorities under-represented on B.C. councils: report

Report calls for better childcare, better pay and other measures to improve representation

A new report laments the under-representation of women and people of gender minorities on municipal councils in B.C. and Alberta and includes several recommendations. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
(District of Sooke)

Sooke council appoints new chief administrative officer

Jeremy Denegar, former CAO of the District of Lillooet, starts on Sept. 5

(District of Sooke)
Citizens at a rally Sunday, July 16, protest the potential re-location of the downtown transit exchange. (Photo submitted)

Protesters pan potential re-location of bus loop in downtown Nanaimo

City working with partners on moving transit exchange to Terminal Avenue

Citizens at a rally Sunday, July 16, protest the potential re-location of the downtown transit exchange. (Photo submitted)
Ken Lavigne belts out a tune while even his keyboardist Robert Holliston looks on in amazement. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Rain doesn’t dampen enthusiasm on opening of North Cowichan 150 celebrations

Entertainers steal the show with a delightful program of music in Chemainus

Ken Lavigne belts out a tune while even his keyboardist Robert Holliston looks on in amazement. (Photo by Don Bodger)
(Black Press file photo)

Tofino increases water restrictions as rain a no-show in May

Under Stage 2, outdoor watering of lawns, gardens, trees and landscaped areas is prohibited

(Black Press file photo)
The Municipality of North Cowichan will kick off its 150th anniversary celebrations on June 18. (Citizen file photo)

North Cowichan to kick off its 150th anniversary celebrations on June 18

Event will take place at Water Wheel park in Chemainus

The Municipality of North Cowichan will kick off its 150th anniversary celebrations on June 18. (Citizen file photo)
North Cowichan currently has no bylaws to prevent roosters on properties bigger than 0.4 acres (Citizen file photo)

Backyard rooster driving neighbours crazy, North Cowichan has no solutions

Poultry bylaws don’t preclude roosters at this time

North Cowichan currently has no bylaws to prevent roosters on properties bigger than 0.4 acres (Citizen file photo)
Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock outside two 11-unit purpose-built rental buildings on Richmond Road near Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Saanich endorses zone allowing small apartment buildings on single-family lots

Staff report indicates district needs more than 1,200 new bachelor, one-bedroom units by 2025

Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock outside two 11-unit purpose-built rental buildings on Richmond Road near Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
City council has set its tax rate bylaw for 2017

Bylaw banning public drug consumption has no benefit for Campbell River: medical health officer

Dr. Charmaine Enns disputes city rationale for public nuisance amendment bylaw

City council has set its tax rate bylaw for 2017
Spallumcheen Mayor Christine Fraser (left) accepts the Southern Interior Local Government Association’s 2023 Economic Development Award from Community Excellence Awards sponsor representative Jamie Kozak of Urban Systems at the Prestige Vernon Lodge Friday, April 28. The township won a second award at SILGA for Environmental Sustainability. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon hosts record-breaking SILGA

Annual Southern Interior Local Government Association puts wrap to four-day event in North Okanagan

Spallumcheen Mayor Christine Fraser (left) accepts the Southern Interior Local Government Association’s 2023 Economic Development Award from Community Excellence Awards sponsor representative Jamie Kozak of Urban Systems at the Prestige Vernon Lodge Friday, April 28. The township won a second award at SILGA for Environmental Sustainability. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
The District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Council approves over $122K for non-profits in Sooke

Some councillors question process

The District of Sooke awarded more than $122,000 in community grants this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Sooke council voted for a 6.99 property tax hike, down from the 9.3 per cent first proposed. (File - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke property taxes reduced following B.C. Assessment data change

Property tax hike remains at 7%

Sooke council voted for a 6.99 property tax hike, down from the 9.3 per cent first proposed. (File - Sooke News Mirror)
Ian Morrison, the CVRD director for Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, said he thinks the new revised code of conduct the district is considering is too legalese-oriented. (Citizen file photo)

Stone-faced automatons? Issues raised around CVRD’s proposed new code of conduct

Some directors fear ability to represent constituents will be impacted

Ian Morrison, the CVRD director for Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, said he thinks the new revised code of conduct the district is considering is too legalese-oriented. (Citizen file photo)
Delegates at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Saturday, April 15. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Island’s elected officials vote against resolution to protect all of B.C.’s old-growth forests

AVICC delegates vote instead to support old-growth panel’s recommendations

Delegates at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre on Saturday, April 15. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission’s final report separates the area into Ladysmith-Oceanside, Nanaimo-Lantzville and Nanaimo-Gabriola. (B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission image)

Island Mayor says proposed Ladysmith-Oceanside riding ‘doesn’t make sense’

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission presents final report

The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission’s final report separates the area into Ladysmith-Oceanside, Nanaimo-Lantzville and Nanaimo-Gabriola. (B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission image)
Representatives from more than 50 coastal B.C. municipalities and regional districts are coming to Vancouver Island Conference Centre for the AVICC convention this weekend, April 14-16. (News Bulletin file photo)

Island local government officials gathering in Nanaimo to discuss Island issues

AVICC convention will draw delegates from more than 50 municipalities and regional districts

Representatives from more than 50 coastal B.C. municipalities and regional districts are coming to Vancouver Island Conference Centre for the AVICC convention this weekend, April 14-16. (News Bulletin file photo)