A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C.
Four months after Brenda Patterson first approached Port Alberni City Council about rejuvenating Weaver Park in her neighbourhood, the park re-opened with new playground equipment on Saturday, November 12. Congratulations!
Questions arise with regards to the City of Abbotsford water-use estimates with concerns that they have over-projected the city’s future water needs.
Great news for communities South of the Fraser as Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom pledges to consider light rail transit (LRT) technology to expand rapid transit in the area.
The plan to create a national park reserve on Bowen Island has become one of the island’s hottest election issues, with tensions rising among municipal candidates as well as friends and neighbours.
No surprises for anybody associated with the building industry with word coming out that the Patullo Bridge construction will be delayed.
With advanced polls opening earlier this week, it looks like this years election may have a record turnout.
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