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Village of Keremeos scraps mail-in ballots over low-use - Summerland Review Despite ordering 50 ballots in previous elections, only a portion were actually used

#Keremeos - Village of Keremeos scraps mail-in ballots over low-use summerlandreview.com/2026/03/06/v...

Peachland joins opposition to PST expansion Peachland is joining the chorus of voices opposed to the province’s PST expansion.

#PeachlandBC - Peachland joins opposition to PST expansion www.castanet.net/news/Peachla...

Delta, Metro see eye-to-eye on UCB The suggested option by the regional district would add language permitting new Special Study Areas in Metro 2050

#DeltaBC #MetroVancouverRD - Delta, Metro see eye-to-eye on UCB www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/d...

Valley communities update Recreation Access Pass | Elk Valley, Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood Valley communities update Recreation Access Pass

#Fernie - Valley communities update Recreation Access Pass www.e-know.ca/regions/elk-...

Cranbrook Water Quality Advisory rescinded | Cranbrook, East Kootenay Cranbrook Water Quality Advisory rescinded

#Cranbrook - Cranbrook Water Quality Advisory rescinded www.e-know.ca/regions/cran...

Kamloops council to consider 3-year extension to Pathways shelter KAMLOOPS - Kamloops city council is being asked to consider a three-year extension of an emergency shelter loc...

#Kamloops - Kamloops council to consider 3-year extension to Pathways shelter cfjctoday.com/2026/03/06/k...

Nonprofit society asks City of Powell River for support letter Lift Community Services requests correspondence to be sent to provincial ministries related to funding requests

#PowellRiverBC - Nonprofit society asks City of Powell River for support letter www.prpeak.com/local-news/n...

'We aren’t controlling the market': City replies to builders' concerns Home builders are warning Kelowna city council that the residential construction sector is under severe strain, and their policies aren’t helping to keep the industry alive or put people in affordable

#Kelowna - 'We aren’t controlling the market': City replies to builders' concerns www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., receives Kraft Hockeyville nomination Like many Canadians, Theresa Nevills was stunned as she sat in front of her TV, hearing the tragic details of what had unfolded in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

#TumblerRidgeBC - Tumbler Ridge, B.C., receives Kraft Hockeyville nomination www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

View Royal’s 2026 draft budget forecasts potential 8.69% tax hike - Goldstream News Gazette The town must adopt a finalized financial plan by May 15

#ViewRoyalBC - View Royal’s 2026 draft budget forecasts potential 8.69% tax hike goldstreamgazette.com/2026/03/06/v...

Completed work breathes new life into Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt - Victoria News Five-year Green Shores project aimed to re-naturalize Esquimalt Gorge Park

#Esquimalt - Completed work breathes new life into Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt vicnews.com/2026/03/06/c...

405-unit development near Englishman River considered by Parksville council - Parksville Qualicum News Council directs staff to prepare zoning and development amendment bylaw

#ParksvilleBC - 405-unit development near Englishman River considered by Parksville council pqbnews.com/2026/03/06/4...

Victoria council endorses two-building, 175-unit project on former car lot The project at Cook and Yates includes a 19-storey tower and a six-storey apartment building.

#VictoriaBC - Victoria council endorses two-building, 175-unit project on former car lot www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...

Call for Kelowna policy changes to save construction businesses Home builders are warning Kelowna city council that the residential construction sector is under severe strain, and their policies aren’t helping to keep the industry alive or put people in affordable

#Kelowna - Call for Kelowna policy changes to save construction businesses www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Budget changes eyed after City of Kamloops grant program significantly oversubscribed Kamloops councillors are considering change to grant programs after a recent funding opportunity was oversubscribed by “500 to 600 per cent.”

#Kamloops - Budget changes eyed after City of Kamloops grant program significantly oversubscribed www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

CSRD directors not optimistic Shuswap Tourism will continue in 2027 Directors on the board of the CSRD are not convinced Shuswap Tourism is here to stay with two electoral areas considering leaving the service at the end of the year.

#ColumbiaShuswapRD - CSRD directors not optimistic Shuswap Tourism will continue in 2027 www.castanet.net/news/Salmon-...

TNRD eyes summer AAP for $6.3M ask to build Kamloops Search and Rescue facility The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is preparing to ask voters to approve borrowing $6.3 million to build a permanent headquarters for Kamloops Search and Rescue.

#ThompsonNicolaRD - TNRD eyes summer AAP for $6.3M ask to build Kamloops Search and Rescue facility www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

Selkirk students apply environmental science and planning to Nelson’s Official Community Plan Second-year students in Selkirk College’s Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology Program are helping shape Nelson’s future by developing action plans to advance the goals outlined in th

#NelsonBC - Selkirk students apply environmental science and planning to Nelson’s Official Community Plan www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/...

RDEK formally adopts accessibility plan - Columbia Valley Pioneer The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has formally adopted its Accessibility Plan.

#EastKootenayRD - RDEK formally adopts accessibility plan www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/rdek-formall...

City of Powell River proposes 2026 tax rate At special city council meeting, councillors vote for 8.21 per cent tax increase for taxpayers

#PowellRiverBC - City of Powell River proposes 2026 tax rate www.prpeak.com/local-news/c...

Penticton Chamber of Commerce to host annual 'State of the City' breakfast and address with mayor The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce will host its annual \

#PentictonBC - Penticton Chamber of Commerce to host annual 'State of the City' breakfast and address with mayor www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...

Developer seeks rezoning for new North Nechako Road development T.R. Projects Ltd. plans a residential neighbourhood at 4445 North Nechako Rd.

#PrinceGeorgeBC - Developer seeks rezoning for new North Nechako Road development www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/d...

Mayor Brenda Locke seeking re-election with Surrey Connect councillors The incumbent mayor announced her platform and running mates before this fall's municipal election.

#SurreyBC - Mayor Brenda Locke seeking re-election with Surrey Connect councillors vancouversun.com/news/mayor-b...

Dan Fumano: Despite silence from his ABC party leaders, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim still has key backers Dan Fumano: After a very long week for Ken Sim — and a very brief press conference — the mayor still has key support from business leaders

#VancouverBC - Dan Fumano: Despite silence from his ABC party leaders, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim still has key backers vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

New Bowen water and sewer rates near finalization Public consultation on the 2026 budget about to wrap up

#BowenIslandBC - New Bowen water and sewer rates near finalization www.bowenislandundercurrent.com/local-news/n...

Lake Country taking proactive steps to conserve water due to low snowpack District of Lake Country takes steps to conserve water due to low snowpack in early 2026.

#LakeCountryBC - Lake Country taking proactive steps to conserve water due to low snowpack www.castanet.net/news/Lake-Co...

Council to hear about future of Squamish-to-100 Mile House rail line The Northern Development Initiative Trust is looking to lead a coalition to save the rail corridor

#PrinceGeorgeBC - Council to hear about future of Squamish-to-100 Mile House rail line www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/c...

Lake Country man seeks district support for internet safety initiative - West K News Cyber-security expert Colin Calnan shared a plan to help secure Lake Country families

#LakeCountryBC - Lake Country man seeks district support for internet safety initiative westknews.com/2026/03/05/l...

City staff looks to change camping boundaries at Moccasin Flats Prince George city council will be asked to reduce the size of the area Lower Patricia Boulevard

#PrinceGeorgeBC - City staff looks to change camping boundaries at Moccasin Flats www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/c...

Vancouver city staff recommend ending work on mayor’s ‘bitcoin-friendly city’ motion Mayor Ken Sim’s much-publicized effort to make Vancouver a “bitcoin-friendly city” appears to be coming to an end.

#VancouverBC - Vancouver city staff recommend ending work on mayor’s ‘bitcoin-friendly city’ motion www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...