Local BC News Headlines - Curated by CivicInfo BC

Lake Country approves permit for hotel despite location concerns - West K News Council affirmed they are still looking to develop Main Street

#LakeCountryBC - Lake Country approves permit for hotel despite location concerns westknews.com/2026/03/09/l...

City of Powell River hosts francophonie ceremony for second year March marks worldwide celebration of French language, culture and contributions of francophones to Canadian society

#PowellRiverBC - City of Powell River hosts francophonie ceremony for second year www.coastreporter.net/highlights/c...

Council will bestow ‘freedom of the city’ on Parksville Legion - Parksville Qualicum News Council approves up to $10K in grant for 100-year anniversary

#ParksvilleBC - Council will bestow ‘freedom of the city’ on Parksville Legion pqbnews.com/2026/03/09/c...

Vancouver opens 100+ emergency shelter mats as temperatures plunge The measures are in effect until at least March 10.

#VancouverBC - Vancouver opens 100+ emergency shelter mats as temperatures plunge www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/v...

Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in earl...

#Nanaimo - Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/03/09/c...

O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society poised for more required funds from City of Vernon to replace historic mansion The City of Vernon will be providing more required funds to O'Keefe Ranch.

#VernonBC - O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society poised for more required funds from City of Vernon to replace historic mansion www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...

Delta amends noise bylaw The updates aim to enhance clarity and efficiency, align with provincial and federal standards, and provide practical guidance for property owners, according to the city

#DeltaBC - Delta amends noise bylaw www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/d...

Candidates coming forward for fall Richmond city election A former MLA will announce his mayoralty bid next week.

#RichmondBC - Candidates coming forward for fall Richmond city election www.richmond-news.com/local-news/c...

Veteran Vancouver city hall journalist looks to cross 'thin line' with first political run Veteran Vancouver city hall journalist Frances Bula looks to cross the 'thin line' with her first run for political office.

#VancouverBC - Veteran Vancouver city hall journalist looks to cross 'thin line' with first political run vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

RDKB Solid Waste Management Plan Update Moves into Public Engagement Phase - Trail Champion The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is moving into the next phase of its Solid Waste Management Plan update — and residents are invited to take part. Originally approved in 2005, the…

#KootenayBoundaryRD - RDKB Solid Waste Management Plan Update Moves into Public Engagement Phase trailchampion.com/2026/03/rdkb...

Kamloops council mulls motion aimed at incentivizing development on airport lands A trio of Kamloops councillors want to see the city consider tax incentives for developing commercial and indoor recreational facilities on land around the Kamloops Airport.

#Kamloops - Kamloops council mulls motion aimed at incentivizing development on airport lands www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

CSRD director wants separate economic development service for North Shuswap CSRD directors were divided by Director Jay Simpson's proposal to move forward with a separate economic development service for the North Shuswap following its exit from the existing regional economic

#ColumbiaShuswapRD - CSRD director wants separate economic development service for North Shuswap www.castanet.net/news/Salmon-...

Langford considers new dog rules as it updates animal bylaws Under the new bylaw, animal control officers can designate a dog as “dangerous” if it has seriously injured or killed a person or another domestic animal.

#LangfordBC - Langford considers new dog rules as it updates animal bylaws www.timescolonist.com/local-news/l...

Victoria council considers safety field hub in Burnside-Gorge Mayor Marianne Alto suggested reducing the vehicles and heavy equipment allocation to set aside $250,000 for a community safety field hub in Burnside-Gorge.

#VictoriaBC - Victoria council considers safety field hub in Burnside-Gorge www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...

Sidney considers reducing speed limits on residential streets After previous public engagement saw low support for blanket reductions, a new staff report focuses on specific roads

#SidneyBC - Sidney considers reducing speed limits on residential streets www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...

City of North Vancouver sets opening date for new Harry Jerome rec centre The mayor says the new Harry Jerome will be the most beautiful building on the North Shore

#NorthVancouverCityBC - City of North Vancouver sets opening date for new Harry Jerome rec centre www.nsnews.com/local-news/c...

Photos: Mayor joins members of local Ghanaian community for flag raising Friday was the anniversary of the African country's independence

#PrinceGeorgeBC - Photos: Mayor joins members of local Ghanaian community for flag raising www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/p...

Vancouver Park Board to vote on $30M plan to reconnect Lost Lagoon to the ocean On Monday, the Vancouver Park Board will vote on a staff recommendation to move forward with a plan that would reconnect Lost Lagoon to sea water, restoring the body of water to its natural tidal…

#VancouverBC - Vancouver Park Board to vote on $30M plan to reconnect Lost Lagoon to the ocean www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Squamish council backs timeline changes for Garibaldi Springs community amenities Some of the community benefits promised under Squamish’s Garibaldi Springs development are running behind schedule, prompting council to approve amendments that reset key timelines.

#Squamish - Squamish council backs timeline changes for Garibaldi Springs community amenities www.squamishchief.com/local-news/s...

Victoria’s Gorge Road to see closures for BC Hydro upgrades - Victoria News Cable replacement construction will detour traffic starting March 16 while the eastbound lane remains open

#VictoriaBC - Victoria to Esquimalt connector to see closures for BC Hydro upgrades vicnews.com/2026/03/08/v...

E-scooters, bikes back on Vernon streets Riding season has returned to the North Okanagan.The City of Vernon has brought out its fleet of Bird e-scoote...

#VernonBC - E-scooters, bikes back on Vernon streets vernonmatters.ca/2026/03/08/e...

Esquimalt won’t cut infrastructure reserve to reduce tax hike Last year, council made only half the recommended contribution to its infrastructure reserve fund to keep the tax increase to 9.9 per cent.

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt won’t cut infrastructure reserve to reduce tax hike www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...

Eric Hall in the running for Peachland council With Peachland going to the polls in a by-election next week to select a new councillor, Castanet News has circulated a survey to the candidates.

#PeachlandBC - Eric Hall in the running for Peachland council www.castanet.net/news/Peachla...

West Kelowna council to debate merits of name of donated parkland West Kelowna council will debate the merits of naming a park after its donor as part of a larger subdivision application.

#WestKelowna - West Kelowna council to debate merits of name of donated parkland www.castanet.net/news/West-Ke...

Bylaw files surge 18 per cent, as unhoused-related calls dominate Vernon workload The City of Vernon’s Protective Services team will present its 2025 year-end report to council this Monday, revealing a sharp increase in total calls.

#VernonBC - Bylaw files surge 18 per cent, as unhoused-related calls dominate Vernon workload www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...

Kamloops councillor gauges interest in advancing local car share policies A Kamloops councillor wants to see the city put policies in place for car share initiatives, drumming up some curiosity from fellow council members after pitching the idea in a meeting last week.

#Kamloops - Kamloops councillor gauges interest in advancing local car share policies www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

Rutland residents invited to public safety town hall on March 18 Rutland residents invited to public safety town hall on March 18th

#Kelowna - Rutland residents invited to public safety town hall on March 18 www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Surrey hopes to have new $310.6M community centre built sooner The facility is to serve as the cornerstone of the Newton Town Centre

#SurreyBC - Surrey hopes to have new $310.6M community centre built sooner www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/s...

Additional funding secured for SLRD FireSmart program The results of last year’s SLRD’s FireSmart program implied strong community commitment to safety, prompting further grant allocations for an additional two years.

#SquamishLillooetRD - Additional funding secured for SLRD FireSmart program www.squamishchief.com/local-news/a...

Kamloops eyeing up to $40M in loans to cover expenses until 2026 property taxes are collected KAMLOOPS - City of Kamloops staff are asking councillors for permission to borrow up to $40 million so employe...

#Kamloops - Kamloops eyeing up to $40M in loans to cover expenses until 2026 property taxes are collected cfjctoday.com/2026/03/07/k...