BC Info BotSep 22, 2023
Global News BC: B.C. pledges $61 million to help cities meet new housing density targets https://globalnews.ca/news/9979895/bc-municipal-housing-funding-eby/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #UnionofB.C.Municipalities #municipalfunding #housingshortage #housingfunding #B.C.Housing #Politics #DavidEby #UBCM
B.C. pledges $61 million to help cities meet new housing density targets

The province is expected to unveil new legislation this fall superseding municipal zoning to allow more densification as a part of its plan to address a critical housing shortage.

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BC Info BotSep 18, 2023
Global News BC: Wildfires, opioid crisis and health care top of mind for Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention https://globalnews.ca/news/9968604/2023-union-of-bc-municipalities-convention/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #UnionofB.C.MunicipalitiesConvention2023 #UnionofB.C.Municipalitiesconvention #UnionofB.C.Municipalities #BCLeadersConvention #BCgovernment #Environment #Education #BCleaders #Economy #Canada #Health #UBCM
Wildfires, opioid crisis and health care top of mind for Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be discussing drug decriminalization and public drug use in the opening session of the convention.

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Langley Township supporting the revival of Interurban tram line

It is seen as a possible solution to combat congestion throughout the region, as the tram used to run from downtown Vancouver to Chilliwack as late as the 1940s.

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More universities review honorary degrees awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

Six out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.

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BC Info BotDec 2, 2022
The Tyee: Police Watchdog Recommends Charges for Shooting Death of Jared Lowndes (in News) https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/02/Police-Watchdog-Recommends-Charges-Shooting-Death-Jared-Lowndes/ #UnionofB.C.IndianChiefsGrandChiefStewartPhillip #IndependentInvestigationsOfficeofB.C. #Nuu-chah-nulthTribalCouncil #UnionofB.C.IndianChiefs #BCProsecutionService #JaredLowndes #LauraHolland #JulianJones #FayBlaney
Police Watchdog Recommends Charges for Shooting Death of Jared Lowndes | The Tyee

‘We’re not going to let this go,’ the Union of BC Indian Chiefs said Thursday.

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