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Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#ColwoodBC - City of Colwood unionized employees to take strike vote https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/city-of-colwood-unionized-employees-to-take-strike-vote-12370048
City of Colwood unionized employees to take strike vote

CUPE 374 says while most issues have been resolved, the city is proposing to eliminate dedicated paid leave for medical appointments.

Times Colonist
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#TaylorBC - District of Taylor reports over $16k in energy savings at Ice Centre https://energeticcity.ca/2026/06/04/district-of-taylor-reports-over-16k-in-energy-savings-at-ice-centre/
District of Taylor reports over $16k in energy savings at Ice Centre – Energeticcity.ca

The District of Taylor reports it has saved over 16k in 2025/26 after it installed a REALice water treatment system.

Energeticcity.ca
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#Sechelt - District of Sechelt makes it easier to install sidewalk patios https://www.coastreporter.net/local-latest/district-of-sechelt-makes-it-easier-to-install-sidewalk-patios-12348772
District of Sechelt makes it easier to install sidewalk patios

New policy is aimed at making it easier for businesses and property owners to add accessibility improvements and street patios.

Coast Reporter
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#Sooke - Two councillors throw hats in ring for Sooke mayor's seat https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/two-councillors-throw-hats-in-ring-for-sooke-mayors-seat-12371556
Two councillors throw hats in ring for Sooke mayor's seat

Coun. Al Beddows and Coun. Kevin Pearson will vie to replace Mayor Maja Tait, who has said she will not seek re-election.

Times Colonist
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#qathetRD - Groups request grants-in-aid at qathet Regional District meeting https://www.prpeak.com/local-news/groups-request-grants-in-aid-at-qathet-regional-district-meeting-12372892
Groups request grants-in-aid at qathet Regional District meeting

Finance committee hears from applicants for governmental funding

The Peak
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#CranbrookBC - Cranbrook resident says tap water has been 'horrendous.' The city says a new treatment facility will help https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cranbrook-uv-disinfection-facility-9.7222943?cmp=rss
Cranbrook resident says tap water has been 'horrendous.' The city says a new treatment facility will help | CBC News

Cranbrook, B.C., has started work on a nearly $13-million UV disinfection facility at Phillips Reservoir. The city says the project will improve drinking water treatment and help defer a much more expensive filtration plant.

CBC
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#Nanaimo - Nanaimo looks at limiting hours of construction noise after complaints https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/nanaimo-looks-at-limiting-hours-of-construction-noise-after-complaints-12371241
Nanaimo looks at limiting hours of construction noise after complaints

The city currently allows construction, demolition and excavation seven days a week until 9 p.m.

Times Colonist
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#VancouverBC - City of Vancouver approves $75K in one-time funds for 2026 Pride parade https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-pride-parade-funding-9.7222879?cmp=rss
City approves $75K in one-time funds for 2026 Vancouver Pride parade | CBC News

Vancouver councillors voted to approve $75,000 in one-time city funding to support the 2026 Pride parade in the city on Wednesday — with the Vancouver Pride Society just the latest community festival organizer saying they face economic headwinds.

CBC
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#VancouverBC - Vancouver to advocate for low-income transit pass after councillor's motion passed with amendments https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/low-income-transit-pass-vancouver-9.7222730?cmp=rss
Vancouver to advocate for low-income transit pass after councillor's motion passed with amendments | CBC News

A Vancouver councillor's motion that pushed for a low-income transit pass for vulnerable people was passed with amendments on Wednesday. While Coun. Sean Orr had sought a program unique to the City of Vancouver for those earning less than $40,000 a year, other councillors said that the city should instead advocate to higher levels of government on the issue.

CBC
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC3h ago
#DeltaBC - “Never too late to be yourself”: Delta raises Pride flag outside City Hall https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/never-too-late-to-be-yourself-delta-raises-pride-flag-outside-city-hall-12364967
“Never too late to be yourself”: Delta raises Pride flag outside City Hall

Civic leaders, educators, and advocates united to reflect on past struggles and declare that active acceptance must become the community's norm

Delta Optimist