Local Government News

Comox Valley Local Governments Voice Support for K’ómoks First Nation in Advance of Historic Treaty Vote
The City of Courtenay, Comox Valley Regional District, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland offer heartfelt wishes to the K’ómoks community on this historic day and recognize the contributions of the K’ómoks Treaty Team in arriving at this pivotal point.
  Posted: March 7, 2025

PacifiCan Invests $6.4 Million to Drive Business Growth and Support Community Economic Development Initiatives Across British Columbia
The City of Quesnel is a recipient to expand a food processing facility to support small business growth in Northern B.C.
  Posted: March 7, 2025

Town of Ladysmith to Showcase Award-Winning Official Community Plan at LGLA Forum
In 2024, Ladysmith Unparalleled received the Silver Award for Excellence in Policy Planning (Small Town & Rural Areas) from the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC), recognizing its innovative and forward-thinking approach.
  Posted: March 7, 2025

Village of Warfield and City of Rossland Reach Agreement for 2025 Pool Operating Season
This collaborative agreement ensures the continued availability of aquatic programs and recreational opportunities for residents of both municipalities while enhancing scheduling, programming, and overall coordination.
  Posted: March 6, 2025

OBWB Reignites Decades-Long Fight Against Chemicals in Okanagan Lakes
Recent federal and provincial approvals of chemicals, including the aquatic herbicide “ProcellaCOR FX,” and an aquatic pesticide formulation of potash, have reignited these concerns.
  Posted: March 6, 2025

Coquitlam Advances Implementation of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
The City of Coquitlam is moving forward with plans to implement Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing in accordance with provincial housing legislation. 
  Posted: March 5, 2025

Saanich Launches Innovative Council Voting Dashboard Tool
Designed to provide users with an alternative and more visual way to access Council meeting information, this innovative dashboard represents a significant leap forward in how the public interacts with Council.
  Posted: March 4, 2025

RDCK Pilots New Cooking Oil Recycling Program at the Creston Landfill
Leduc will collect the recovered cooking oil from the Creston Landfill and convert it into a safe, non-toxic concrete release agent for the construction industry.   
  Posted: March 3, 2025

More than 70 Projects will Strengthen Wildfire Prevention, Support Forestry
Workers and communities throughout B.C. are benefiting from Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fibre supply, keeping local mills and energy plants running in the face of U.S. tariff threats and unjustified softwood lumber duties.
  Posted: February 28, 2025

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BC


 

Member Award Nominations Now Open

The LGMA Member Awards are now open for nominations. Do you know of a local government colleague who has exemplified professional leadership, innovation or community and volunteer service recently? You are encouraged to nominate your colleagues who are deserving of such recognition.

Review the Membership Policy (section 3, Awards for Members) to see all awards categories and submit your nomination before May 2. Award winners will be announced on June 12 at our 2025 Annual Conference Awards Ceremony.

For more information, visit lgma.ca