Local BC News Headlines - Curated by CivicInfo BC

Gambier Island protecting coastlines & heritage Draft policies aim to protect shorelines and cultural sites on Gambier

#IslandsTrustBC - New shoreline development permit area and heritage conservation area for Gambier moves ahead www.coastreporter.net/local-news/n...

City of Vancouver's response to scathing land-sales audit report a 'smokescreen,' whistleblower says 'We will never know what decisions council may have reached had it been provided with more complete information.'

#VancouverBC - City of Vancouver's response to scathing land-sales audit report a 'smokescreen,' whistleblower says vancouversun.com/news/city-of...

Parksville Memorial Avenue elm tree to be removed Feb. 13 - Parksville Qualicum News City officials say partial road and sidewalk closure may be necessary

#ParksvilleBC - Parksville Memorial Avenue elm tree to be removed Feb. 13 pqbnews.com/2026/02/10/p...

#WilliamsLakeBC - Applications open until April 1st for Business Facade Improvement Program in Williams Lake www.mycariboonow.com/116479/news/...

Town of Osoyoos hosts free xeriscaping workshop The Town of Osoyoos is hosting a free xeriscape workshop for participants to learn about FireSmart, drought-tolerant planting.

#Osoyoos - Town of Osoyoos hosts free xeriscaping workshop www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-...

Downtown Kamloops supportive housing facility will reopen to clients following major renovations Residents will be returning to a downtown Kamloops supportive housing facility this week now that a major $10 million overhaul of the building is mostly complete.

#Kamloops - Downtown Kamloops supportive housing facility will reopen to clients following major renovations www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

City of Vernon looking at 'everything' for sponsorships in an effort to alleviate tax pressures from the Active Living Centre As the Active Living Centre (ALC) in Vernon continues construction, city staff is looking at all avenues for sponsorship opportunities.

#VernonBC - City of Vernon looking at 'everything' for sponsorships in an effort to alleviate tax pressures from the Active Living Centre (Vernon) www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...

Kamloops social advocate calls for more clean, safe and accessible washrooms A local social advocate says he cycled through Kamloops neighbourhoods on a mission to assess the availability of public restrooms, concluding more facilities should be open for everyone.

#Kamloops - Kamloops social advocate calls for more clean, safe and accessible washrooms www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

Kelowna's mayor dismayed as council votes to reconsider location of proposed arts centre Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas accused some on council of politicking with the location of a proposed Kelowna Performing Arts Centre.

#Kelowna - Kelowna's mayor dismayed as council votes to reconsider location of proposed arts centre www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Public hearing set for redevelopment on portion of Kelowna Springs Golf Course The fate of a redevelopment application for a portion of the Kelowna Springs property will go to a public hearing next month

#Kelowna - Public hearing set for redevelopment on portion of Kelowna Springs Golf Course www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Problem West Kelowna home has 'do not occupy' order on it The Applegreen Court home, which was the focus of a raid last week after countless neighbourhood complaints, will have to be brought up to snuff before people are allowed to move back in.

#WestKelowna - Problem West Kelowna home has 'do not occupy' order on it (Kelowna) www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

As major economic driver in region, cycling club asks for greater local government support Nelson is not keeping up with the Joneses when it comes to supporting its mountain biking community, according to figures released by the Nelson Cycling Club (NCC).

#NelsonBC - As major economic driver in region, cycling club asks for greater local government support  www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/...

RDEK adopts Climate Action Plan - Columbia Valley Pioneer As hotter summers bring recurring wildfires, and more rain brings horrendous flooding, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is fighting back against Mother Nature by adopting a robust…

#EastKootenayRD - RDEK adopts Climate Action Plan www.columbiavalleypioneer.com/rdek-adopts-...

Kelowna's mayor dismayed as council votes to reconsider location of proposed arts centre Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas accused some on council of politicking with the location of a proposed Kelowna Performing Arts Centre.

#Kelowna - Resolution on site of Kelowna Performing Arts Centre revisited yet again www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

Dean Murdock won't run for re-election as mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock, 44, says the demands of public service are too high a price to pay at this point in his life.

#Saanich - Dean Murdock won't run for re-election as mayor of Saanich www.timescolonist.com/local-news/d...

Coun. Teresa Durning asking council to look into customer service issues at city Customer service at the City of Vernon has been an issue, according to Coun. Teresa Durning.

#VernonBC - Coun. Teresa Durning asking council to look into customer service issues at city www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...

Kelowna council shot down Code of Conduct amendment against having cell phones at the table Kelowna city council took a suggestion they park their electronic devices while conducting city business a personal affront.

#Kelowna - Kelowna council shot down Code of Conduct amendment against having cell phones at the table www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

City of North Vancouver looks to bring back Repair Cafes Residents can be paired with skilled technicians who can get their small appliance back in working order

#NorthVancouverCityBC - City of North Vancouver looks to bring back Repair Cafes www.nsnews.com/local-news/c...

CSRD distances itself from OneBC event planned at Sorrento hall amid calls for cancellation The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has put out a statement to say they are not responsible for booking events at community halls following controversy over the planned OneBC Town Hall event at the

#ColumbiaShuswapRD - CSRD distances itself from OneBC event planned at Sorrento hall amid calls for cancellation www.castanet.net/news/Salmon-...

Salmon Arm mayor disbands group working on plans to replace demolished Memorial Arena Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison says “the time isn’t right" to build a new indoor recreational facility, disbanding a discussion group focused on replacing the demolished SASCU Memorial Indoor Sports…

#SalmonArm - Salmon Arm mayor disbands group working on plans to replace demolished Memorial Arena www.castanet.net/news/Salmon-...

Kamloops mayor mulling appeal after defamation suit dismissal KAMLOOPS - Kamloops mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is considering an appeal after B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jacquel...

#Kamloops - Kamloops mayor mulling appeal after defamation suit dismissal cfjctoday.com/2026/02/09/k...

City-funded primary care centre opens in Langford on Vancouver Island | Globalnews.ca The City of Langford on Vancouver Island has officially opened a new primary care centre, with help from municipal funding. It will provide more than 12,000 with a family doctor

#LangfordBC - City-funded primary care centre opens in Langford on Vancouver Island globalnews.ca/news/1166022...

FortisBC seeks 20-year permit for Vancouver Landfill gas facility The process of creating RNG is achieved through a complex biogas upgrades system before it is pressurized and odourized and injected into the natural gas system

#VancouverBC - FortisBC seeks 20-year permit for Vancouver Landfill gas facility www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/f...

Is 24 bedrooms of social housing at $8.5M good bang for City of Vancouver’s buck? City uses design catalogue from CMHC for the first time on a project at 3122 Southeast Marine Dr.

#VancouverBC - Is 24 bedrooms of social housing at $8.5M good bang for City of Vancouver’s buck? www.prpeak.com/economy-law-...

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George holds first accessibility committee meeting The board created the committee to meet provincial legislative requirements.

#FraserFortGeorgeRD - Regional District of Fraser-Fort George holds first accessibility committee meeting www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/r...

Gibsons is protecting its water source! Learn about the new bylaw. Three readings move long‑planned water‑protection rules forward

#GibsonsBC - Gibsons council advances long‑awaited Aquifer Protection Bylaw www.coastreporter.net/local-news/g...

Community plan shows 'coordinated, efficient long-term planning,' First Nation says – Energeticcity.ca Fort Nelson First Nation held a community engagement meeting about its Reaching For Our Vision (RFOV) plan and Four Pillars Plan in February 2026.

#FortNelsonFN - Community plan shows ‘coordinated, efficient long-term planning,’ First Nation says energeticcity.ca/2026/02/09/c...

Sparwood invites input on time capsule | Elk Valley, Sparwood Sparwood invites input on time capsule

#SparwoodBC - Sparwood invites input on time capsule www.e-know.ca/regions/elk-...

Penticton residents invited to neighbourhood forum regarding unhoused shelter The community is invited to a 100 More Homes Penticton community forum this coming week focused on the city's temporary emergency shelter.

#Penticton - Penticton residents invited to neighbourhood forum regarding unhoused shelter www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...

Kamloops city council committee to decide on new fire hall, training centre Kamloops council members will be asked to decide Tuesday which additional projects, if any, they want to see funded and built into the city's five-year financial plan — including a long-proposed…

#Kamloops - Kamloops city council committee to decide on new fire hall, training centre www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...