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The province will introduce legislation this fall that will allow three-to-four housing units on land currently zoned only for single-detached homes

Proposed supportive-housing project, which was approved in an 8-3 vote, generated huge controversy in Kitsilano

Legislation introduced to dissolve Jumbo municipality

Temporary pandemic related tools will become permanent to help local governments. This includes allowing people to participate in meetings and public hearings online. The legislative changes will provide municipalities and regional districts in B.C. with new permanent authorities, that will include holding virtual or hybrid meetings. The changes will come into effect once the Covid-19 emergency authorities for electronic meetings and public hearings are lifted. New legislation will amend the Co...

Posted: May 13, 2021 Temporary tools now permanent for local governments New legislative amendments will give local governments more flexibility to better serve communities and people, as special authorities granted during the pandemic become permanent. The Local Government Act, Community Charter and Vancouver Charter are being amended to enable local governments to hold regular and council committee meetings electronically and conduct public hearings electronically. “The COVID-19 pandemic h...