Victoria Business Directory - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Canada's Gas Tax Fund Provides Boost to BC Communities
Over $3.7 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund will be provided to 22 communities throughout British Columbia to support long-term infrastructure planning.

Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority
Twenty communities across BC will benefit from greater flood protection thanks to a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

North Cowichan Deliberates Financial Challenges Due to Uncertainty of Catalyst Paper Corporation
The District of North Cowichan is discussing financial challenges as it prepares its 2012 - 2016 Financial Plan. The main challenge is the vulnerability of North Cowichan should its major industrial taxpayer, Catalyst Paper Corporation, be unable to continue to pay its annual property taxes given the highly-competitive global market Catalyst operates in.

Hope's East Kawkawa Lake Water System to be Upgraded
The East Kawkawa Lake water system is about to receive a significant upgrade that will improve the quality of drinking water for residents in the District of Hope. The project is made possible thanks to a contribution of $450,000 from Canada's Gas Tax Fund.

White Rock Celebrates Completion of Major Recreational Infrastructure Upgrades
The City of White Rock recently celebrated the completion of over 20 recreational infrastructure upgrades across the city, made possible with the support of the Government of Canada through Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Duncan and CUPE Local 358 Ratify Contract Settlement
Council for the City of Duncan and the City of Duncan Union members have both ratified a Memorandum of Settlement between CUPE Local 358 and the City of Duncan. The four year agreement covering January 2010 to December 2013 includes wage increases of 2.25%, 2.25%, 2.5% and 2.5% respectively per year.

Vancouver Police Department Completes Improvements to Public Safety Facilities
The first project constructed a new Property and Forensic Storage Facility, including new vehicle forensic laboratories and associated storage. A second project involved the consolidation of administrative and investigative offices.

Canadian Western Bank Partners with City of Richmond
The City of Richmond has announced a new one-year partnership agreement with Canadian Western Bank in support of a variety of programs and events, including the Richmond Arts Awards, Richmond Maritime Festival and the new Rooftop Garden at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Lillooet Water System to be Upgraded
The District of Lillooet will receive close to $5.6 million through Canada's Gas Tax Fund to establish a new water source for the community.

Kelowna Residents Can Estimate 2012 Property Taxes Online
Residents can estimate their 2012 municipal taxes using an online calculator. The city is also reminding property owners that a change in assessment values does not necessarily result in an equivalent percentage change in municipal taxes.

Affordable Seniors' Housing Opens in Parksville
The City of Parksville waived approximately $274,773 in municipal fees and development cost charges for the project. The Regional District of Nanaimo waived $109,896 in development cost charges. The Parksville Lions Housing Society provided the land valued at $635,000.

North Cowichan Uses Gas Tax Funding to Replace Chemainus Bridge
North Cowichan residents will soon have an easier commute thanks to an investment of over $5 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund to replace the Chemainus River Bridge.

Ladysmith Receives Federal Funding for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
A state-of-the art secondary sewage treatment system, the first of its kind in North America, is being built in the Town of Ladysmith, thanks to over $5.2 million from Canada's Gas Tax Fund.

Public Artwork Concept Unveiled for New Surrey City Hall
Surrey's latest public art display, being created for the new City Hall, will feature a unique sculpture inspired by the theme of democracy.

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds North Cowichan Tax Rates Bylaw
On January 20, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered unanimous Reasons for Judgment in Catalyst Paper Corp. v. North Cowichan (District), finally bringing an end Catalyst's challenge to North Cowichan's property taxation policies.

New App Makes Managing Household Waste Easier in Lake Country
Need a reminder in the morning to take out the trash? There's now an app for that! The Regional Waste Reduction Office has launched a free mobile phone and tablet application for recycling and garbage, called My-waste.