Jul 7, 2017 | BC, Community Planning
Affordable housing remains a challenge for communities large and small throughout BC. While almost all communities in BC have policies in their Official Community Plans (OCPs) supporting the development of affordable housing, implementation of these policies and...
Jun 27, 2017 | BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge
Any skier who has thrown out an old pair of skis can appreciate the pain involved in the process. A non-skier might think “what’s the big deal?”, but a skier knows that a simple pair of skis can represent innumerable mountain memories… laughter, tears, joy, awe,...
May 24, 2017 | BC, Business, Social Venture Challenge
Jeff Anderson started making homemade dog treats not because he knew he wanted to start a business, but because he wanted healthier food for his beloved canine companions, Doobie and Lilly. At eleven years old, Doobie had developed several lumps on his body. After...
May 10, 2017 | BC, Healthy Communities
$500 in Funding Available for Five ‘Neighbourhoods Work’ Block Parties – Call for Lead Volunteers The “Neighbourhoods Work Block Party” is an innovative initiative that aims to bring together residents, neighbourhoods and community organizations in a fun gathering to...
Mar 3, 2017 | BC, Strategic Planning
With just under 2 years before the fall 2018 municipal elections in BC, it’s time to check in on your strategic plan! Are any adjustments necessary based on newly emerging opportunities, challenges or community needs? The District of Tofino undertook a mid-term review...
Oct 18, 2016 | BC, Events, Tourism
The Whistler Centre, in partnership with Tourism Kamloops, held a successful workshop on Growing Event Tourism December 2. The workshop provided attendees with strategies to develop and grow event tourism in their community in order to support local economic...
