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Board Highlights - June 2, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2023 12:13 PM
City of Quesnel updates Board on healthcare recruitment and retention activities
Beverlee Barr presented an update to the Board on the City of Quesnel’s healthcare recruitment and retention initiative. The program began in 2015 as a means of addressing a shortage of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, and has since become a well-recognized model for similar services to complement the recruitment efforts of health authorities. A similar initiative was later introduced to the...
Strategic priorities for Cariboo Regional District released
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2023 10:29 AM
May 3, 202323-10For Immediate Release
The Cariboo Regional District’s Board is announcing its Strategic Priorities for the current term of office, which establishes a collective vision and strategic approach to its governance responsibilities. The priorities include infrastructure and asset management, enhanced communications and engagement, effective and responsive land use planning and development, and relationships with First Nations.
Board Chair Margo Wagner said about the plan: “I am proud that...
Board Highlights - April 13 & 14, 2023
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 08:08 AM
Xatsull and Williams Lake First Nations impart the importance of archaeological sites for heritage conservation
The Board was presented with extensive information about the benefits and needs for indigenous heritage conservation by representatives of the Xatsull First Nation and Williams Lake First Nation. Representatives of the Nations discussed the importance of protection and conservation of cultural heritage sites in the Cariboo Regional District and encouraged the development of a cultural...
Board Highlights - March 23 & 24, 2023
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 08:15 AM
North Cariboo Recreation Referendum bylaws proceeds, question defined
The Board has initiated the process to move forward with a referendum on upgrades to the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Center. At its March 24 meeting, the Board appointed Alice Johnston as the Chief Election Officer, and proceeded to read loan authorization bylaws three times. The next step in the process is to initiate the referendum seeking elector approval to borrow up to $35 million dollars for the upgrades and to increase...
Board Highlights - February 23 & 24, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:54 AM
North Central Local Government Association resolutions approved
Several resolutions calling for changes to provincial policies and programs are being referred to the North Central Local Government Association for consideration at its annual general meeting in May. Advocacy topics being brought to the NCLGA include:
- Returning to a market value based approach for Provincial Sales Tax levied on private used vehicle sales;
- Additional resources, funding, and support for local governments as the...
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