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Board Highlights - September 28, 2023
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 03:30 PM
Orange Shirt Day continues to inspire board of directors
On the impending 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day, the board of directors took time today to acknowledge the origins and spirit of the event, which inspired the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Vice-Chair John Massier addressed the board and audience, and remarked “[Phyllis Webstad’s] story and her lived experience of dehumanization under a program sponsored by the federal government gives us pause to recognize only a...
Cariboo resolutions endorsed by Union of BC Municipalities
Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 11:33 AM
September 21, 2023
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Vancouver, BC – Five "made-in-the-Cariboo" proposals were sent in, and five came out as official policy for the Union of B.C. Municipalities. The Cariboo Regional District Board’s original resolutions will now form part of the UBCM’s work to advocate for changes in provincial law and programs to better support citizens of B.C.
The resolutions endorsed at UBCM included calls to:
- Empower property owners to make...
Regional District releases accessibility plan and seeks public feedback
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:00 AM
September 12, 2023
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Williams Lake, BC – The Cariboo Regional District has released its Accessibility Plan, providing guidance and direction on how it will address barriers in its services and operations. Like several other local governments, we are legally required to release a plan and provide a platform for public feedback on it.
Our plan focuses on three core areas:
- Physical barriers in our public facilities, including...
Board Highlights - September 7 & 8, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:26 AM
Electoral Area G Director Al Richmond is presented with a photo of the 108 Mile Heritage Site by Board Chair Margo Wagner in recognition of his 30 years of service to the Cariboo region.
Director Al Richmond recognized for 30 years of service
The board took some time to recognize Director Al Richmond of Electoral Area G for his 30 years of service to the region. Director Richmond, first elected in November 1993, has served in a variety of roles throughout his tenure, including as Chair of the...
Referendum date set on loans for new fire trucks in Miocene, Interlakes
Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 01:30 PM
September 11, 2023
23-16
Williams Lake, BC – Referendums are being scheduled for the Miocene and Interlakes areas to authorize loans for new fire trucks. On November 4, 2023, voters will be asked to cast their vote and decide on how funds will be borrowed to purchase new fire trucks.
Interlakes residents are being asked to cast their vote on a proposal to borrow up to $1.9 million through three separate loans each financed over...
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