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Housing Minister to speak, the minister responsible for hosing in the BC Government will address the conference on housing hosted by the UBCM on Valentines weekend.
Ravi Kahlon
Ravi Kahlon BC Minister o Housing will address the conference on housing hosted by the union of british columbia municipalities on the weekend of the 13th and 14th of February.
Ravi was formerly the secretary for Parliament with respect to Sport and Multiculturalism.
Affordability
Weekend forum
The thought that access to housing is out of reach is a prime mover of talk in the market.
Editors note: If anyone looked,GIC renewals two year compound rates are dropping to 3 and a half percent
The UBCM is having a second housing summit. Its mandate is to be the voice of the municipal governments in BC and to have a unified lobby for issues including housing. Demand for housing including for new residents and in partnership with covid has put a pressure on affordable housing across Canada.
As of 2021, the vacancy rate in British Columbia’s rental market was quite low, with some areas seeing rates below 1%. This has contributed to heightened competition for rental properties and increased pressure on the availability of affordable housing. The situation has been further complicated by the influx of new residents and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing demand. The Government of British Columbia and the UBCM have been actively addressing these housing challenges to ensure the availability of affordable housing for the residents.
The Government of British Columbia has announced a new policy to address the affordability of rental housing. Starting from January 2024, the annual rent increase cap will be set at 3.5% below the inflation rate. This measure aims to provide more stability for renters by balancing the need for landlords to cover increasing costs while preventing excessive rent hikes.
The decision comes as a response to the ongoing housing challenges in the province, where the demand for housing, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has put significant pressure on affordable housing. With the vacancy rate in British Columbia’s rental market remaining quite low as of 2021, this new policy is expected to contribute to the availability of affordable housing for residents.
Valentine weekend
The conference runs the 13th through the 15th of February 2024.
British Columbia is known for its impressive snow pack, especially in the mountainous regions. The abundant snowfall in BC contributes to the province’s popular ski resorts and winter tourism industry. The snow pack not only provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem and water supply during the warmer months. Many people visit British Columbia specifically to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities offered by its significant snow pack.
The current snow pack levels in British Columbia are closely monitored, as they play a vital role in various aspects of the province. The abundant snowfall contributes to the region’s popular ski resorts and winter tourism industry, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Additionally, the snow pack plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem and water supply during the warmer months, making it an essential aspect of British Columbia’s natural environment. Many people visit British Columbia specifically to experience the beauty and recreational opportunities offered by its significant snow pack.
Grass lands producing grass for cattle are in demand for feed lots and dairy cows They feed for winter as well. for meat producers.
Photo KDG ( some believe that protein from soya is a better alternative to grass going through meat.)
October 7th 9:30 AM to 1 PM 2100 Block Quilchena Ave, last market for 2023.
Don’t be Pumpkin shy
The environment gets some relief from trucking food after growing by those that care to do some local initiative. The Nicola Valley Farmers Market, had a very successful year last year as they moved to the Arena parking lot on Voght and Merritt avenue, the proximity of shade trees and a more welcoming presence from a treed backdrop of the Baillie House Downtown Info Center made a comfortable and relaxed venue to present produce and artisan products for sale. The market operates Saturdays to early afternoon.
The season is coming to and end, with Thanksgiving on the horizon and it will be a good thing to see the industry of this assocation at it again.
BC Hydro Quick Chargers…
Quick chargers,BC Hydro at this writing BC Hydro is having installed two new Quick Chargers in the Space generally occupied by the Farmers market on Saturdays. The curling rink parking lot shares this space and has recently had 100 thousand K + face lift. this looks good for next seasons farmers market and bears well for the curling club which will enjoy the winter season, with two operating quick chargers we Hope. A construction fence remains at this 4 October writing so get the BC Hydro app a check for availability in the coming ( we hope short time)
We have trouble finding sympathy for most situations these days as warnings about things going unheeded and actions get blown out of right context is gripping people’s attention. The I need to do something it’s crisis is compelling and we hope that people will be understanding but prudent. PP
Normal moment
a minute to think…
In response to your request, here is some information about mask mandates:
A mask mandate refers to a government or public health authority’s requirement for individuals to wear face masks or face coverings in specific settings or situations. The purpose of a mask mandate is to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases, particularly during times of increased transmission, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mask mandates can vary in their scope and application. Some mandates may apply to specific locations, such as public transportation, indoor public spaces, or crowded outdoor areas, while others may be more widespread and require masks to be worn in all public settings. The specific details of mask mandates, including who is exempted and the types of masks that are considered acceptable, can be determined by the issuing authority.
It’s important to note that mask mandates are often implemented alongside other preventive measures, such as social distancing and hand hygiene, to provide a more comprehensive approach to limiting the spread of infectious diseases.
If you have further questions or need more specific information about mask mandates in your area, I recommend referring to official government or public health websites for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
The British Columbia municipalities convention is on in Vancouver at this moment. Convention host Anne Kang is engaged with the work of work of overseeing her first convention has the host. The convention theme is balancing act, Anne is also the minister of municipal affairs in the British Columbia government and it’s been a member of the ubcm for 15 years.
Discussions untill this time have included the decriminalization of illicit drugs and it’s difficulties and $40,000 forgivable loans to build suites on single-family dwellings.
Both items are typified as crisis.The group hosted a housing summit earlier and this is the 20th year since and drug laws were liberalized in BC.
Declaritive forum
The UBCM is a forum for discussion and getting together of municipalities across a province it will be passing resolutions that are declarative in nature and are sometimes brought back to the legislature or to the home jurisdictions of all the mayors and councils in BC. On the agenda is resolution in respect to difficulties in getting permits and to access annual allowable cuts for the forest industry.
Kevin Griffiths
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