Engagement Summary The Ministry of Education’s scholarships and awards review is an opportunity to ensure BC Education System aligns with the new directions in education transformation as outlined in the BC Education Plan. The plan’s vision is to create a more flexible and dynamic education system where students are more engaged and better prepared for …
Engagement Summary The BC Bid Consultation was an online work space to discuss potential technology to support procurement in government. This process is also called Source to Contract and is all about better ways to establish contracts and manage the purchasing process. The Province asked for input on technology requirements being considered to streamline and …
Engagement Summary King Tides (also known as perigean spring tides) are extreme high tide events that occur when the sun and moon’s gravitation forces reinforce one another at times of the year when the moon is closest to the earth. They happen twice a year, but are typically more dramatic during the winter. While tides …
Engagement Summary Following the Mount Polley Tailings Pond Breach in August 2014, the Government of British Columbia, with the support of the Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ull First Nation) and the Williams Lake Indian Band, ordered an independent engineering investigation and inquiry into the breach, and an independent third-party review of all 2014 Dam Safety …
Engagement Summary The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invited the public to attend an information session to preview plans and provide comments on highway widening and intersection improvements on Highway 5 through the communities of Darfield and Vinsulla. The improvements are designed to ease congestion and alleviate drive frustration by providing a safe place …
Engagement Summary The B.C. Government asked British Columbians to share their thoughts on distracted driving penalties. As a first step, in late 2014, the B.C. had Government increased the penalties for using a hand-held electronic device while driving to include three penalty points, in addition to the existing $167 fine. During this consultation …
What was this engagement about? WesPac Midstream—Vancouver LLC (Proponent) is proposing to construct a marine jetty for berthing and transferring liquefied natural gas (LNG) to marine barges and carriers at Tilbury Island in Delta, BC, on the Fraser River. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act (2002) and …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to comment on the draft management plan for Beaver Valley Park until December 17, 2015. Beaver Valley Provincial Park spans 767 hectares, located approximately 50 kilometres south of Quesnel. It is characterized by annually inundated floodplain and a chain of lakes and wetlands connected by a meandering …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to provide initial feedback to inform the draft management planning process for Bridge Lake Park. Bridge Lake Park, spanning 405 hectares is located about 50 kilometres east of 100 Mile House near the town of Bridge Lake. The area is important for local recreation and resorts, which …
What was this engagement about? Citizens were invited to provide feedback on the draft management plan for Skaha Bluffs Park near Penticton, B.C. Skaha Bluffs Park is located south of Penticton on the east side of Skaha Lake. The park provides a variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, world-class rock climbing and wildlife viewing while also …
