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Posted on October 18, 2018
Village Update | Cannabis Retail Businesses in the Village of Pemberton
Following a Public Hearing, Village of Pemberton Council gave third and final reading of Zoning Amendment (Cannabis, Retail) Bylaw No. 847, 2018 on October 16, 2018. This Bylaw will set out regulations…
Posted on October 11, 2018
Provincial Sales Tax for Short Term Vacation Rentals
What taxes does a short-term vacation rental operator have to collect and remit? Effective October 1, 2018, all short-term vacation rental operators in British Columbia are required to charge and remit…
Posted on October 05, 2018
Friendship Trail Bridge Construction Update Highway 99 Traffic Disruptions & Noise Exemption Notification
The last phase of the installation of the Friendship trail Bridge, which crosses over the Lillooet River, will require intermittent road closures on Highway 99 at the bridge location and the need to work…
Posted on October 03, 2018
Council Adopts Non-Medical (Recreational) Cannabis Retail Policy
As the Regular Council Meeting, held on October 2nd, 2018, Village Council adopted a Non-Medical (Recreational) Cannabis Retail Policy. The Non-Medical (Recreational) Cannabis Policy identifies the requirements…
Posted on October 02, 2018
Community Advisory | Scheduled BC Hydro Outage on Sunday, October 14th
A planned eight hour power outage is scheduled for October 14th to repair equipment at the Pemberton Substation. The outage is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. and impact service to approx 3200 customers…
Posted on October 01, 2018
Media Release | Candidate Karen Love Withdraws from the 2018 General Local Government Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2018 Candidate Karen Love Withdraws from the 2018 General Local Government Election PEMBERTON, BC – Chief Election Officer, Sheena Fraser, has confirmed that the Honourable…
Posted on September 28, 2018
Public Notice | Notice of Election
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Pemberton that an election by voting is necessary to elect four Councillors, and one School Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates…
Posted on September 24, 2018
Public Notice | Provision of Permissive Tax Exemption
The Village of Pemberton proposes the following Permissive Tax Exemption bylaw to be brought forward at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers located…
Posted on September 24, 2018
Public Notice | Notice of Advanced & General Voting Opportunities
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Village of Pemberton that ADVANCED & GENERAL VOTING opportunities for the 2018 General Local Government Election are available as follows: Wednesday,…
Posted on September 24, 2018
Public Notice | Notice to Waive Public Hearing & Consider Third & Fourth Reading
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 841, 2018 Notice is given pursuant to Sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act that the requirement for a public hearing has been waived by Council respecting Zoning…
Posted on September 20, 2018
NOTAM Issued for Pemberton Regional Airport - September 20th & 22nd
Please be advised that a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued for Pemberton Regional Airport for September 20th and 22nd. The issued NOTAMS are as follows: Friday, September 20, 2018 | Runway Sweeping…
Posted on September 12, 2018
Invitation to Tender | Pemberton Downtown Enhancement Works
The Village of Pemberton invites tenders for:Downtown enhancement improvements on Frontier Street, Aster Street, Prospect Street, and Birch Road. The works include the following items, but are not limited…
Posted on September 11, 2018
Village of Pemberton Proclaims September 30th as Orange Shirt Day
At Council Meeting 1476, held on September 4, 2018, Village of Pemberton Council resolved to proclaim September 30th as Orange Shirt Day: WHEREAS the Truth and Reconciliation summary report calls for…
Posted on September 11, 2018
Coastal Fire Centre to Rescind Campfire Ban at Noon Today
Effective at noon on Sept. 11, 2018, campfires will once again be allowed throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The use of tiki torches, chimineas, and stoves and portable campfire apparatuses…
Posted on September 10, 2018
HAVE YOUR SAY | Single Use Items Reduction Strategy & Policy
Village of Pemberton Council are currently considering the creation of a Reduction Strategy and Policy for single-use items including; plastic bags, straws, styrofoam containers and single-use coffee…
Posted on September 10, 2018
HAVE YOUR SAY | Draft Non-Medical (Recreational) Retail Cannabis Policy
The Non-Medical (Recreational) Retail Cannabis Policy identifies the requirements for the retail sales of recreational cannabis in the Village of Pemberton. In particular, the policy includes the jurisdiction,…
Posted on August 30, 2018
Candidates Information Session - Monday, September 10th @ 7pm
Thinking of Running for Village of Pemberton Council? Please join Village Staff for a Candidates Information Session PURPOSE: An information session for anyone thinking of running in the upcoming October…
Posted on August 20, 2018
Construction of the Friendship Trail Bridge to Begin on Tuesday, August 21st
The Friendship Trail Bridge construction will take place in two phases: Phase One: Pile driving, August 21st to September 16th Phase Two: Bridge Installation, September 24th to October 15th The Village…
Posted on August 09, 2018
Public Notice | Notice of Nomination, 2018 General Local Elections
Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Pemberton that nominations for the offices of: Mayor (One) Councillor (Four) School Trustee (One) will be received by the Chief Election Officer…
Posted on July 30, 2018
Media Release | The Village of Pemberton & Lil'wat Nation to Partner on the Establishment of a Community Forest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 30, 2018 THE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON & Líl̓wat Nation TO PARTNER ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY FORESTVillage and Lil’wat Nation Form Spel̓kúmtn Community Forest Corporation…