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- FVRD 2025-2029 Financial Plan Public Survey Opportunity September 27, 2024 Since June 2024, FVRD staff has been preparing the 2025 Financial Plan. September marks an important time in the process where electoral area residents are asked to share how they wish to receive information about the FVRD 2025-2029 Financial Plan. Between September 27 and October 18, 2024, we are launching an online survey to gather resident’s insight. Read More
- FVRD Recognized at UBCM with an Honourable Mention in the Excellence in Governance category September 23, 2024 Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Financial Plan and public engagement journey has resulted in receiving prestigious recognition at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention last week. The FVRD Board and staff received the Honourable Mention award in the Excellence in Governance category for the 2024 UBCM Community Excellence Awards. Read More
- Service Interruption Notice: Boston Bar Water System August 22, 2024 The Fraser Valley Regional District will be conducting leak detection on the Boston Bar water system overnight on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29, 2024. Read More
- Hazard Advisory UPDATE - Chilcotin River Landslide & the Fraser River August 4, 2024 As a result of the landslide blocking the Chilcotin River, the Province of BC has advised their updated modelling provides an improved assessment of worst-case scenario risks. The modelling indicates water levels in the Fraser River is anticipated to be below freshet (spring snowmelt) seasonal levels. Public safety risks still apply. Read More
- Hazard Advisory - Chilcotin River Landslide & the Fraser River August 1, 2024 FVRD is aware of the Chilcotin River landslide and subsequent provincial emergency alert. The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) has been in contact with FVRD and staff are monitoring the situation. Read More
- North Fraser Fire Department Firefighter July 12, 2024 As a result of an off-duty incident, a North Fraser Fire Department Firefighter has passed away. At this time, the FVRD is waiting to speak with the grieving family to gauge their comfort level before issuing any further statements. Read More
- Air Quality Advisory - Cancelled July 11, 2024 The Air Quality Advisory for elevated ground-level ozone (smog) for the Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver that has been in effect since July 8, 2024 has been cancelled. Air quality has improved due to a change in the weather. Read More
- Air Quality Advisory In Effect July 8, 2024 An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Central Fraser Valley and Eastern Fraser Valley due to elevated ground-level ozone (smog) that is expected to last for a few days. Read More
- FVRD HAZARD REPORT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE May 7, 2024 The FVRD has a new Hazard Report and a new Emergency Management Plan available to support community resiliency by building awareness for FVRD residents. Read More
- FVRD 2023 Grant Financial Accountability Report Issued May 2, 2024 The annual reporting from Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid applicants, Regional Grant-in-Aid applicants, Chilliwack River Valley Cleanup Grant, and the Community Forest Grant highlights the important work occurring across the region. Read More