Municipalities have only their local taxes to pay for services, and those funds can’t address the huge expenses of the devastation caused by natural disasters
Premier David Eby says proposal will be a key issue for expert task force he has formed to find ways of improving his government’s responses to natural disasters
Municipalities in B.C. are promoting FireSmart building materials and practices, but in most cases, those measures are not mandatory, leaving a gap that should be filled
Majority of essential workers are expected to return Monday and Tuesday to restore transportation, utilities, fuel and other needs for essential staff and municipal services