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Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII)
by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Municipal Information -- Table of Contents
British Columbia -- Municipal Information
100 Mile House
District of 100 Mile House
100 Mile House is located at mile 100 on the "Old Cariboo Gold Rush Trail". Other than monthly council meeting minutes (full
text since June 1999), a picture and email link for the mayor, listing of councillors and a full text report on the Economic
Development Strategy for the South Cariboo, this Web site does not have a lot of municipal government information. Interesting
features include a Local Business Directory, several slide shows, and links to tourist and recreation services.
(2000-03-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www2.bcinternet.net/~100mile/district/index.html
Abbotsford
City of Abbotsford
Vibrant photos add colour to the professional appearance of the City of Abbotsford's new Web site. Key sections of this
searchable web page include the Mayor & Council, City Departments, Directory of Services, Stats & Facts, What's New, Employment,
Initiatives & Projects, and Community Links. "AbbyViews" gives online access to municipal by-laws, council minutes, and reports. The
by-laws and minutes are searchable and have been archived since 1995. Reports to council for the years--2000 and 2001--include
full-text documents on topics such as the airport, corporate services, economic development, and fire rescue services. The closed
reports have restricted access for city councillors and administrators. Community news, historical notes of interest, and much
business and leisure information is readily available.
(2001-07-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.abbotsford.bc.ca/
Alert Bay
Alert Bay
Alert Bay is a crescent shaped island situated just off the Northeast coast of Vancouver Island and is approximately 180 miles
by water from the city of Vancouver. Consult this colourful Web site for information about the village, its council, history,
weather, artists, education services, tourism, local businesses, marine facilities, and more. The site map offers a concise table of
contents together with links to member Web sites such as the Albert Bay Community Net Home Page (designed to bring internet service
to the community at large) and a wide range of Alert Bay business links.
(2001-02-26, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://village.alertbay.bc.ca/
Anmore
Village of Anmore
On this site find a picture of Anmore Village Hall, and the telephone numbers, street and email addresses for the Mayor and four
councillors. (At time of viewing, the "mailto" email addresses were not working.) An Index of Anmore links to the following: a Brief
History of Anmore, the Official Community Plan, a new Zoning Bylaw (in .pdf format), Land Use Maps, Council Meeting minutes (Jan.25
to Jul.26, 1999), and council committees and reports. The Notice of Election has voting hours and regulations; lists councilor
candidates, and elected by acclamation: Mayor Hal Weinberg and School Trustee Holly Butterfield.
(1999-11-08, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.anmore.com/
Armstrong
City of Armstrong
Located in Southern British Columbia, Armstrong is a small community that boasts of pride, spirit and vision. Its Web page opens
with a warm welcome from the Mayor, photo of city council, and links to City Hall, Community, Parks and Recreation, History,
Development, and Business. The information on this site is primarily descriptive. Lacking are council meeting schedules, minutes,
agendas, or committee reports. There is a city coat of arms, municipal map, and a list describing the bylaws dealing with
requirements for subdivision, development, and building. Only two municipal documents are online--application forms for a Business
License and Building Permit. For further information, individuals need to write to the City of Armstrong mailing address or send a
direct email request to armstcty@sunwave.net.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.armstrongbc.com/city
Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Situated 10 kilometers south of Cache Creek on Highway 97C, 6 kilometers from the Trans Canada Highway, the Village of Ashcroft
is part of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). The Regional District is responsible for communications, economic,
emergency, planning, recreational and administrative services. The Village of Ashcroft Web site gives very brief facts about the
community, government services, economy, and history with an online historic walking tour. The link to the Thompson-Nicola Regional
District Web site http://www.tnrd.bc.ca/econ_dev/ashweb.asp lists key contacts.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.goldcountry.bc.ca/ashcroft/
Belcarra
Village of Belcarra
"The Lower Mainland's Best Kept Secret", the Village of Belcarra, has a Web page with General Information about its Mayor, four
Councillors, municipal staff, population and community. A 20th Anniversary Photo Album displays photos of the Mayor, Councillors,
pioneers and special guests who attended the August 22, 1999 celebration. The Tsleil-Waututh Treaty Information refers to the
Mayor's Report, special meeting agendas and minutes regarding the Treaty. As well, information about the Sasamat Fire Department,
Council Meeting Minutes (in .pdf format) starting January 1998 to present, and Local History is included. The Belcarra Historical
Group has published a new book entitled "Between Forest & Sea: Memories of Belcarra" which is available for sale. Other Local Links
complete the page with links to municipalities such as Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, City of Port Moody, Village of Anmore, District of
North Vancouver, and the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
(1999-11-08, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.vob.belcarra.bc.ca/
Bowen Island
Bowen Online
Bowen Island is located only 15 minutes by B.C. Ferries from West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay. This brief Web site lists the
Mayor, councillors, council meeting dates, and council meeting minutes archived since January 2001. As well, it includes the 2001
Island Business Directory, a Calendar of Events, local classified ads, news stories, discussion forums, and reports of opinion
surveys conducted by means of the site.
(2001-08-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.bowen-island-bc.com/
Burnaby
Burnaby
Through this site you'll link to a wealth of information about the city of Burnaby, its city council, city departments including
planning, engineering, fire, library, human resources, and parks and recreation. There is a message from the mayor, personal
profiles on each of the councillors, and links to current proclamations. A What's New section is updated regularly to include
"Information Burnaby" a popular mailer and events calendar. The Community section provides information on the history of Burnaby and
links to federal and provincial representatives, Burnaby's sister cities, and outside resources. It is possible to conduct a search
of the Burnaby Web site or to do an Internet Search. The search software used is Excite for Web Servers.
(1999-09-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/
Burns Lake
Burns Lake
As an incorporated municipality, the Village of Burns Lake located between Prince George and Smithers provides a variety of
local services to taxpayers. As described on their Web site these services include Animal Control, Building Inspection, Cemetery
Services, Environmental Health, Garbage Collection, General Services, Grant-in-Aid Program, Protective Services, Recreation and
Cultural Programs, Sewage Collection and Treatment, Street Maintenance, and Water Distribution. Also featured is the Mayor and
Village Councillors complete with their photos. As well Village Staff, dates of the Council meetings, and a short Council Report are
given. Of special interest is the community's profile and description of Burns Lake Community Forest Limited. This unique
environmental project is a community-owned corporation whose shares are held in trust by the Village of Burns Lake.
(2001-03-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.burnslake.org/
Cache Creek
Village of Cache Creek
Incorporated in 1967, the Village of Cache Creek is located in the South Central Interior of British Columbia west of Kamloops.
Very little municipal government information can be found on this site and only minimal tourist information is provided.
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.venturekamloops.com/pages/cachecreek/profile.htm
Campbell River
District of Campbell River
There are four sections on this Web site: Municipal, Community, Contact Information, and News Releases and each section has a
distinct drop down menu. The drop down menu for Municipal gives the mayor and council, council meeting schedule, council highlights,
and membership of boards, committees and commissions. Over twenty bylaws are available full text as either PDF or HTML files and a
page is devoted to District job postings. Under Community you will find local businesses, tourist sites, environmental links, and a
local picture gallery. Contact Information has e-mail and phone numbers for the mayor and council, municipal divisions, and
businesses within the district. News Releases connects to several full text PDF government documents such as the Council Progress
Report, Financial Plan Overview, and 2001 Strategic Plan.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://district.campbellriver.bc.ca/
Castlegar
Virtual Castlegar
The Virtual Castlegar is a searchable site that offers extensive information about Castlegar's arts, culture, businesses,
education, history, government, industries, recreation, weather, population and social happenings. Included is a message from the
mayor, picture gallery of Castlegar, and an electronic guestbook. The Virtual Castlegar Business Database may be searched by
business name and type of business. Unfortunately, only business names and categories are displayed; some have a Web page link, but
no addresses, telephone or fax numbers or email addresses are given. Of current interest, is a special invitation to businesses to
participate in the creation of a Castlegar Monopoly Game.
(1999-10-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.castlegar.com/
Central Kootenay Regional District
Central Kootenay Regional District
To view this Web site properly use Netscape 3.0 or higher and set the resolution to 600 or 800. The Central Kootenay Regional
District consists of the municipalities and un-incorporated electoral areas of Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Castlegar,
Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo and Creston who work together to provide and co-ordinate services in both urban and rural areas. There is an
overview page with links to maps, directors and municipal sites within the district. District department links include Waste
Management, Planning, Building, Administration, Fire and Recreation. A Waste Management Plan may be downloaded together with
valuable information about composting and recycling. The Planning Department gives important contact information and several bylaws
such as the Creston Valley Land Use Bylaw, Kootenay-Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan Bylaw, and Floodplain Management Bylaw
which may be downloaded. Administration includes district accounting, clerical, and advisory services. Under Fire and Recreation are
contacts and numbers for local fire departments and recreation centers.
(2000-03-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rdck.bc.ca
Chemainus
Chemainus
Chemainus, once strictly a mill town on Vancouver Island, has become better known for its world famous collection of outdoor
murals depicting the town's history. Appealing to visitors both inside and outside Canada, this page provides information about
local accommodation, artisans, retail businesses such as antique shops and art galleries, and cultural events. It serves as a guide
to recreation and travel in the area and links to the Chemainus and District Chamber of Commerce. No municipal government
information is included.
(2001-04-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.chemainus.com/
Chetwynd
District of Chetwynd
The District of Chetwynd, situated between Prince George and Dawson Creek, and nestled in the foothills of the northeast Rocky
Mountains of British Columbia has a professionally designed and colorful Web site. Municipal government information is very basic
and includes a Message from the Mayor, list of council members and administrative staff, and municipal employment opportunities. The
Mayor's Corner includes archived weekly messages from the Mayor dating from July 2000. General descriptions are provided for the
departments of Public Works, Recreation, Fire, Engineering, Municipal Airport and Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement. There is a
detailed site map featuring links to visitor information, economic development highlights, calendar of events and community
services.
(2001-08-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gochetwynd.com
Chilliwack
Chilliwack
Has a message from the mayor and detailed information on municipal departments. It consists of sections on Government, Business
and Economy, Tourism, Community Services, Leisure Services, Events, Environment, Web Sites, Weather and What's New. It is possible
to search the entire Web site or to specify searching a single section. A search of the entire Web site for the keyword sewage,
retrieved four html pages and eleven full text online documents read either by Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word Viewer 97. Of
noteworthy distinction is the District of Chilliwack's Youth Commission online directory of help lines and services for youth called
the Little Black Book (http://www.gov.chilliwack.bc.ca/leisure/youth-services/commission/BlackBook.html). Links are also made to
some very useful BC pages such as the British Columbia World Wide Web Sites Page
http://victoria.tc.ca/Resources/bcw3list.html#OtherBCWWW and BC Tel Yellow Pages http://www.mybc.com/yellowpages.
(1999-10-25, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gov.chilliwack.bc.ca/
District of Chilliwack
Has a message from the mayor and detailed information on municipal departments, including a description of the department, its
goals, the services provided, telephone numbers, and email access. There is also lots of tourism information and information on
recreational facilities, services for seniors, a community profile, some basic statistics on the population, tax returns, labour
force, building permits, information on recycling, photos and information on each councillor. The comprehensive municipal plan is
available for downloading.
Site available in English.
http://www.gov.chilliwack.bc.ca/
Clinton
Clinton
This colourful, framed Web site briefly describes the municipal government of the Village of Clinton listing the Mayor,
Councillors, address and email link to the Village office. The site includes descriptive directory type information about
accommodations, weather, service groups, tourist sites, businesses, recreation and history of the area.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://village.clinton.bc.ca/
Cloverdale
Cloverdale
Located in the lower Fraser Valley south of Vancouver, Cloverdale is one of six town centers within the City of Surrey. This
brief Web site provides directory type information for the following municipal government services: library, museum, parks and
recreation, police, fire, ambulance, schools and provincial government offices. A better municipal government source for Cloverdale
would be the City of Surrey http://www.city.surrey.bc.ca/. Of note though is the Cloverdale Reporter, a local online newsletter for
Cloverdale, published monthly and archived since February, 2000.
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cloverdale.bc.ca/
Colwood
City of Colwood
Although still under construction, this Web page includes much detailed information about the City of Colwood, one of the most
rapidly growing municipalities in the greater Victoria area. You can search the entire Virtual City Hall Web site using key words
and Boolean operators. The City of Colwood services are graphically organized into eight sections: Protective; Finance;
Recreational; Enviro Develop; Administration; Welfare; Transportation; and Enviro Health with directory information given for each
listing. Under Departments find general information about the departments, their staff, and as available plans, budgets and special
reports. Some of the following are noted as useful features: Ask City Staff, a section where residents may post questions and have
the answers displayed online; Contact Us, for links to councillors and city administrators; Business License, a section that
includes guidelines for new business and an online business license application form; and Colwood Council Minutes, Agendas and
detailed Budget 1999. Unfortunately, the city slide show was not working at time of viewing.
(1999-11-12, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://city.colwood.bc.ca/
Comox
Town of Comox
The Town of Comox, situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island north of Nanaimo, has a searchable Web site designed to give
the information you need to live, work, conduct business, and have fun in the Town of Comox. Its site includes municipal information
such as the Mayor's message, council meeting minutes and agendas dating from January 1999, several full text online by-laws,
descriptions of municipal departments, and links to recreation programs, community events and related sites.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.comox.bc.ca/
Coquitlam
City of Coquitlam
This site is an on-line source for community information, city programs, and services in Coquitlam. Current and useful
information is displayed under the following sections: City Government, City Services, Community, Development Services, Employment,
Leisure Activities, Parks & Environment, Projects, Public Safety, and Transportation. The site lists telephone numbers and addresses
for frequently called numbers and city facilities, and includes the City's Blue Pages in PDF format. There are links to currently
advertised job postings and to schedules such as due dates for taxes, garbage pickup, and cultural and leisure activities. For ease
of reference, use the detailed index arranged by section, or do a keyword search of the entire Web site.
(1999-11-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.coquitlam.bc.ca/
Courtenay
City of Courtenay
Useful municipal government information is provided on the City of Courtenay's simple and straightforward Web site. There is a
message from the mayor, listing of councillors, and City Business section with minutes from the most recent Council Meeting, list of
job opportunities, civic bulletin board, and links to community, corporate, development and operational services. The Bulletin Board
includes highlights from the 2001 Financial Plan, a link to information about the Tax Instalment Pre-payment Plan with electronic
application form, and news from the most recent monthly City Update. Development Services has building permit information, planning
documents such as Official Community Plan (Table of Contents only) and by-laws pertaining to zoning, development procedures, and
enforcement. Community services links to the Web sites of Courtenay Recreation and the Sid Williams Theatre. There is also
information about the Fire and Emergency Division and Parks Division. At the time of viewing it was not possible to search the site.
(2001-08-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.courtenay.bc.ca/
Cowichan
Cowichan Valley Regional District
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is a combination of four municipalities: Duncan; the District of North Cowichan;
Town of Ladysmith; and Town of Lake Cowichanon, and nine electoral districts which deal with local issues on a region-wide
perspective, as well as administering local functions for the unincorporated Electoral Areas directed by locally elected officials.
Its Web site describes the CVRD government and its departments; lists the board of directors and board meetings; outlines regional
services, electoral areas, and leisure services; and includes emergency planning and CVRD 2000 preparations.
(1999-11-22, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/
Cranbrook
Cranbrook
Described as the "Key City" in the Kootenays, the City of Cranbrook's Web site gives surprisingly little municipal government
information. Basic biographical background and contact links are given for the Mayor and Councillors. The council meeting schedule
is posted together with answers to frequently asked questions about city services such as garbage pickup, recreation, and
employment. Lacking are any online documents such as council meeting agendas, minutes, committee reports, by-laws or city permits.
Tourist, travel, historical, and community information is described, and links made to the Chamber of Commerce, Cranbrook Airport,
and other business sites.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://city.cranbrook.bc.ca/
Creston
Town of Creston
Situated in the southeast corner of British Columbia, between the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains, the Town of Creston is in the
centre of the Kootenays. Its basic Web site provides a brief description of the local government, a list of contacts, and general
geographic and tourist information.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.crestonbc.com/creston/index.shtml
Dawson Creek
City of Dawson Creek
This colourful Web site provides basic municipal government information, and conveys a real sense of pride in the City of Dawson
Creek with its descriptions of notable people, local history, community events and tourist sites. The page is organized into seven
sections: Community, Tourism, Region History, Economic Outlook, City Hall, Notable People, and Art & Culture. Under City Hall you
find photos of the mayor and municipal councillors, mayor's message, and the city's vision statement. Included as well are the
administrative officers, municipal addresses, meeting schedules, bylaws, and fees for permits and licenses. Council meeting minutes
are not included. The city map at time of review was not available.
(2001-03-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.dawsoncreek.ca
Delta
Corporation of Delta
This simple, but well designed Web page provides information about the Delta City Council, its meetings and business. Other
sections include: Corporate Services (such as 1999 election, annual budget, capital expenditure program, treaty negotiations and
employment opportunities), Engineering (with Geotechnical Requirements in Steep Slope Areas, Local Improvement Program, and Yard
Waste), Community Planning & Development (with Building Permits Statistics, Business Licences Issued - 1999, Public Hearing Listings
and Minutes), and Miscellaneous (including emergency preparedness, flood information and Map of Delta, Notice Board and Links to
Other Web Sites). Full text online documents are saved as .pdf files which are read by Adobe Acrobat Reader.
(1999-10-25, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.corp.delta.bc.ca/
Duncan
Duncan
Duncan, the city of totems, is located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo. City business
includes council agendas, meeting dates, appointments, budget, census and election information, watering restrictions, and how to
reach the Mayor, Council, Administration, Building Department and Public Works Department. There are links to Duncan's history, the
Duncan Chamber of Commerce, museum, Travel BC, and a visitor's guide. For more information about the regional local government of
the Cowichan Valley consult http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/. The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is a combination of four
municipalities: Duncan; the District of North Cowichan; Town of Ladysmith; and Town of Lake Cowichanon, and nine electoral districts
which deal with local issues on a region-wide perspective, as well as administering local functions for the unincorporated Electoral
Areas directed by locally elected officials.
(1999-11-22, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.duncan.bc.ca/
Elkford
District of Elkford
Known as the Wilderness Capital of BC, Elkford is situated in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. Its basic
Web site describes the district, lists council meeting dates, and describes municipal services such as fire protection, recreation,
administration, and bylaw enforcement. Community services contacts are listed for library, police, Chamber of Commerce and schools.
(2001-03-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.elkford.bc.ca/
Enderby
Enderby
This searchable site about the city of Enderby gives civic, recreational, community, historical, real estate, and economic
information. The primary industries of Enderby and District are agriculture (dairy, livestock, feed crops, small fruits and
vegetables, exotic animals) and forestry (logging, saw milling, planing, silviculture, and small value-added processing). Enderby
Business Online, produced by the Enderby Chamber of Commerce, is a Web presence for many local businesses and services and lists
retail, restaurant, automotive, beauty, accounting, insurance, financial, legal and medical services. Five sections include: Enderby
Business Directory, Explore Enderby, City of Enderby (with a message from the Mayor), Calendar of Events and Community Directory.
(1999-10-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.enderby.com/
Esquimalt
Esquimalt
Offers detailed information about the Esquimalt municipal government including the town council, council committees,
departments, policies, reports, and mission statements. A clear site map organizes the information under four sections: COUNCIL,
DEPARTMENTS, CONTACTS and ESQUIMALT INFO. The entire site is searchable by keyword; and within each section, there is a detailed
alphabetical index. Helpful features include provision of e-mail access to councillors, giving residents an immediate opportunity to
communicate with elected officials, and advance posting of agendas for upcoming council meetings. Of more general interest are links
to seven walking tours (under Esquimalt Info) with colorful visuals and descriptive comments about the community.
(1999-10-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.mun.esquimalt.bc.ca/
Fernie
Fernie
Municipal information found on the City of Fernie's Web site includes email and address links for the Mayor, council and staff
plus links to several city departments, policies and regulations and to the city's incorporation by-law of 1890. Online council
meeting minutes and agendas have been archived since January 2000. The Mayor's Council Liaison Appointments are listed; and a news
release dating from April 28,2000 is available. Notices of employment opportunities are current and have been updated.
(2001-07-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.fernie.bc.ca/
Fort St. John
Fort St. John
This official City of Fort St. John Web site is well designed with a useful quick link menu. The site includes a welcome message
from the mayor, considerable municipal government information, and a general overview of the city including map, recreational
facilities, industries, culture, and tourist sites. The municipal government information lists city departments, contacts,
descriptions, services, employment and tender opportunities, and a small number of online documents such as building inspection
reports, "Winter City Design Guidelines" and amendments to the official community plan and zoning bylaws. Online council meeting
minutes are archived back to September 1999. Noticeably missing is the official community plan. In need of correction is a spelling
error "ammendment ".
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cityfsj.com
Fraser Lake
Village of Fraser Lake
The Village of Fraser Lake, known as the White Swan Capital of British Columbia, is located 160 kilometers west of Prince
George. Its Web site displays a photo of white swans and links to brief descriptions of the community, its history, facilities,
population, businesses and points of interest. With the exception of a reference to building permits, no government information is
included.
(2001-03-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.village.fraserlk.bc.ca/
Fraser Valley Regional District
Fraser Valley Regional District
The Fraser Valley Regional Distirct (FVRD) page in table form offers much descriptive information about the district, its board
of directors, meeting schedules/agendas, Regional Growth Strategy, services, parks, opportunities for employment, and Treaty
Advisory Committee. The FVRD provides services such as fire protection, sewer, water, storm drainage, building inspection, bylaw
enforcement, planning, zoning and development, to the municipalities and electoral areas of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission,
Harrison Hot Springs, Hope and Kent. Planning and Building services remain undeveloped at time of viewing.
(2000-03-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/
Fruitvale
Fruitvale
The Village of Fruitvale Web page is part of the Greater Trail Internet Project and includes a Community Profile, Fruitvale
Yellow Pages, Tourist Information, and Community Organizations. No government information, aside from the village office address,
hours and description of the Village council, is given. Fruitvale is located east of the City of Trail on Highway 3B in the southern
interior of British Columbia. It was incorporated on November 4, 1952. Be sure to consult the Web site as events are planned for the
Village's upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration in 2002.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.trailnet.bc.ca/~fruitvale/
Gibsons
Gibsons
Gateway to the Sunshine Coast, the Town of Gibsons is situated 5 km from a vehicle ferry terminal, connecting with Vancouver.
Gibsons is surrounded by residential/ rural areas governed by the Sunshine Coast Regional District: Elphinstone (Area E), Roberts
Creek (Area D), and West Howe Sound (Area F). This Web site, hosted by the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, includes little government
information; but it does have a business directory, events calendar, and local tourist and economic information. A novel feature is
the "Send a Sunshine Coast post card to a friend".
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gibsonschamber.com/index.html
Gold River
Gold River
Gold River (population 1,800) is a village located just west of the center of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its Web site
mounted on Island Net provides much descriptive information about the history, geography, tourist attractions, accommodations,
facilities, recreation, and First Nations people of the area. No municipal government links or information was given.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.village.goldriver.bc.ca/
Golden
Golden
This Web site is not the official Town of Golden Web site. However, it does contain directory information regarding local
government, tourism, and community services. As well you will find colorful photos together with historical, and geographic
information. A link to what will be the official town Web site http://www.town.golden.bc.ca/ is included.
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gatewaytogolden.bc.ca/
Grand Forks
City of Grand Forks
Central to the Grand Fork's Web site is its city hall. Municipal government information is organized into six sections: Public
Works, Legislative Services, Fire Department, Accounts, Permits and Bylaws. The phrase "coming soon" is used as the site is still
under development. The sections are informative; however, they suffer from overuse of tables, photos, and a distracting background.
Under Public Works, municipal policies, guidelines, and regulations are described with appropriate contacts listed. City Council and
committees are listed. Full text of the Accounts bylaws is given. Guidelines for building permits are summarized. Bylaws are listed
in table form by number, date of adoption, amendment, and description. Related links to and about Grand Forks are also included.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca/
Greater Vancouver
Greater Vancouver Regional District
This straightforward Web site presents a wealth of information about the Greater Vancouver Regional District under the following
headings: What's New; Business Development; Issues, Plans and Projects; Departments, Committees and Members; Things To Do in GVRD
Parks; Archives; and GVRD Site Index. Public notices, agenda packages, fact sheets, brochures, and news releases are available
online. The Livable Region Strategic Plan 1999 Annual Report is available as a .pdf file. For each of the eleven district
departments such as Air Quality, Communications and Education, and Regional Housing, there is descriptive and contact information.
Archived news releases and reports date from 1995. The site index is a comprehensive table of contents. The GVRD is a large district
centered on the City of Vancouver together with twenty adjoining municipalities: to the east, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam,
Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody; to the north and west, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, North Vancouver City and District, Belcarra and
Anmore; and to the south, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley City and Township and to the north east, Maple Ridge and Pitt
Meadows.
(2000-03-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gvrd.bc.ca
Greenwood
Greenwood
Greenwood's subtle olive and tan Web site was funded in part by the Community Access Program. Still under development, the well
designed site has five main pages: About the City, Business Directory, Things to Do & See, Bulletin Board and Links. Greenwood is
located between the Okanagan and Kootenay areas in southern British Columbia. It is the smallest city in Canada and was incorporated
in 1897. "About the City" includes a photo album, maps, list of the mayor, councillors and committees, and brief description of city
services such as Garbage Collection. Council meeting minutes are archived online since January 2000. There is an online form to
request information. The "Business Directory" features an alphabetical and category listing for over sixty businesses and includes
for each entry a scanned business card, brief description, address, telephone and fax number, and email contact.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.greenwood.bc.ca/
Hazelton
Hazelton
Located in northwestern British Columbia, the Hazeltons lie at the junction of the Skeena and Bulkley River Valleys situated 60
km northwest of Smithers and 290 km northeast of Prince Rupert. The Hazeltons are comprised of several communities. These include
the Village of Hazelton and District of New Hazelton which serve as the principal commercial and administrative centers; and South
Hazelton, Gitanmaax and Kispiox Indian Reserves, and the rural settlements of the Kispiox Valley to the North. The Web site provides
a very brief overview of the history, location, attractions and services in the community. Details of the municipal government give
a list of the mayor, council members, and an e-mail, mail and telephone contact for the village.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.village.hazelton.bc.ca
Highlands, District of
District of Highlands
This unpretentious site includes a wealth of municipal information. The District of Highlands Municipal Office has Internet
accessible pages of innumerable municipal documents. These include full text council meeting agendas dating from 1996, minutes
dating from 1995, and over twenty bylaws. Staff and committee directory listings are complete with direct e-mail links. District
organizations such as the Highlands Firefighters' Association, Highlander Publishing Group, Highland Ratepayers' Association, and
Highland Parks and Recreation Association are described. Full text issues of the quarterly newsletter, the Highland News, date from
1994. The Events calendar briefly lists current community events and meeting places. Past notices and news articles posted since the
Web site's inception include such items as "2000 Road Improvement Projects", "New Municipal Hall Construction" and "Municipal
Elections Page". The Web site also features a District of Highlands Bulletin Board Service, Highlands Internet Marketplace, and tour
of the area complete with detailed maps and pictures.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.highlands.bc.ca/
Hope
Hope
Created by the Hope and District Chamber of Commerce, this basic Web site provides information of interest to residents and
visitors about Hope and the scenic Fraser Canyon. There are links to the Chamber of Commerce, community organizations and services,
calendar of events, and District of Hope government. The mayor and councillors are featured with their photos, biographies, and
contact information. A monthly council meeting schedule and council meeting highlights dating back to November 1999 are posted.
Under General Information are the addresses and contacts for various municipal administrators and staff.
(2001-08-01, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.hopechamber.bc.ca
Horsefly
Horsefly
Located north east of Williams Lake, Horsefly is a small community dating back to the 1859 Cariboo Goldrush. This site contains
little municipal government information. It primarily provides historical, tourist and recreation information about the area.
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.horsefly.bc.ca/
Houston
District of Houston
Incorporated in 1957, Houston is located midway between Prince Rupert and Prince George. Last modified July 2000, its Web site
features basic government information on the Mayor and Council, Finances, Facilities, Bylaws, Parks and Recreation, and Fire
Department. Unfortunately, the Council meeting minutes from the June 20th, 2000 meeting are the only minutes included and the
meeting schedule posted is that for the year 2000. There is valuable information on the site about the community, its history,
businesses and tourism industry and a direct link to the Houston Chamber of Commerce is included.
(2001-03-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://district.houston.bc.ca/
Hudson's Hope
Hudson's Hope
Described as the Land of Dinosaurs and Dreams, the District of Hudson's Hope is located on the banks of the Peace River in
northern British Columbia and is renowned for its proximity to the W.A.C. Bennett Dam only 20 minutes away. Its colourful Web site
includes sections on What's New, Fast Facts, We Have It All, Land of the Dinosaur and Dreams, and Contact Us. What's New includes
information on the museum, most recent community contest, Williston Lake Reservoir User's Guide, and campground and parks. There is
little municipal government information with the exception of the Mayor's report taken from Tidbits, the local bulletin found under
Local News. Historical, geographic, recreational and tourist information is also available together with an invitation to subscribe
to the online newsletter.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://dist.hudsons-hope.bc.ca/
Invermere
Invermere
Invermere-on-the-Lake is located between Golden and Fairmount Hot Springs. Its Web site provides basic mayor and council
information. Council meeting agendas and minutes have been posted online since January 1999. An e-mail directory lists city
departments and contacts. Coming in the future under By-laws will be notices of motion for new by-laws, changes to by-laws, and the
Official Community Plan. The remainder of the site describes the community (health, education, social, spiritual), and offers
tourist and recreational information with links to related sites.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.invermere.net/
Kamloops
City of Kamloops
The City of Kamloops Web site features a wealth of information about the city, its services, departments, administration,
bylaws, leisure facilities, and Sister City, Uji in Japan. Navigational aids include a detailed table of contents for the site
arranged alphabetically starting with Building, Going into Business, Bylaws, Calendar of Events, City Organization, Garbage &
Recycling, Permits and Applications, and ending wtih Water, Fire and Police. Municipal information includes a message from the
Mayor, links to city councillors, a city organization chart, bylaws in PDF format, online council meeting minutes archived since
January 1999, online property information, and the "Kamplan 1997" -- Kamloop's city plan. As part of the Kamloops Social Plan the
Supporting Communities Partnership Initiative Homelessness includes committee minutes and reports. The entire Web site may be
searched and is updated frequently.
(2001-07-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kamloops.bc.ca/
Kaslo
Kaslo
This Web guide provides a rather disorganized array of information links about the Village of Kaslo and its community,
recreation, travel, economy, and history. The Village of Kaslo is part of the Regional District of Central Kootenay located in the
southeast corner of British Columbia and bounded by the waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. A link to Kaslo Infonet
http://www.kin.bc.ca/ is useful for information about the Kaslo and Community Forest Project, work of the Kaslo Restorative Justice
Committee and includes a searchable Kaslo directory. Other than the Village hall address, hours and telephone number, no municipal
government information is provided.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.kaslo.com/
Kelowna
City of Kelowna
As stated "the purpose of this web site is to provide the public with quick and easy access to information about local
government programs and services as well as links to other sites". There are several pages of information including the mayor's
welcome, news and views, community information, council, emergency services, job opportunities, city services, departments, FAQs,
Kelowna International Airport, Official Community Plan Review/Update, contacts, links and documents. Municipal information includes
short biographies about each councillor, detailed council meeting minutes, policies, and committee reports. To view many of the
pages you need to use a Java-enabled browser. Under 'NEWS and Views' you'll find Community Grant Application Forms and the current
Community Indicators Report. There is a News History Report that archives older items found in this section. FAQ's focus on property
taxes and utility billing. This well developed site is searchable by phrase or keyword. A search produces abstracted entries that
link you to online documents such as bylaws, Official Community Plan, discussion papers, survey results, and information about the
five city departments: Finance and Corporate Services, Human Resources, Parks and Leisure Services, Planning and Development
Services, and Works and Utilities.
(2000-01-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.kelowna.bc.ca/
Kent
District of Kent
Situated in the Fraser Valley, along the north side of the Fraser River, the District of Kent includes as its largest community
the town of Agassiz. Government information on this simple Web site includes council meeting dates, delegation procedures, minutes
of the last council meeting, and descriptions of the Engineering and Recreation Departments. You will also find brief District News,
a list of Monthly Events, and general tourist, economic and recreation information. Navigation features of the site need
improvement.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/
Keremeos
Keremeos
Keremeos is situated 30 miles from Penticton and is a small village. Its brief Web page lists the mayor, councillors, and
administrative officer. No council meeting minutes, agendas or schedules are included. However, over twenty bylaws are available
online as full text documents. Municipal projects are described briefly and emergency and service contacts are listed. The "About
Us" section reports brief geographical and historical information about the village.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://keremeos.com/village/index.html
Kimberley
Kimberley
Located in the East Kootenays, Kimberley hosts a Web site with information on history, travel and tourism, recreational events,
local businesses, and much more. There is a Calendar of Events provided by the Chamber of Commerce. However, no government
information is included.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.kimberleybc.net/index.shtml
Kitimat
District of Kitimat
Kitimat, a city in northwest British Columbia, offers a vital link to Pacific and global shipping lanes. This modest site
provides basic information about the community-its geographic location, basic industries and resources, and descriptive information
about housing, health care, community service clubs, and climate. There is little municipal government information provided. Under
'Services' both city and emergency services are listed. At the time of viewing the link to municipal council meetings and agendas
was broken. In the section entitled 'Contacts' you'll find listed the Mayor, councilors, and Municipal Planning Team. Four direct
email links include the city clerk, economic and development officer, purchasing officer, and general inquiries.
(2000-01-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://city.kitimat.bc.ca/
Kitimat - Stikine
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine covers an area of 100,000 square kilometers in northwestern British Columbia and
includes as member municipalities: Kitimat, Terrace, Stewart, Hazelton and New Hazelton. The Regional District administers services
ranging from rural land use planning, to a community water system, to fire protection, to library services, to a public marina. Its
attractive and well designed web site provides information about the Regional Board, its staff, and projects and services. The
Regional District Board meeting of November 27, 1999 minutes and agenda for the December 10, 1999 meeting are also posted online.
There are no archived agendas or minutes.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rdks.bc.ca/
Kootenay-Boundary
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Incorporated in 1966, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary in the southern interior of British Columbia is made up of
eight incorporated (urban) municipalities (Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway Montrose, Rossland, Trail, and Warfield) and
five unincorporated (rural) Electoral Areas. At the time of viewing, the government information featured the following district
departments: Waste Management, Economic Development, and Fire Services/Protection. Economic Development includes profiles for each
community. Waste Management has general recycling information plus the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. Fire
Services/Protection lists five fire stations with addresses and photos. Under construction were pages for Planning, Administration
and Building Inspection. Noticeably missing were listings of the Regional District Board of Directors and any records of meetings or
projects. Variations in font style, inconsistent line spacing, and use of distracting backgrounds made this a difficult Web site to
navigate and read.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rdkb.com/
Ladysmith
Ladysmith
Ladysmith, a town located on Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo, has a colourful and well-designed Web site with much community
and government information. "City Hall" includes a photo and message from the mayor plus full text (PDF files) of council meeting
agendas and minutes dating from Sept. 2000. Under "Departments" you will find an organizational chart and five municipal department
pages describing their roles and responsibilities. These include Finance; Parks, Recreation and Culture; Public Works, Fire/Rescue,
and Development Services. The Ladysmith Recreation and Culture page at time of viewing was under construction. Additional links
include History, Our Town, Film Industry and Chamber of Commerce.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.ladysmith.bc.ca/
Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan
The Town of Lake Cowichan, located west of Duncan on Vancouver Island, was incorporated in 1944. Its Web site is organized in
five sections: these are Jobs Available, Tourism, Press Releases, Council, and Departments. Each section contains some government
information. Under "Council" you will find a photo of the mayor and town council, mayor's message, and descriptions of the powers
and duties of the mayor and councilors. As well, council meeting agendas, minutes (dating from January, 2000), and meeting schedules
are available full text. Many full text by-laws are included and a drop down menu makes it possible to display them according to
topic. Under "Departments" you will find a photo of city hall and eight department pages. At the time of viewing Bylaw Enforcement,
Fire Protection, Parks and Recreation and Public Works were not constructed.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca/
Langford
District of Langford
Tastefully designed, this municipal government site may be browsed or searched using drop down menus and a simple navigation
bar. Full text electronic documents have been saved in Adobe PDF and include council and committee agendas and minutes since January
1998; over thirty departmental brochures; many bylaws and community plans (including the Official Community Plan). The Mayor and
councillors are listed with their telephone numbers. Administrative staff is listed under Contacts with direct e-mail links. An
electronic Feedback form invites public input. The "Downtown Langford Revitalization Newsletter", Frequently Asked Questions, and
invitation to the Public Open House convey the impression that participation by the public in municipal affairs is valued in the
District of Langford.
(2001-03-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.langford.bc.ca/
Langley
Langley
Striking in its visual appeal, there are six major sections on this searchable site: Mayor and Council, Services, Recreation,
Community, Development and Contacts. The Mayor and Council section has a message from the mayor, lists the councillors with their
committee responsibilities, and archives council meeting minutes and agendas from January, 2001. The Services section includes
garbage pickup, recycling, water supply, police, fire, business licenses and building permits. By going to the Recreation section
you link to a calendar of events, city parks and recreation, library, and recreational programs. The Community section includes a
community profile, history, location, and links to information about medical, educational and religious services. The Development
section features the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws, and Development Applications. Under Contacts you will find a
well-designed site map, simple organizational charts and municipal government directory.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.langley.bc.ca/
Township of Langley
An interesting and useful Internet connection with a site index and current information about the Township of Langley organized
into What's New, FAQ, Visit Langley, Scenes of Langley, Events, Public Notices, Interesting Links, Telephone Numbers and Township
Departments. As well, there are links to Council, Departments, Parks and Recreation, Business, Maps, and Forms. The Council section
features a photo and message from the Mayor followed by photos of the councillors and their direct e-mail links. Council minutes
dating from 1994, bylaws, agendas, corporate and committee reports are available electronically and searchable by keyword. Township
Government gives a profile of the community, outlines the role of local government officials including the mayor, councillors and
department administrators, and links to an organizational chart of the Township of Langley Divisions. The Business section features
statistical and descriptive information about Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial Developments, Education and Research, Parks &
Culture, Transportation and Utilities. Online forms such as applications for business licences, building permit applications, and
complaint forms are available as Adobe Acrobat files that may be printed and sent in.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.township.langley.bc.ca/
Lumby
Lumby
Located 25km east of Vernon in the North Okanagan, Lumby was first incorporated in 1955. The Lumby Community Access Program, a
federally funded initiative, has contributed to the development of this Web site. There is some municipal government information
with links to the Community Adjustment Team, Monashee Economic Development Advisory Council, and Monashee Center Development Team. A
wealth of historical information can be found, as well as links to the Lumby Valley Times, a free weekly newspaper, and to the Lumby
Seniors Internet.
(2000-06-27, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.monashee.com/
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Located 190 kilometers north of Prince George, Mackenzie is best known as the gateway to the largest man-made lake in Canada and
home of the largest tree crusher. Valuable municipal information on its Web site includes: the District's Mission Statement; Council
list with Mayor and Councillors; Council Meeting Agendas; and Council Minutes dating from January 2000. District of Mackenzie
Departments Web pages include Organizational Chart, Mackenzie Economic Development Office, Financial Information, Building
Inspections, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Leisure Services, and Job Postings. Each Web page is primarily descriptive
and includes contact information. Although the Web site is supposed to be searchable, this feature was not functioning at the time
the site was reviewed.
(2001-03-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.mackenzie.bc.ca/
Maple Ridge
District of Maple Ridge
Municipal information found on this well designed and colourful Web site includes photos and biographical information about the
mayor, councillors and senior executive officers, descriptive information about each of the city's fourteen departments, as well as,
brief information about the city's committees and commissions. At the time of viewing planning reports and city bylaws were not
available online and the searching tool called Fast Find did not operate. Press releases, council minutes and agendas for the past
two months are available and can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Community information includes emergency services, businesses,
tourism, calendar of events, and a section called Town Center which includes fast facts, question and answers, and planning for the
expansion and development of Maple Ridge's town center.
(2000-01-18, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://district.maple-ridge.bc.ca/
Masset
Masset
Located on Masset Inlet near the north shore of Graham Island, the northern most major island of the Queen Charlotte Islands,
Masset is one of three incorporated settlements and has the largest population. Some of the pages on the Village of Masset Web site
are Routes to Masset, Area Photos, Neighbouring Communities & Districts, Local Events, Island Merchants, Recreation, Employment and
Training, Masset History, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Links, Contact Us, and News & Announcements. There is no municipal government
information available.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.massetbc.com/
Merritt
City of Merritt
Provides basic information about Merritt's municipal government listing the mayor, councillors, city departments, and email
contacts. The City of Merritt's 1999 Strategic Plan and Public Services Directory can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Items
missing are council meeting agendas, minutes or committee reports. Regional and city maps are available online identifying Merritt's
location 271 kilometers northeast of Vancouver. Businesses and recreational opportunities are highlighted and for some Web, video
and audio links are given.
(2000-01-18, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.merritt.bc.ca/
Midway
Village of Midway
The Village of Midway is located in the southern interior of British Columbia along the Washington State border. Its Web site
has a colourful presence. Municipal government information is limited to directory type entries about the village office, services,
tourism and businesses. An historic picture gallery adds interest and value to the site.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://hp.bccna.bc.ca/Community/Midway/index.html
Mission
District of Mission
This searchable Web site provides extensive municipal government information. Available online are detailed city clerk
memorandums, letters to council, records of council meetings, schedules, agendas, and minutes. Councillors are listed, current
election results reported, most frequently requested city bylaws detailed, and the Direction 21/Strategic Plan documented. Property
information covers development applications, heritage sites, leases and licenses, municipal properties, planning and development,
private property, and soil and gravel removal. To view some of the files you require Key View Pro, and other plug-ins and
applications. Together with the City of Abbotsford, the District of Chilliwack, and surrounding electoral areas, Mission
participates in a newly formed regional political alignment referred to as the Fraser Valley Regional District. Links to these sites
are included. As well, general community information, organizations, education, tourism, and business directories are featured. A
Community Chatter section serves as a bulletin board for current community information and discussions.
(2000-01-20, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.mission.bc.ca/welcome.htm
Nanaimo
City of Nanaimo
Has a community profile, City Hall schedule, information on the City Council and the Administration, the mayor's and
councillors' postal and email addresses, staff telephone directory, City Council meeting minutes and agendas, and information on
reports from the Land Use planning process. City bylaws are available, including #6000, the official community plan. The 1997
provisional budget is also here.
Site available in English.
http://www.city.nanaimo.bc.ca/
Regional District of Nanaimo
The Regional District of Nanaimo is one of 27 regional governments in B.C. Created in 1967, it is a partnership of three
municipalities (Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach) and eight unincorporated electoral areas. It is governed by a Board of 16
Directors who meet monthly to govern affairs, establish local bylaws and public policy. This searchable Web site includes a site
map, online meeting calendar dating back to January, 1998 with complete agendas and minutes, and list of the Board of Directors and
Standing Committees. There are no direct email links by director, instead one is directed to email the regional district as a whole
or specific departments. There is a useful Bylaw Database searchable by keywords. The results provide bylaw numbers, dates,
amendments and a sentence description of each bylaw. Several pages of information are provided about the regional district
administration, information services, finance, human resources, community, development, and environment services. At the time of a
viewing, there was a navigation problem as it was not possible to move backwards and forwards from one page to another within a
given frame.
(2000-01-21, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rdn.bc.ca/index2.htm
Nelson
City of Nelson
Nelson's vision for the future is to retain its heritage and artistic character, attract service-sector industries that are
clean and labour intensive, revitalize and strengthen its downtown and improve accessibility to the waterfront. While the Help
section of the Web page is still under construction, much information about the municipality of Nelson including its history,
culture, education, service-sector industries, and city hall is provided. Major headings include City Hall, Community, Tourism,
Economy, What's New and Help. On the left side of the page are subheadings linking to more descriptive material such as the welcome
from the mayor, list of city councillors, committees, city directory, bylaws, newsletters and minutes. At the time of viewing, the
most recent information was as of November 20th, 1999 with the newly elected councillors and mayor. As for the newsletters, meeting
minutes, and reports, they have been archived since January, 1998, and the most recent was April, 1999 at the time of site review.
Online bylaws cover council procedures, animal control, noise control, business licensing, fire prevention, and the Official
Community Plan.
(2000-01-22, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.nelson.bc.ca/
New Denver
New Denver
The Village of New Denver situated on Slocan Lake in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia's southern interior was a
Japanese-Canadian Internment Camp during World War II. Its Web site links you to the New Denver Museum, Nikkei Internment Memorial
Centre, and Kohan Reflection Gardens. As well, there are links to Lucerne Elementary Secondary School; and to the Village Office
with its address, telephone number, email address and most current council meeting minutes and agendas posted for public viewing.
(2000-05-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.newdenver.ca/
New Westminster
City of New Westminster
View a panorama of the Royal City, its coat of arms, and a photo of the newly elected city council. Link to sections such as
Services, Departments, Employment, Links, Economic Development, and Press Releases. City Services from Animal Control to Zoning are
displayed alphabetically giving information about regulations, bylaws, and contacts. City departments include the mayor's office,
city council, building/plumbing, engineering, human resources, finance, fire and rescue services, Irving House Museum/Archives,
library, parks and recreation, planning and police. Council and committee minutes are archived since January 1997. Under Links are
connections to other cities, city organizations and city businesses. Economic Development lists annual economic planning reports
from 1995 may be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Press releases from July to September 1999 are available.
(2000-01-21, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.new-westminster.bc.ca/
North Cowichan
District of North Cowichan
Incorporated in 1873, North Cowichan is one of the oldest municipalities in British Columbia. North Cowichan consists of the
neighbourhoods of Crofton, Chemainus, Maple Bay, Westholme, Somenos, Inter-lakes, and Genoa Bay. The Web site includes: municipal
archives with coat of arms, history book, and photo gallery; an alphabetical and numerical list of municipal bylaws (still under
construction); council business with the Official Community Plan Progress Reports and council minutes in .pdf format from 1997 to
present; and links to services such as garbage collection and transportation schedules and a handy municipal staff telephone
directory.
(1999-11-22, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northcowichan.bc.ca/
North Saanich
District of North Saanich
The District of North Saanich is located on the Saanich Peninsula and lies approximately 27 kilometers (19 miles) north of
Victoria. It is a rural residential area and includes the town site of Sidney. This modest Web site includes the District of North
Saanich Crest and history, plus a useful schedule of fees and charges for animal control, building, businesses, photocopying and
purchase of documents, vehicle license plates, and water. The Official Community Plan, Municipal Council Minutes, Agendas, and
Budget Information (dating back to 1997) are online. Notice of Referendum on Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal in the
Southeast Quadrant Area held October 2, 1999 is available plus information about the North Saanich Fire Department, Panorama
Recreation Centre, and the Sidney/North Saanich Speed Watch Program. There is a report of the 1998 Community and Cultural Facility
Questionnaire and a page linking to local Victoria area governments.
(2000-01-23, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.crd.bc.ca/nsaanich/index.htm
North Shuswap
North Shuswap
The North Shuswap consists of the communities of Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, St Ives and Seymour Arm
and is located on the north shore of Shuswap Lake. Its Web site is informative about accommodations, restaurants, arts and culture,
history, recreational activities and current events. Only scant municipal government information under the community profile gives
the name of the regional district, Columbia-Shuswap, and directory information for the Director, North Shuswap (Area F) and Regional
Office in Salmon Arm.
(2001-03-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.northshuswapbc.com
North Vancouver
City of North Vancouver
An unique feature of the City of North Vancouver Web site is its multilingual information about the city in Chinese, Farsi,
English, Japanese, and Spanish. Key visuals highlight the major sections: City Hall, Tourism, Economic Development, Community
Groups, Recreation, and Emergency Services. The Top Ten most commonly asked questions (with their answers) range from "How do I know
if I live in the City?" to "What is my Garbage Schedule?". It is possible to conduct a keyword search of the site, browse a detailed
hierarchical index, submit an online property search, and view a detailed map of the city. Several city bylaws are online; some in
standard format and others as .pdf files. Photos together with mailing, residential, and email addresses are given for the Mayor and
councillors. Current election results plus archived results dating from 1974 are reported. View News Releases back to May, 1998. In
addition to the Official Community Plan, North Vancouver has developed a Social Plan intended to define a vision for the quality of
life in North Vancouver and to identify a number of new and ongoing actions the City will take over the next five years to address
community social issues. The Web site admirably aids the City of North Vancouver in its Mission "to continue to provide effective
government which balances community needs and resources thereby maximizing the City's potential".
(2000-01-23, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cnv.org
District of North Vancouver Info Web
Described as a "comprehensive online information service", this Web site has the District's bylaws in full text, information
from the Board of Health on hospitals and clinics, community services, phone and fax staff directory, Council agendas, minutes,
public hearings and reports, photos of councillors, "municipal guide" explaining how municipal government works, news releases,
links to other information.
Site available in English.
http://www.district.north-van.bc.ca/
Oak Bay
District of Oak Bay
Oak Bay's Municipal Hall Web site gives basic information about various municipal services and Council activities. Meeting
minutes of the Municipal Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Committee of the Whole are posted. Several online application
forms for licenses and permits in Oak Bay include the following: the Business License Application Form; Residential Business Form;
Subdivision Approval Procedure Form; Plumbing Permit Application Form; Building Permit Application Form; and a General Application
Form. The most requested CONSOLIDATED BYLAWS adopted by the Municipal Council are online in standard form and as .pdf files. An
alphabetical list of municipal services is included under "New Residents" together with directory information. For the names of the
Mayor and Councillors consult the section called "Contacts". The section "Search Business" is a searchable database containing the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of companies that are licensed to do business in Oak Bay.
(2000-01-23, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.oak-bay.bc.ca/
Okanagan-Similkameen
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Currently under construction, this Web site for the Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (which includes the rural
areas surrounding the municipalities of Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Penticton, Summerland, and Princeton) is a starting point for
background information about the district's departments, area, directors, 1999 election, and answers to some commonly asked
questions. There are six departments including Administration, Building, Finance, Legislative Services, Planning, and Public Works.
Each department is described with links to any available online documents such as regulatory bylaws and permits. Noticeably missing
are regional district meeting agendas and minutes. A search box is provided but depends upon the user having Front Page extensions.
(2000-03-04, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rdos.bc.ca
Osoyoos
Osoyoos
The Osoyoos Web site describes Osoyoos as British Columbia's Treasure in the Sun. Included under the site's heading Local
Government is an outline of the roles, responsibilities and contacts for each municipal department; answers to commonly asked
questions; a telephone directory; description of the town council and each councillor's portfolio; council meeting agendas and
minutes; and several full text bylaws. The council meeting agendas and minutes (as .pdf documents) date from August, 1998. There is
also information provided about the town, its economy, Osoyoos Business and Community Development Centre, and a local online
business directory.
(2000-03-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.osoyoos.bc.ca/
Parksville
City of Parksville
A detailed Site Index gives an overview of the type of information you will find on this Web site about the picturesque
oceanside City of Parksville on Vancouver Island. It begins with City Council, City Services, City Departments (Building,
Engineering, Finance, Fire, Community Planning, etc) and ends with useful community and governmental links. The Mayor's message and
photo together with the local council, committees, neighborhood, and economic information are welcoming and helpful. Direct email
links for several city councillors and administrators are provided. Upcoming council meeting agendas and minutes are available.
Archived minutes from past years have not been included. Bylaws and information about licenses and permits are described. A Draft
Community Economic Development Strategy has been posted for community feedback. Under New Projects is the application submitted by
the city to the federal government's Smart Community Directorate for a Civic & Technology Centre. This facility will house the
administrative and governance offices of the City and the School District along with the campus of Malaspina University-College and
will also be the new home of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. The Calendar of Events is not maintained by the City of
Parksville but provides links to several Island tourism pages.
(2000-01-29, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.parksville.bc.ca/
Peace River
Peace River Regional District
The Peace River Regional District was formed to provide services to municipalities and rural areas (such as Charlie Lake,
Taylor, Fort St. John, South Taylor, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Kelly Lake) in the area from the Alberta Border west to the Rocky
Mountain divide and north to the 58th parallel. The District Web site presents minimal information and its most recent update at the
date of viewing was May 22, 1998. There are photos and names of the regional district directors, links to three of the
municipalities in the district, some financial statements from 1996-1998, general guidelines for petitioners and delegations to the
Regional Board of Directors, and Lakeshore Development Guidelines included.
(2000-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.pris.bc.ca/prrd/
Penticton
City of Penticton
The City of Penticton Web site links to the Chamber of Commerce, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Tourism, Festivals and
Events, and Economic Development. There is no government information on this site.
(2000-03-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.penticton.bc.ca/
Pitt Meadows
District of Pitt Meadows
Local government information found on the District of Pitt Meadows Web site includes photos and email links for the Mayor and
Councillors; council meeting calendar, agendas, and minutes dating from January 1998; contacts and descriptive information for each
municipal department; the 2000-2005 Budget; Official Community Plan; and currently under construction a link to local bylaws.
Tourist and recreation information describes interesting sites, parks, and accommodation in the area. Some navigation and Web page
design features need improvement, as the Bulletin Board did not work at time of viewing and full text .pdf documents could not be
displayed completely within the existing Web page frames.
(2000-03-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.pittmeadows.bc.ca/
Port Alberni
City of Port Alberni
Port Alberni, the "Salmon Capital of the World" is uniquely situated on Vancouver Island with direct ocean access to the
Pacific. This site contains brief and primarily directory type information about the Departments of the City of Port Alberni, mayor,
councillors, city adminstrators and employees. Financial statements for the past three years have been reported in table format.
Council meeting agendas and minutes seem lacking. A search of the Web site lists minutes; however, these links did not work at time
of viewing. An Information Request form allows residents to direct questions electronically to the city. A What's New section
displays announcements from the City. For out of town visitors there is a 'Things To Do' link which gives a taste of what Port
Alberni has to offer. Links to the Economic Development Commission (http://www.alberni.net/~edc/home.html) and Alberni Clayoquot
Region (http://www.alberni.net/~edc/A-C-R.htm) contain valuable information on development opportunities in Port Alberni and the
Alberni-Clayoquot region.
(2000-01-29, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.port-alberni.bc.ca/
Port Alice
Port Alice
Port Alice, the "Village on the Edge of the Quatsino Rain Forest" on Vancouver Island, was named after Alice Whalen and as a
resource town has the Western Pulp Partnership. Its colourful Web site features the village's coat of arms, a scenic sea walk,
historic photos, and information describing the area. The "Mayor's Corner" had no information at the time of site review. "Notes
from the Village Office" lists the four Councillors and their telephone numbers. This information is linked to the home page under
the heading "Rumble Sheet". Although confusing, the name Rumble was given to the beach that later became the town site of Port
Alice.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.portalice.ca/
Port Coquitlam
City of Port Coquitlam
The City of Port Coquitlam's Web site offers a wealth of municipal government information listing Departments and Divisions,
Administration, Bylaw Division, City Clerk, Development Services, Engineering, Fire / Rescue, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation,
and Treasury & Taxes. The City Clerk's section includes bylaws and council agendas and minutes (archived since 1996). To view the
files you need Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Viewer. The most current council agenda is posted to the Internet on the Friday
afternoon preceding a Council Meeting and the minutes are posted after confirmation by City Council. "How to be a City Council
Delegation" and "Coming to Public Hearings" outline the procedures for citizens to participate in local government. Under
Development Services you will find the Building and Planning Divisions with guides to building permits, licenses, zoning application
forms, home businesses, child care facilities and Official Community Plan policies. The City Directory and links from the home page
to search My BC (telephone directory) and Trans Link (transportation directory) are helpful. An added bonus is the Port Coquitlam
Annual Update, a colourful online newsletter which reports important civic government information for the past year.
(2000-01-29, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.port-coquitlam.bc.ca/
Port Edward
District of Port Edward
The District of Port Edward's slogan, "clean, neat and green", can be applied to its well designed and searchable Web site. Port
Edward, a small community located on the mainland of British Columbia, south of Prince Rupert, and west of Terrace, is accessible by
road and by water. There is a wealth of information delivered via the net about the District's municipal council, services,
recreation centers, contacts, and community. Council meeting minutes and most frequently requested bylaws are available online in
.pdf format. Municipal services include public works, animal control, economic development and publications such as the District
Update in .pdf format. There is even fun stuff on the site that involves sending electronic postcards and taking a skill testing
trivia challenge.
(2000-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.portedward.bc.ca/
Port Hardy
District of Port Hardy
The District of Port Hardy WWW Site provides information about the economic development opportunities, tourist activities, and
Chamber of Commerce for the District of Port Hardy. District contact information is available on the home page. The Port Hardy
Recreation Centre page features current recreation programs, facilities and staff. Little government information is available with
the exception of lists of major municipal regulations and licenses of interest to companies and individuals considering relocation
to Port Hardy.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.porthardy.bc.ca/
Port McNeill
Town of Port McNeill
Port McNeill, located on the Northeast coast of Vancouver Island, has a very basic Web site. Its Town Council section describes
the council, lists meeting dates, and provides contacts for the Mayor, Councillors, Corporate Adminstrator, and Town Office.
(Lacking are council meeting minutes, agendas or town by-laws.) Descriptions are included of the town's service organizations and
harbour facilities, together with a list of related links and a blank calendar for the year 2000.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca/
Port Moody
City of Port Moody
This very colorful Web site contains a wealth of information about the City of Port Moody with sections on City Government, City
Services, Business & Building; Environment, Heritage, Leisure & Culture, and Stats & Facts. There is a site map and search engine
available. City Government information includes full-text by-laws; council meeting agendas, minutes and public hearing reports
archived since January 1998; and biographical information about the mayor and councillors. Helpful information on how to present
before council, speak at a public hearing and volunteer for civic committees is designed to encourage citizens to become involved.
Added features of the site include the City of Port Moody's Heritage Inventory which is available electronically and provides
extensive local history information; the "2000 Economic Profile"; and exhaustive Community Events Calendar.
(2001-08-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cityofportmoody.com/default.htm
Port Renfrew
Port Renfrew
Port Renfrew is a small community on the south west coast of Vancouver Island. Travelling by car on Highway 14, it is a two hour
drive west of Sooke. As part of the Sooke Community Web, this page is designed to highlight travel and tourism in Port Renfrew. No
municipal government information is included.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://sookenet.com/renfrew/homepage.html
Pouce Coupe
Pouce Coupe
Incorporated in 1932, the Village of Pouce Coupe is located in Northeastern British Columbia 10 km southeast of Dawson Creek. No
municipal government information is provided on its Web site. The following information is included: a brief historical timeline,
quick facts about the community, a list of community events, and links to the Pouce Coupe Library and other municipalities Dawson
Creek, Chetwynd, Peace River Regional District, and Tumbler Ridge.
(2001-08-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.pris.bc.ca/pouce_coupe/
Powell River
Powell River Community Network
The Community Profile posted here includes history, population statistics, economics, labour force, transportation, community
services, real estate prices, utilities, information on taxes, and tourism information. Also posted: information on municipal
council, committees, and councillors, the fire department, local Labour Market review, and more.
Site available in English.
http://www.prcn.org/
Prince George
City of Prince George
This simple, well designed and straightforward Web site includes much municipal government information. Linked under City Hall,
find information about the mayor and members of Council, agendas, minutes, news releases, city committees, and election results.
Council agendas and minutes from 1997 to present are searchable and available online. City Services includes the Official Community
Plan, employment opportunities, environmental services, public works, fire services, and purchasing services (tenders, proposals,
and quotations). Information about taxes, utilities, garbage pickup schedules and maps are also given. Under Recreation and Culture
are online recreation guides, lists of special events, and information on park use permits.
(2000-03-17, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.pg.bc.ca/
Prince Rupert
City of Prince Rupert
The City of Prince Rupert Web site hosted by CityTel is organized into three sections: City Hall, Tourism, and Economic
Development. The city's upcoming council meeting agenda and schedules are posted. The Mayor and councillors are listed with
mailing addresses, telephone numbers and designated responsibilities; however, no email links are given. Relevant city links
include, for example, the RCMP, Prince Rupert Library, and Port Corporation. Under city departments are the city administrator and
staff, public works, recreation and a city telephone directory. Tourism features brief historical, travel and facilities
information. The most well developed section is Economic Development with the Prince Rupert Economic Development Commission,
telecommunications (CityTel), and links to supports such as education, recreation and health.
(2000-03-24, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rupert.bc.ca/
Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach
A series of dissolving photos showcase the Town of Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island. This well organized Web
site has sections on Government, Business & Economy, Tourism, Lifestyle & Leisure, and the Noteworthy. You will find a brief Message
from the Mayor; a list of Council Members with their photos, email links, and telephone numbers; a Council Meeting Schedule with no
agendas or minutes; a Municipal Administration Employee Telephone Directory, and links to Fire Protection, RCMP, Airport and
Environmental Services. Bylaws about Outdoor Burning, Animal Control and Residential Watering are briefly described. At the time of
viewing, links to the Financial Plan, Official Community Plan, Land Use & Subdivision Bylaw, and Stream Enhancement Initiatives were
inactive. Interactive features of the Web site include the "Service Request" form and the "We're Listening" email question form.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.qualicumbeach.com/
Quesnel
City of Quesnel
This colourful and well designed Web site features the Quesnel City Hall with the Mayor and Council, City Departments, Bylaws,
Current Events, News Releases, Job Postings, Other Government Services and Email Directory. Council meeting agendas and minutes are
online dating back to 1996. Using a clickable Web site map, City Departments are displayed with brief descriptive and contact
information. Some of the departments include Public Works, Finance, Corporate Services and Community Service. An email form is
provided so that citizens may email their comments on Council matters and City services. Other links of interest feature a wealth of
community, business and tourist information.
(2000-01-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.quesnel.bc.ca/
Radium Hot Springs
Radium Hot Springs
Located a short 3 hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, beside Kootenay National Park, this mountain village is a major tourist
attraction. Its Web site includes three sections: About Radium Hot Springs, Investors Profile, and Contact Us. "About Radium"
provides a brief description of Radium and related links such as the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. The "Investors Profile"
gives features of a growing economy, real estate information and comparative charts on assessed property values, tax rates, and
water and sewage rates for Radium, Invermere, Cranbrook and Whistler. Other than the charts, no municipal government information is
included. Contact Us lets you send an email message.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.radiumhotsprings.com/village/
Revelstoke
Revelstoke
East of Vancouver and west of Calgary, Revelstoke is located within the Columbia Mountains in the interior of British Columbia.
Its Web site, hosted by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, includes information about the businesses, tourist services and history
of Revelstoke. Under Business Development, you will find brief local government information describing the city's incorporation in
1899, the current Mayor and six councillors, and community services such as utilities, airport, police, fire protection, medical,
educational, recreational, library and social services. Rural areas within the Revelstoke region have been designated Electoral Area
B and are served by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office located in Salmon Arm.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.revelstokecc.bc.ca/
Richmond
City of Richmond
Richmond's vision is "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada". Its well designed Web site
includes information about the city council, administration, services, and news and events. There is a schedule of council meetings,
but surprisingly, minutes and agendas are not currently available online. Individuals may subscribe to a complete (print) agenda
package at a cost of $540.00 per year. Most frequently requested bylaws have been briefly described giving bylaw numbers and order
information. Notices of Public Hearings have been listed back to April 1999. Under City Administration, clickable organizational
charts show the major city divisions such as: Chief Administrator's Office, Finance and Corporate Services, Urban Development,
Engineering and Public Works, and Community Services. For each section, there is a role description, plus telephone/fax contacts,
and a departmental email link. For a current calendar of city events, council meetings, employment opportunities, news releases and
RCMP news releases, check the News and Events section. Work has not yet been completed on what promises to be a unique feature of
this searchable Web site called "Profiles". Select a profile from business person, homeowner, resident, tourist, developer,
contractor, student and youth; and then information and services available on the site that may be of most interest to you will be
displayed.
(2000-01-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.richmond.bc.ca/
Rossland
Rossland
The Rossland Web site consists primarily of descriptive text about the city's businesses and tourist attractions. City and
Council News is just a list of the city hall address and names of the Mayor, Councillors and City Clerk. Unfortunately, the site is
severely lacking in municipal content. Two excellent navigation features include a search engine and drop down menu. Entertaining
parts of the site are links to the Rossland E-Miner, a sophisticated local online newspaper, and the Fun Zone, a link to some
Internet games, and a slide show of the region.
(2000-07-03, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.rossland.com/
Saanich
District of Saanich
This well designed, simple and searchable site is divided into Departments, Government, and Other Information. Departments
includes Administration, Archives, Business License Division, Clerks Office, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Legal, Parks & Public Works
(not a live link at time of viewing), Personnel & Information Technology, Planning, Police, Purchasing, and Recreation Services.
Online council meeting minutes and agendas are available back to 1998. Regulatory bylaws are listed with a one sentence description.
Under Government, you will find information about Mayor and Council, Media Releases, and Civic Elections. Biographical and directory
type information about the councillors and mayor is informative; only two have direct email links. Other Information lists Municipal
Appointments to Citizen's Advisory Transportation, Committee and Saanich Heritage Foundation, Traffic Calming on Residential
Streets, Watering Restrictions, Employment Opportunities, Tenders and Quotes, Other Links, and Saanich Search. The Draft Manual and
Report to the Mayor on Policy and Procedures for Traffic Calming on Residential Streets in Saanich are available online. Use Saanich
Search to search the Web site via keywords.
(2000-02-07, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.gov.saanich.bc.ca/
Salmo
Village of Salmo
Located south of Nelson in British Columbia, you will find the Village of Salmo. Its brief but informative Web site lists the
councillors and mayor; includes full text documents of the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, council meeting minutes since
January 2000, and links to regional district reports and provincial/federal sites. Other information includes a business and tourist
directory, guide to recreation and historical information about the area.
(2000-05-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.salmovillage.ca/
Salmon Arm
District of Salmon Arm
Salmon Arm is the largest community on Shuswap Lake and centrally located, on the Trans Canada Highway, between Calgary &
Vancouver. The District of Salmon Arm Web site includes the following sections: Parks & Recreation, Location, Economic Development,
Lifestyle, Mayor & Council, Departments, Business Directory, and Feedback. A short message from the mayor together with photos and
names of the councillors are provided. Council meeting minutes since July 17, 1999 are available in both Adobe Acrobat Format and
Microsoft Word. There are brief descriptions for each department with contact information and direct email links. Under Business
Directory, connect to the Business and Community Employer Network Technology System (BCENTS) http://business.shuswap.net/.
(2000-02-07, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.salmon-arm.bc.ca/
Sechelt
Sechelt
In 1986, the Village of Sechelt became the District of Sechelt and is now the largest municipality on the Sunshine Coast. Its
Web page at time of viewing was under construction and basically lists the mayor, councillors, and municipal departments giving
directory information and e-mail links for each. The following municipal departments have links: Planning, Finance, Engineering &
Public Works, and Administration. Citizens Survey 2001 reports the findings of the District of Sechelt's 2000 Citizen Satisfaction
Survey, a survey designed to measure citizen satisfaction with existing levels of service. The Database offers much descriptive and
useful information about the community's history, geography, demographics, economy, housing and development, utilities and
transportation, social and community services, recreation, culture, government offices and services, business resources and
information sources.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.sechelt.bc.ca/
Sicamous
Sicamous
The District of Sicamous is located between Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake in British Columbia. Its modest but colorful Web site
gives basic municipal government information. It includes the Mayor's Message, a photo of the municipal council, and a membership
list of the council committees. The district departments are listed with the names of contact persons. Council information and
archives includes bylaws (this page is currently under construction), minutes of council and standing committee meetings dating from
March 8, 2000, public notices and general information. Featured as well are local business links, a calendar of events and images of
Sicamous.
(2001-03-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.sicamous.bc.ca/
Sidney
Town of Sidney
Located at the south tip of Vancouver Island, the Town of Sidney has as its overall vision to be "a balanced, vibrant community
with a revitalized town centre which caters to residents, visitors and businesses". The Town's Web site provides basic information
regarding municipal services and Council activities. The elected Council consists of six councillors and one mayor, and regular
council meeting agendas and minutes are available online dating back to May 10, 1999. The municipal departments (Administration,
Engineering, Public Works, Corporate Services, Fire, Motor Vehicles, Museum, Parks, Development Services and RCMP) are briefly
described giving hours and contact information. Full text of several bylaws are included such as Animal and License Control, Water
Use Restrictions and Official Community Plan. Demographic and historical information about the community is also featured.
(2000-02-12, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.sidney.bc.ca/
Silverton
Village of Silverton
Located near Slocan Lake, the Village of Silverton's Web site has brief information about its campground, community hall,
municipal building, art gallery and historical society. The Mayor, councillors and administrative staff are listed with only a
general email address provided.
(2000-05-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.slocanlake.com/silverton
Skeena-Queen Charlotte
Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District
This searchable Web site is in its early stages of development. It provides basic information about the services, regional
meetings and elections for the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District, located on British Columbia's North Coast including areas
such as Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands. Waste management and the development of the seafood industry are featured
sections together with a directory of contacts for directors and personnel in the district.
(2000-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.sqcrd.bc.ca/
Smithers
Town of Smithers
Situated in the Bulkley Valley of northern British Columbia along the Yellowhead Highway, Smithers is a member municipality of
the Bulkley Nechako Regional District. Its well designed and colourful Web site gives information about the town, mayor, council,
departments, committees, commissions and boards. A site map acts as a table of contents. Regular and special council meeting agendas
and minutes have been archived since February, 1999. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view by-laws, application forms and
permits; downloaded applications may be completed and mailed, faxed or delivered in person to the town office. Town departments
include: Administration; Airport Services, Development Services, Financial Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Police
and Fire Departments. For tourist information there is a link to the Smithers Chamber of Commerce.
(2000-06-28, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://hp.bccna.bc.ca/Community/Smithers/
Sooke
Sooke
Sooke is located on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island. The Sooke Community Web site provides information on travel, tourism,
accommodation, recreation, business, culture and real estate in Sooke. You can download a Sooke screen saver, and you will find
useful links to the Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce, Sooke Museum and Visitor Centre, and an Accommodation Search Engine. No
municipal government information is included.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.sookenet.com/sooke/sooke.html
Sparwood
District of Sparwood
The town of Sparwood, found in the Southeast corner of British Columbia, is home of the world's largest truck and has as its
major industries coal mining for export to international and national markets and logging for the production of lumber, veneer, and
pulp and paper products. Features of the Web site include a site map and search function. However, these do not lessen the confusion
one experiences in using this site. Municipal information includes brief council facts, online council minutes (from February 1,
1999), and zoning bylaws.
(2000-02-12, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.sparwood.bc.ca/
Squamish
District of Squamish
The District of Squamish, located at the head of Howe Sound north of Vancouver and south of Whistler, has a tastefully
constructed Web page which includes information about the district's Administration, Economic Development, Engineering, Environment,
Finance, Library, Recreation, Planning and Land Use, and Public Works. Council meeting minutes and agendas dating from 1999, mayor's
message, and directory/email links to councillors are also included. A quick overview of the Squamish area includes recreational
activities such as biking, rock climbing and fishing and links to several Provincial Parks such as Alice Lake and Garbaldi.
(2001-02-26, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.squamish.bc.ca/
Squamish-Lillooet
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, comprised of 4 electoral areas including Gold Bridge, Bralorne, Pavilion, Texas Creek,
Seton Portage, D'Arcy, Birken, Pinecrest Estates, Black Tusk Village, Furry Creek, and Britannia and the municipalities of Lillooet,
Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish, has a straightforward, well designed and up-to-date Web site. It gives information about regional
matters such as Administration, Planning, Building, Utilities and Solid Wastes. You can download as .pdf files the Regional District
Update, a monthly press release; the upcoming Board Meeting Agenda, and minutes from previous SLRD Board meetings dating back to
January 1999, and the SLRD NEWS, a biannual newsletter. Other online documents include the 1999 and 1998 Annual Reports, 1999 Annual
Budget, specific by-laws and various fee schedules. A list of regional board members, an electoral area map, as well as, e-mail
links for board members and administrative staff are also featured.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.slrd.bc.ca/
Surrey
City of Surrey
Key features that make this a colorful and well designed municipal government Web site include: its clickable City of Surrey
Coat of Arms which takes you to the home page; its easy to use Site Index that lists all the major articles and sections; a Site
Tour that takes you through the Web site explaining how to navigate efficiently; and a keyword search engine. The home page is well
organized into seven major sections: Business; Residents; Visitors; Directory of Services; City Hall; Surrey at a Glance; and
Events. Useful file tabs at the top of the page link to key sections. For example, the Contact Us tab gives general contact
information and contains a feedback questionnaire. The Services tab features an alphabetical index linking to hundreds of city
services. The City Hall tab lists City departments, councillors, administration and managers. Explore this site for a wealth of
information about the City of Surrey.
(1999-11-12, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.surrey.bc.ca/
Tahsis
Village of Tahsis
The Village of Tahsis, located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, has a community Web site that is currently under
construction. Civic government information and the message from the mayor were not available at time of viewing. A community
directory together with links for business, Chamber of Commerce, recreation, local events, youth, education, and a community
bulletin board are featured.
(2000-03-24, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.village.tahsis.bc.ca/
Terrace
City of Terrace
For up to date information on the Terrace City Council, email contacts, and tourist travel information, consult the City of
Terrace Web site. The Mayor and councillors are listed, giving for each their liaison portfolios and an email link. The City
Department Directory lists each department and provides brief descriptions and email contacts. No council meeting minutes or agendas
are archived; only the upcoming council meeting agenda and minutes of a special meeting are posted. Find other links to the City of
Terrace Emergency Plan, Parks and Recreation, economic profile, and tourist information.
(2000-03-24, Bonita Cobb, Librarian, Manitoba )
Site available in English.
http://www.city.terrace.bc.ca/
Thompson-Nicola
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
This colourful Web site conveys the colour and variety of the Thompson-Nicola Region located in the interior of British Columbia
including such communities as 70 Mile House, Blue River, Clinton, Clearwater, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Lytton, Merritt, and Spences
Bridge. The information is primarily descriptive with community profiles, links to a business directory, and an outline of library
services and the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission. Little or no government information such as meeting agendas, minutes, or reports
of committees or directors are given.
(2000-03-13, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English and French.
http://www.tnrd.bc.ca/
Tofino
Tofino
Tofino is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island. This commercial travel site provides information about Tofino. It
includes links to a map, accommodation, transportation, tours, travel agent, art galleries, recreation, and restaurants. There are
navigational problems with this site and its visual appearance is cluttered. No municipal government information is included.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.tofino-bc.com/
Trail
City of Trail
The City of Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay Region of British Columbia. Government information on
the city's Web site includes the mayor's message; list of councillors, council committees and appointments; council meetings and
minutes since January 1999; information about Trail's two sister cities of Tsukui, Japan, and Bocchigliero, Italy; contact
information (mail, telephone and email); and public notices and proclamations. Municipal services are briefly described giving
directory type information. These include protective services (police, fire and animal control); transportation (air and bus); city
departments; environmental services (refuse collection, recycling and landfill); library and the city run RV Park.
(2000-02-12, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.cityoftrail.com
Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge
The Tumbler Ridge Web site displays a well designed alphabetical and framed Table of Contents beginning with the 1999 Local
Elections, Accommodations & Camping, Businesses and Organizations, 1999 Community Events, Churches, Coal Mining Opportunities,
Communication Services, Community Centre, Council & Staff, Council Meetings, Current Headlines, District Property for Sale, Economic
Development , Education & Health, Employment Opportunities, Financial Information, Industries, Location, Facts & Figures, Municipal
Services, Transportation Services, Tourism, and ending with Winter Recreation. Playful animations add interest to the useful
content.
(1999-10-25, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.district.tumbler-ridge.bc.ca/
Valemount
Valemount
Located 25 km west of Mount Robson National Park, the Valemount Community Access Web site is funded by Industry Canada's
Community Access Program. The site links to a Community Business Directory and the Valemount Community Profile (created by the
Valemount and Area Economic Development Commission). Still under development, the community profile has descriptive and directory
information for Geography, History, and Public Services. Some of the sections yet to be developed include Education, Transportation
and Telecommunications, Utililities, Amenities, and Community and Recreation. The Public Services section has charts listing the
Mayor and Councillors as well as municipal finances for 1995 and 1996. Public Safety describes fire, police and health services plus
includes addresses and telephone numbers.
(2000-07-02, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.vis.bc.ca/
Vancouver
City of Vancouver
This site is an excellent municipal government site, it lists the latest information on what is happening in the local
government and how to participate, provides news releases, the City Plan and many other reports, community resources guide, map of
the city showing all municipal facilities, job openings at the city, organization of the municipal government with details on all
services and departments. The Council Package includes a searchable index to Council minutes from 1975 on (requires telnet access),
information about Council, reports and minutes from Council, Standing Committees and Commissions, and agendas for upcoming meetings.
Also here is a summary of the '94 budget, history, statistics, economic indicators and other information about the city, and an
email connection to City Council and City staff.
Site available in English.
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca
Vancouver Community Net
(Previously Vancouver Regional FreeNet) Has elected representatives for the area listed with their address, fax, and telephone
numbers. There is information about council and committee meetings, such as procedures for delegations to council, the council
meeting schedule, etc. Connections to federal and provincial information. Some features available to registered users only.
Site available in English.
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/
Vernon
Vernon
Incorporated in 1892, the city of Vernon was named for Forbes George Vernon, who was elected to the BC Legislature in 1875 and
became Chief Commissioner of Lands in 1876. There is no government information on this site. It features information about local
businesses, tourist sites and recreation.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.vernon.bc.ca
Victoria
Capital Regional District
A searchable and essential site for comprehensive information about the Capital Regional District; its Board of Directors,
departments, agendas, minutes, bylaws, reports, and news releases. The Capital Regional District, formed in 1966 and expanded in
1993, is authorized under the municipal act to provide services as requested by 12 member municipalities and 4 electoral areas in
the Greater Victoria area. Governed by a Board of Directors (who are appointed by their councils and meet twice a month), the
Capital Regional District has jurisdiction over such services as fire protection, recreation, health, water supply and waste
disposal. The CRD is one of 30 incorporated regional districts in British Columbia. Useful links include e-mail contacts, a School
Teachers' Resource Guide for teaching about the regional district, plus Speakers' Bureau.
(1999-10-31, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.crd.bc.ca/
City of Victoria
Has City Council meeting minutes from 1995, agenda, and weekly meeting schedule, rules governing the hearing of delegations and
delegation request procedures, email and phone directory of City Hall staff, latest Council appointments, committee members, the
powers and duties of elected officials, city job postings, information about the city departments and archives, press releases,
property tax information, calls for tender, 1996 municipal budget and financial allocations, and under construction: City of
Victoria bylaws.
Site available in English.
http://www.city.victoria.bc.ca/
Victoria Telecommunity Network
A great deal of information is provided by and about all levels of government (municipal, regional, provincial and federal) with
an emphasis on local issues. Municipal files include a list of council members, searchable council meeting minutes, list of
committee members, and committee meeting schedule. Also available, some excellent historical information: Annotated bibliographies
of B.C. historical documents via gopher under Library and Information Services/Greater Victoria Public Library Booklists
/B.C.Political History--Official Sources and /B.C. Politics-- Warts and All. A collection of full-text historical documents
available via telnet is in /Library & Info. Services/Newsstand.../Online Modern History Review/Library of Historical
Documents/N.America/Canada.
Site available in English.
http://victoria.tc.ca/
View Royal
View Royal
The Town of View Royal has established a Web presence. Contact information is provided together with a direct e-mail link. At
time of viewing the site was in the process of being constructed.
(Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.town.viewroyal.bc.ca/
West Vancouver
District of West Vancouver
The District of West Vancouver's official municipal site is organized into the following sections: Quick Find, About West
Vancouver, Current Issues, Council & Governance, Parks & Environment, Recreation, Arts & Culture, Planning & Permits, District
Services, Publications & Guides, and Schedules & Contacts. Council agendas and minutes have been archived since January 2001.
Several bylaws are available in three formats: WORD, HTML and PDF. Reports and policy such as the Official Community Plan, Civic
Youth Strategy, and Technology Plan may be downloaded as PDF files. News releases such as Tidings are available since August 2000. A
municipal manager is responsible for the implementation of policy decisions of Council and consults with several divisions such as
Administrative Services, Planning, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Fire and Rescue Services, Parks and Community Services,
Police Department, and West Vancouver Memorial Library.
(2002-11-23, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.westvancouver.net
White Rock
White Rock
This tasteful Web site is designed to support "the economic and social well being" of the White Rock community. Its most
important feature is the Business Directory. This may be browsed as well as searched by business name. Other links include the
Chamber of Commerce and Calendar of Events. Unfortunately, no government information is given.
(2001-03-30, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.city.whiterock.bc.ca/
Williams Lake
City of Williams Lake
Williams Lake is a city located in the Central Interior of British Columbia. Its Web page is still very much under construction.
Some municipal government information is included. Featured are photos of the Mayor and six councilors. A description of municipal
services such as fire, garbage service, and recreation is given. Two bylaws: the Bylaw to Regulate the Subdivision of Land Within
the Municipality, and the Bylaw to Adopt an Official Community Plan for Property within the Municipality are available online.
Strategy 2000 Willliams Lake Community Economic Strategy is also posted. As well, there is a Williams Lake Business Directory,
Community Event Registry and a Pictorial Walkabout.
(2000-03-24, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.wlake.com/
Zeballos
Zeballos
Zeballos is a village located two and one-half hours by car north of Campbell River on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Situated on the Nootka Sound, Zeballos is surrounded by mountains and is best known for its fishing. Its picturesque Web page
tastefully links you to accommodation, local newspaper, the Privateer; restaurants, services and recreational pursuits such as
kayaking, climbing, caving, fishing and hiking. No municipal government information is included.
(2001-03-06, Jo-Anne Naslund, University of British Columbia
jnaslund@interchange.ubc.ca)
Site available in English.
http://www.zeballos.com/index.shtml
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Anita Cannon and Public Works and Government Services Canada
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