News Items tag as: Thompson Nicola Regional District 2023

Late additions mean another increase to TNRD budget
December 14, 2023 - 2:00 PM

The Thompson Nicola Regional District is expecting to raise taxes by almost 9% next year.
TNRD board to consider giving itself raise, backpay
November 23, 2023 - 1:20 PM

Thompson Nicola Regional District elected officials are planning to vote whether or not they should get both a one-time salary hike and a retroactive raise.
TNRD director aims to save campsites from over development
October 23, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The Thompson Nicola Regional District has no rules restricting cabin sizes on rural properties, but one elected director is looking to change that.
Former TNRD board chair Ken Gillis has died
September 14, 2023 - 11:07 AM

The former board chair for the Thompson Nicola Regional District has died.
North Thompson community calls for third-party BC wildfire season review
September 07, 2023 - 7:00 PM

A North Thompson community is urging other BC communities for support in its call for a third-party review of the 2023 wildfire season.
11 properties damaged or destroyed by Bush Creek East wildfire: TNRD
August 23, 2023 - 2:57 PM

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has confirmed 11 properties were destroyed or damaged by the Bush Creek East wildfire.
TNRD launches lawsuit for Lytton library payout
June 14, 2023 - 7:30 AM

Lytton was burned to the ground nearly two years ago, but the insurance payout for its library and civic offices still hasn't been released.
Tk'emlups healing centre to be built on former Harper Ranch property
May 24, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A Tk'emlups healing centre is expected to be built along the South Thompson River.
Pipeliners are living in North Thompson RVs. Why can’t locals?
April 13, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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A rural rights advocate is questioning why pipeline workers can live in RVs, while the Thompson Nicola Regional District restricts residents from doing the same.
Land swap between feds and First Nation may leave some property owners without access
March 11, 2023 - 7:00 PM

The federal government is giving more land to the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, but the First Nation is now blocking access to 12 non-reserve properties along the lake.
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News Items tag as: Thompson Nicola Regional District 2023

Late additions mean another increase to TNRD budget

TNRD board to consider giving itself raise, backpay

TNRD director aims to save campsites from over development

Former TNRD board chair Ken Gillis has died

North Thompson community calls for third-party BC wildfire season review

11 properties damaged or destroyed by Bush Creek East wildfire: TNRD

TNRD launches lawsuit for Lytton library payout

Tk'emlups healing centre to be built on former Harper Ranch property

Pipeliners are living in North Thompson RVs. Why can’t locals?

Land swap between feds and First Nation may leave some property owners without access

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