Following an announcement last month about a housing project at 925 Columbia Avenue that received funding support through B.C. Housing’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund, the City has determined an expected construction start date of Spring 2025. In 2023, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for a housing & healthcare project which will ......
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Boil Water Notice Rescinded in Blueberry
Effective immediately, the Boil Water Notice applied to your property on May 1, 2024, is no longer in effect....
City and Communities in Bloom Invite Residents to Help Clean Up and Keep Castlegar Beautiful
Communities in Bloom has proclaimed the week of May 6, 2024, as Communities in Bloom Week which creates an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the benefits derived from Communities in Bloom and the countless volunteers and individuals that make our community a great place to live. The Communities in Bloom program fosters community strength, involvement, ......
Our Way to 2033 – Review Castlegar’s Draft Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw
The City of Castlegar is inviting the community to review the draft Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Community input shaped the direction and policies which establish a strong vision for a bright future for Castlegar. During the most recent engagement phase in fall 2023, key policies and land use areas were discussed, and community feedback ......
Temporary Water Outage in the Blueberry Area
On May 1, 2024 at 10:25 am, Civic Works crews were advised that a contractor working in the Blueberry area struck the main that supplies water to the entire Blueberry community. As a result, residents in the area will have a water disruption until the repairs are completed. This impacts residents in the entire Blueberry ......
Notice of Weed Control – Hard Surfaces & Sidewalks Starting May 3, 2024
As per the City of Castlegar Integrated Pest Management Plan, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 3, 2024 at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 3, 2024 weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with ......
City of Castlegar Launches Public Engagement Process to Gather Ideas & Renew Brandson Neighbourhood Park
The City of Castlegar is initiating a public engagement process to renew Brandson Neighbourhood Park located at 2412 6th Avenue which aims to create an accessible and inclusive park that is welcoming to everyone. The City wants to hear ideas from the community on what it wants to see and asks the question: if you ......
City of Castlegar Asks Province to Reconsider Decision to Stop Funding Temporary Shelter
The City of Castlegar recently received notice the B.C. Ministry of Housing unilaterally decided to discontinue funding temporary winter shelters as of April 30, 2024 which will result in the closure of the Out of the Cold temporary shelter and impact support services located at 1660 Columbia Ave. In 2023, the City worked closely with ......
Bear Season – Do Your Part to Help Protect Them
The City of Castlegar reminds residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears. Spring weather is here, and the bears are coming out of hibernation early. They are hungry and are in Castlegar neighbourhoods sniffing out food sources. By being proactive at this time of year ......