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Rapidbus Service Highlights Kelowna Transit Expansion
A new RapidBus service connecting downtown Kelowna with the University of British Columbia-Okanagan will help to build a sustainable, efficient transportation network for the region.

Maple Ridge Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Second Time
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award has been awarded to the District of Maple Ridge by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its latest budget.

Bus Lane Benefits West Vancouver Transit Users
An eastbound bus lane on Marine Drive in West Vancouver and transit priority features will significantly improve bus service out of West Vancouver thanks to a partnership between the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia, TransLink, District of West Vancouver and Park Royal Shopping Centre.

Abbotsford Pursues a Different Kind of Pepsi Challenge
The City of Abbotsford has partnered with Abbotsford Connected Neighbourhoods to take a different type of Pepsi Challenge.

Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department Ready to Celebrate 100 Years of Community Service
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department, and its members invite the public to celebrate with them.

Victoria to Focus on Walkable Neighbourhoods in Updated Official Community Plan
Victoria City Council has voted in favour of a new land use model for the updated Official Community Plan that would see the development of walkable, complete neighbourhoods for Victoria over the next 30 years.

Port Moody Seeks Banner Designs to Celebrate International Year of Forests
In preparation for its 2011 Community Banner Painting Festival and the United Nation's International Year of Forests, the City of Port Moody is announcing two new calls for banner designs based on the theme forest.

Esquimalt Recreation Continues Partnership with Canadian Sport Centre Pacific
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific and Esquimalt Recreation have announced that their partnership, which provides easy local access to high performance facilities through the GymWorks program, will continue.

Cranbrook and Province Partner on Economic Development
The Province and the City of Cranbrook have signed an agreement that will support the community's future economic development.

Green Municipal Fund Supports Delta's Renewable District Energy Project and Sungod Recreation Centre Expansion
The Corporation of Delta used two GMF grants to conduct two feasibility studies - one that evaluated the use of renewable energy technology in the Ladner Municipal Precinct Area, and the other which considered how to expand and retrofit the Sungod Recreation Centre.