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LETTER: If you can’t take the heat, get out of politics

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During the most recent Harrison council meeting, Coun. Leo Facio (second from the left) proposed a committee to look into workplace issues involving village administration. (File Photo)

Harrison Hot Springs councillor requests creation of workplace probe committee

Committee would ‘inquire into workplace matters’ involving village administration

 

Harrison council met on Tuesday, March 14, in a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Official Community Plan revisions. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)

Harrison Hot Springs council reverses course on OCP revisions

It’s back to first reading by a 4-1 vote

 

District of Kent Municipal Hall. (Adam Louis/Observer)

District of Kent Council Notes: March 13, 2023

The following is a rundown of items of note at the March…

District of Kent Municipal Hall. (Adam Louis/Observer)
During a closed meeting on Feb. 21, the council resolved to enlist Vancouver-based law firm Lidstone and Company to write a cease and desist against a resident posting “slanderous and defamatory” posts on at least one local social media page. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)

Harrison Hot Springs officials enlist legal help for cease and desist against resident

Council calls on province, lawyers to address ‘defamatory posts’ on social media

During a closed meeting on Feb. 21, the council resolved to enlist Vancouver-based law firm Lidstone and Company to write a cease and desist against a resident posting “slanderous and defamatory” posts on at least one local social media page. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)
A protest sign reading “Hey hey, ho ho, the 4 councillors have to go” was set up next to the Sasquatch carving at the village entrance. (Screenshot/Leslie Ghezesan)

No Confidence 101: What does a non-confidence vote do?

Province has no role in non-confidence votes

A protest sign reading “Hey hey, ho ho, the 4 councillors have to go” was set up next to the Sasquatch carving at the village entrance. (Screenshot/Leslie Ghezesan)
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LETTER: Council coverage has lost objectivity

Dear Editor: I am writing to you today to register my disappointment…

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LOUIS: The optics for Harrison Hot Springs Council are only getting worse

The mullet. The Speedo. Harrison Hot Springs Council opposing keeping meetings at…

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Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. (File Photo)

Other Harrison Council notes from March 6

The next meeting is scheduled for March 20

Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. (File Photo)
The Pixley Lane off-leash dog park was established in the District of Kent last July. There is a nearby space for those with large dogs – or any dog that weighs 30 pounds or heavier. (File Photo)

Survey: Support seems to remain strong for off-leash dog park in Harrison

Residents urge action from village officials to get project moving

The Pixley Lane off-leash dog park was established in the District of Kent last July. There is a nearby space for those with large dogs – or any dog that weighs 30 pounds or heavier. (File Photo)
Council voted in January to move recording equipment from Memorial Hall to the village office. However, due to an increased interest in municipal government, record attendance had the public asking council to reconsider the move. (File Photo)

‘Are you afraid of us?’ Harrison Council lambasted for intent to move meetings back to smaller venue

More than 100 Harrison residents attended Monday’s meeting at Memorial Hall

Council voted in January to move recording equipment from Memorial Hall to the village office. However, due to an increased interest in municipal government, record attendance had the public asking council to reconsider the move. (File Photo)
Council voted in January to move recording equipment from Memorial Hall to the village office. However, due to an increased interest in municipal government, record attendance has the public asking council to reconsider the move. (File Photo)

Potential location change for Harrison council meetings comes under fire

An inbox stuffed with letters and emails demanded council keep meeting at Memorial Hall

Council voted in January to move recording equipment from Memorial Hall to the village office. However, due to an increased interest in municipal government, record attendance has the public asking council to reconsider the move. (File Photo)
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LETTER: Peace: if only we could stop fighting for it

Time spent on squabbling better spent elsewhere, writer says

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Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon MP Brad Vis presents commendations to members of the Agassiz Fire Department during the Monday (Feb. 27) meeting of the District of Kent Council. (Photo/Brad Vis)

PHOTOS: ‘You guys are awesome’: MP Vis praises Agassiz firefighters for heroism during atmospheric river

Vis also delivered updated on aquatic centre petition

Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon MP Brad Vis presents commendations to members of the Agassiz Fire Department during the Monday (Feb. 27) meeting of the District of Kent Council. (Photo/Brad Vis)
Representatives with the Agassiz RCMP recapped crime and police trends in 2022 for the Harrison Hot Springs council at their most recent meeting. (File Photo)

Crime trends downward in Harrison Hot Springs: RCMP report

Agassiz RCMP presented their 2022 annual report to officials

Representatives with the Agassiz RCMP recapped crime and police trends in 2022 for the Harrison Hot Springs council at their most recent meeting. (File Photo)
Harrison Hot Springs’ Memorial Hall was fuller than usual on Monday evening, a meeting riddled with out-of-order calls and interruptions, stopping just short of requiring police intervention. (File Photo)

Tensions boil over as 2 councillors nearly ejected from Harrison Council meeting

Mayor threatened physical removal of councillors from chambers following multiple interruptions

Harrison Hot Springs’ Memorial Hall was fuller than usual on Monday evening, a meeting riddled with out-of-order calls and interruptions, stopping just short of requiring police intervention. (File Photo)
Harrison councillors came to a consensus on a 30-per cent pay increase during the most recent Committee of the Whole meeting. (File Photo)

Harrison Council quietly approves long-term parking fee hike, pay raise

Pay for council, mayor to increase by 30 per cent

Harrison councillors came to a consensus on a 30-per cent pay increase during the most recent Committee of the Whole meeting. (File Photo)
MP Brad Vis (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon) has written a petition to the Government of Canada on behalf of the District of Kent, advocating for more money for the future Lets’emot Regional Aquatic Centre. (File)

Kent Council reviews Regional Aquatic Centre petition from local MP

Petition calls for additional funding for reconciliation, covering rising construction costs

MP Brad Vis (Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon) has written a petition to the Government of Canada on behalf of the District of Kent, advocating for more money for the future Lets’emot Regional Aquatic Centre. (File)
Harrison Hot Springs CAO Madeline McDonald has retired, per an announcement from the village released Wednesday, Feb. 15. (File Photo)

UPDATE: Harrison CAO retires, two other village managers on leave

Madeline McDonald has retired after 7 years serving the village

Harrison Hot Springs CAO Madeline McDonald has retired, per an announcement from the village released Wednesday, Feb. 15. (File Photo)
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Kent councillors confirm $6.4-million commitment to Regional Aquatic Centre

Money from reserves, Community Works Fund to be used toward RAC’s construction

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