{
 "city": "McBride",
 "state": "British Columbia",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/mcbride/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-26",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review design amendments for Village signage strategy",
   "summary": "Council is considering final design amendments for the Village of McBride Signage Strategy and Design, including mountain outlines and arch styles. The body will also discuss a development variance permit for signage at 800 Frontage Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46297/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C0FC432490E842B1B9C562176DE0F2F4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=384"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "McBride Tourism Committee",
   "headline": "Tourism committee meets to discuss signage and upcoming business forum",
   "summary": "The McBride Tourism Committee will discuss the Village's signage strategy and a business forum. The committee also reviews the minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46193/McBride%20Tourism%20Committee%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=928A7767B3CA4A939A0943B0AE281476",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=366"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses signage strategy, zoning bylaw, and business grants",
   "summary": "The Council will hold a public hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 839, 2026 and discuss the final draft of the Village Signage Strategy and Design. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on street closures for a fundraiser and potential business facade grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/46097/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=8AEB46BCFD5041CEB516471C45DA6F4B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=354"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "McBride Council to give first and second reading to new Zoning Bylaw No. 839",
   "summary": "Council will consider first, second, and third reading of an amendment to the Five-Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 844) and give first and second reading to a new Zoning Bylaw (No. 839) with direction to hold a public hearing. New business includes approving the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and authorizing short-term equipment financing loans for a Chevrolet Silverado ($63,396.48) and a Caterpillar skid steer ($90,556.32). Unfinished business involves selecting a preferred conceptual design for municipal signage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/45952/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2030%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=837E0E38A47F4EA18BD14E3D6FF56FE1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=382"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $570K water metering project award",
   "summary": "McBride Council will decide on awarding a $570,118.82 contract to Neptune Technology Group for universal water meters, plus up to $351,708.98 for optional fittings. Other business includes a $5,000 facade improvement grant for 311 Main Street, a $250 Canada Day grant-in-aid with street closure, and a proposal for a seasonal Gnome Trail. Council will also receive the 2025 Annual Report and several departmental updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/45777/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=6F8709B8F0DE43928A164F92706EB092",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=353"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to decide on Mini Peaks Legacy mini-pitch project",
   "summary": "Council will decide on supporting the McBride Youth Sports Organization's Mini Peaks Legacy Project (installing a professional-quality mini-pitch at Steve Kolida Park). They will also consider forming a Select Committee for the Light Up McBride event, hear a delegation from the Hankins Creek Water User Group on an alternative water source feasibility study, and discuss meeting requests for the UBCM 2026 Convention. Reports include the 2025 Annual Water Report and a $250 grant-in-aid request for a youth sports wind-up BBQ.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/45371/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3882A36E3E77490E8AF5FB8AC5A213A1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=352"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve airport hangar development and related land clearing",
   "summary": "The council will decide whether to authorize demolition of the diesel‑contaminated house at 807 5th Avenue with a maximum spend of $30,000, and to appoint a representative to the Robson Valley Situation Table. It will also consider approvals for one airport hangar lot on the south side of Charlie Leake Field runway, eleven hangar lots on the north side, and up to $40,000 for land clearing and temporary road work. Additional items include endorsing the Village of McBride Wayfinding Strategy guiding principles and design concept, and cancelling the July 28 and August 25 regular council meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/45202/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1B102652735F4CD8ACBFA2D86A112A39",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=351"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "McBride Tourism Committee",
   "headline": "MRDT renewal update, Renshaw reopening brainstorm on agenda",
   "summary": "The McBride Tourism Committee will receive an update on the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) 5-year renewal, which has been forwarded to the Minister of Finance for cabinet approval. The committee will hold brainstorming sessions on marketing the reopening of the Renshaw snowmobiling area and on the Municipal Wayfinding Sign Project. They will also hear a summary from the Chamber Hospitality Coffee Chat and adopt minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/44433/McBride%20Tourism%20Committee%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=45EB00CD212A423C9089CE9F7D06A035",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=365"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on demolishing derelict house after diesel spill at 807 5th Ave",
   "summary": "Council will consider authorizing the demolition of an abandoned, derelict house at 807 5th Avenue that recently had diesel fuel poured around it, creating a serious safety hazard. Staff recommend a remedial action requirement with 24-hour notice to the owner and a maximum expenditure of $30,000 for demolition and soil remediation. The property has outstanding taxes and utility fees of $6,299.",
   "agenda_url": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/document/44584/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=75963E7EC3964F2DA900B49EBABA17C1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://mcbride.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=377"
  }
 ]
}