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The RDCK has joined the Recycle BC (RBC) program and accepts new materials including plastic bags and Styrofoam. RBC is a Product Stewardship Program mandated to collect and recycle residential printed paper and packaging. For information regarding the new materials and categories, check the RBC Depot Guide. The opening date for the recycling depot in New Denver is July 27-August 1. For any questions or concerns, please call the RDCK office at 1-800-268-7325.
Every year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a public consultation on the next provincial budget. This year, the consultation will take place in June. British Columbians are invited to share their thoughts, ideas and priorities through a variety of participation options. The Committee will review all input received and make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for the next provincial budget.
Share your ideas and priorities for the next provincial budget! Make a written, audio or video submission or complete the online survey through the Committee’s consultation portal.
If you would like to be added to a waitlist for a public hearing, please contact the Parliamentary Committees Office at FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca or 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337 (toll-free in BC). Please note that registration for public hearings is currently at capacity.
The consultation closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020.
The Village is proposing a boundary extension to include new properties within municipal boundaries. This primarily affects Denver Siding, properties between the Village and Denver Siding, and properties outside of the Village already connected to the Village’s water system.
Owners of property within the proposed boundary extension area have been mailed an information package. Property owners and tenants within the boundary extension area are asked to submit their responses to the Village Office by Monday, June 15.
Village residents will be consulted following an initial review by the Province, if enough support is received at this time from residents within the boundary extension area. To review the proposal, visit our website.
The Village of New Denver is seeking park planning quotes from qualified consultants for the development of a Master Plan for Centennial Park. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 11 at noon. For detailed information, please click on the document below or contact the Village Office.
For more up-to-date guidelines, please visit Provincial Support and Information 
website.
HEALTH INFORMATION from BCCDC
General Info
Latest Data
Modelling & projections
Testing
ECONOMIC SUPPORTS
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- BDC C0-Lending Program for Small and Medium Enterprises
- BDC Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium Enterprises
Support Service for Small Businesses
TOURISM INDUSTRY UPDATES – Destination BC
BUSINESS RESOURCES
WorksafeBC
Retail Council of Canada – COVID-19 signs, posters and how-to’s for retailers
Free educational programs: The provincial government issued the following news release regarding new, free virtual educational programs for students, parents and educators to support emotional well-being: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EDUC0029-000709
Be Prepared, Be Well: How to care for yourself and others: http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19-Care-for-yourself-others.pdf
Please find the latest provincial announcements below. All news updates can be found at https://news.gov.bc.ca/
New supports for businesses and local governments including changes to B.C.’s property tax framework – more details are available in the news release and backgrounder at https://news.gov.bc.ca/22026
A new B.C. Business COVID-19 support service through Small Business BC including a dedicated phone line, email and website with live-chat feature at: https://covid.smallbusinessbc.ca. The link to the news release and backgrounder is: https://news.gov.bc.ca/22023
WildSafeBC is currently hiring for a New Denver Community Coordinator. This position starts May 10 to November 30, 2020. The deadline for application is April 6th, 2020 – 4:00 pm PT. For a complete job description and how to apply, please go to: http://www.bccf.com/opportunities/employment.
The Village of New Denver continues to work closely with partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcome for our residents. In addition to the Orders from the Provincial Health Officer designed to reduce the spread of the virus (details here), there are now Orders from the Solicitor General that are intended to maintain supply chains and protect consumers (details here). The Federal Government has also taken actions to protect the health of Canadians (details here) and to provide economic relief to those in need (details here). The BC Centre For Disease Control remains the best source of general information about the COVID-19 virus.
Residents are advised that there is currently a ban on Open Burning in the area served by the New Denver & Area Volunteer Fire Department. This ban is in effect until April 15th, but does not apply to campfires (less than 2 feet by 2 feet, and contained in a pit or ring) at this time.
All Village-owned buildings remain closed to the public. Parks and trails remain open, and residents are encouraged to enjoy these options while maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meters from anyone not in their household. Staff at the Village Office remains available to answer questions and provide phone and email service during regular office hours.