Second Quarter RCMP Policing Report
Council received the Second Quarter Policing Report, which indicated an increase in total calls for service (+14.5%) compared to the same period last year; however, there were reductions in criminal code offences (-8.9%), violent offences (-45.8%), property crime (-17%), and traffic enforcement (-18.6%).
Staffing Changes
Coldstream welcomed Marin Carruthers, Human Resources and Safety Advisor, effective August 11, 2025. Ms. Carruthers will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources and the District’s Health and Safety program.
Long Range Planning Committee Meeting – Cancelled
The Long Range Planning Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025 has been cancelled.
Reminder: Official Community Plan Development
The District is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm for residents to come review and provide feedback on proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP sets out a long-term vision and policy framework to guide land use, housing, infrastructure, environmental protection, and community development through to 2050. Let us know what you think!
UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Approved
The District of Coldstream is the recipient of $40,000 from UBCM’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for new public notification and evacuation route plans for the District. These plans will be completed no later than June 5, 2026.