McBride public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the 2026 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) tactical plan and budget, and request a five-year renewal of the 2% tax on accommodations. They will also appoint a member to the McBride Tourism Committee and amend its meeting schedule. The agenda includes routine reports from departments and a request to confirm attendance for a provincial minister's visit.
- Approve 2026 MRDT One-Year Tactical Plan and Budget for submission to Destination BC
- Request five-year renewal of 2% Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT)
- Confirm MRDT Bylaw No. 797, 2021 remains in effect
- Appoint AJ Bridges to McBride Tourism Committee
- Amend Tourism Committee meeting schedule to quarterly
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Council will consider developing a grant application for the McBride Airport Lighting Safety Project. The meeting also includes a request for a temporary street closure on Main Street for a youth event and a session for the McBride Community Forest Corporation Annual General Shareholders Meeting.
- Proposal to develop the McBride Airport Lighting Safety Project for the 2026 BC Air Access Program
- Temporary street closure request for Main Street between 1st and 3rd Avenue on November 29, 2025
- Renewal of membership in the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association
- McBride Community Forest Corporation Annual General Shareholders Meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider first reading of the Village of McBride Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 838, 2025, and decide whether to post it for public comment and refer it to agencies and First Nations for review. The agenda also includes approving a council member for Situation Table training, confirming pre-approved Halloween events, and receiving a Development Approvals Review report.
- First reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 838, 2025, with referral to agencies and First Nations
- Approve one council member for 3-module Situation Table training (curriculum priced at $28,800 + GST total)
- Confirm pre-approved Pumpkin Walk at Bill Clarke Memorial Park and Ball Diamond on Oct 31, 2025
- Confirm temporary street closure on Main Street from 1st to 2nd Avenue on Oct 31, 2025, 5-8pm
- Receive Development Approvals Review report dated Oct 25, 2025
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a $19,705 Vision Zero BC grant application for the Village Loop Trail Design Project, with the village covering cost overruns. They will also decide on transitioning the McBride Community Forest Corporation to a Limited Partnership, and defer a permissive tax exemption bylaw to develop a policy. Delegations include updates on the Robson Valley Legacies Development and the Poppy Campaign kickoff.
- Vision Zero BC grant application for $19,705 for Village Loop Trail Design Project
- Proposed Bylaw No. 837, 2025 - Permissive Tax Exemptions deferred for policy development
- McBride Community Forest Corporation transition to Limited Partnership
- Delegation: Doug Monroe, Profor Management, update on Robson Valley Legacies Development
- Delegation: Irene Rejman and Mary Hooker, First Poppy presentation for Poppy Campaign
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will consider approving letters of support for a daycare renovation grant and a tourism development grant, plus a fireworks request. They will also receive updates on capital projects, including the train station upgrades and water infrastructure. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, and a closed session for personnel and land matters.
- Letter of support for McBride Daycare Society's REDIP grant for renovations at 311 Main Street
- Letter of support for Northern BC Tourism Association's REDIP grant for Highway 16 corridor project
- Fireworks request for Bill Clark Memorial Park and Ball Diamond on October 31, 2025
- Train Station Accessibility Upgrades: contracts awarded ($275,000 architectural, $28,996 electrical, $56,600 mechanical) plus $89,500 NDIT grant
- Water Filtration project tender deadline extended to October 31, 2025
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is dedicated to a public hearing and final votes on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 836, 2025, which would change zoning at 311 Main Street, McBride, BC. Council will consider reading the bylaw a third time and adopting it. The agenda includes public comment periods and written submissions.
- Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 836, 2025
- Third reading and adoption of Bylaw No. 836, 2025
- Property affected: 311 Main Street, McBride, BC
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider awarding three tenders for the Train Station Accessibility Upgrades (architectural, electrical, and mechanical portions) totaling $360,596, plus up to $40,000 in contingency funding. They will also discuss a zoning amendment for 311 Main Street, correspondence from a forestry company about procurement concerns, and several other administrative items.
- Award architectural tender to Yetter Construction Ltd. for $275,000
- Award electrical tender to Swift Current Services Ltd. for $28,996
- Award mechanical tender to Adrenaline Services Ltd. for $56,600
- Approve up to $40,000 from Growing Communities Fund for contingency
- Rescind and re-read second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 836 for 311 Main Street
Regular Council Meeting
The Village of McBride Council is reviewing grant applications for a $280,000 Parks and Recreation Plan and a $6,693,425 storm and sewer upgrade project. The meeting also includes discussions on cemetery fencing options and a zoning amendment for 311 Main Street.
- Grant application for Parks and Recreation Plan ($280,000)
- Grant application for Phase 4 Storm and Sewer Upgrades ($6,693,425)
- Zoning Amendment No. 836, 2025 for 311 Main Street
- Business Façade Improvement Program grant for 942 3rd Avenue (up to $5,000)
- Public feedback discussion regarding cemetery fencing
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will consider applying for up to $100,000 from the Northern Development Initiative Trust's Cultural Infrastructure Program to complete interior work on the historic train station, after previous bids exceeded budget. Council will also review a development variance permit for a dust collection system, direct staff to prepare funding applications for parks and storm/sewer projects, and approve the 2024 Annual Report. The agenda includes a housing society update and a request to cancel two summer council meetings.
- Grant application up to $100,000 for Elevate McBride's Historic Train Station inside works
- Development Variance Permit at 894 1st Avenue to raise M1 zone height limit from 25 to 30 feet for Dunster Community Forest Society dust collection system
- Direct staff to develop scopes and cost estimates for UBCM Canada Community Building Fund applications: Parks and Recreation Plan and Phase 4 Storm and Sewer Upgrades
- Approve Village of McBride 2024 Annual Report
- Cancel July 22 and August 19, 2025 council meetings for staff and council vacations
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide whether to re-tender the McBride Train Station Accessibility Upgrades project by issuing three separate tenders for electrical, plumbing, and construction work. They will also consider adopting the 2025 municipal property tax rates bylaw and receive the first draft of the Official Community Plan for referral to agencies and First Nations. A $250 grant-in-aid to the Chamber of Commerce for Canada Day celebrations is also on the agenda.
- Re-tender McBride Train Station Accessibility Upgrades (3 tenders: electrical, plumbing, construction)
- Adopt Bylaw Amendment No. 835, 2025 - Municipal Property Tax Rates
- Receive first draft of Official Community Plan and refer to agencies and First Nations
- Approve $250 Grant-in-Aid to McBride & District Chamber of Commerce for Canada Day
- Approve 2024 Statement of Financial Information (SoFI) Report
Regular Council Meeting
McBride council will consider first, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 835 to set 2025 municipal property tax rates. Council will also hear delegations on the McBride and District Housing Society's housing project, UNBC research on water and snowpacks, and RCMP crime statistics and a 1st Avenue commercial vehicle route. The agenda includes requests for letters of support for Crescent Spur Helicopter Holidays and a Northern BC blood plasma donor centre, plus an in-camera session on labour relations and preliminary service negotiations.
- Bylaw No. 835, 2025 - Municipal Property Tax Rates (first, second, third reading)
- Delegation: McBride and District Housing Society update on housing project at 210 Horseshoe Lake Rd
- Delegation: UNBC update on water, snowpacks, geohazards, and new snow station in Dominion Creek watershed
- Delegation: RCMP crime statistics and 1st Avenue commercial vehicle route discussion
- Letters of support: Crescent Spur Helicopter Holidays and Our Blood Counts blood plasma donor centre
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is primarily focused on unfinished business regarding a paving extension on Dominion Street and McBride Crescent. Council will consider waiving the notice requirement for the meeting and approving an amendment to the paving contract with Dawson Construction Limited to extend the work to the end of Dominion Street and from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue.
- Waive notice of special meeting per s. 127(4), Community Charter
- Amend paving contract with Dawson Construction Limited (May 27, 2025)
- Extend paving to end of Dominion Street
- Extend paving from 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue on Dominion Street
McBride Tourism Committee
The McBride Tourism Committee will consider recommending AJ Bridges for the vacant Tourism-at-Large position and receive updates on resort region designation, RMI funding, and the 2025 MRDT tactical plan. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and accepting the McBride Tourism Report.
- Recommendation to appoint AJ Bridges to the Tourism-at-Large committee position
- Information on Resort Region designation and Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding
- Update on 2025 Municipal and Regional District Tax One-Year Tactical Plan and Budget
- Acceptance of McBride Tourism Report summarizing MRDT activities to May 27, 2025
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide on a $414,141 contract with Dawson Construction Limited to pave McBride Crescent and Dominion Street, and approve $103,492.07 for cemetery fencing from Rite Way Fencing. They will also consider adopting the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, receive reports, and handle correspondence including a street closure request for Integris Credit Union's grand opening.
- Contract with Dawson Construction Limited to pave McBride Crescent and Dominion Street for $414,141.00
- Purchase of cemetery fencing from Rite Way Fencing for $103,492.07 including GST and shipping
- Adoption of Village of McBride Strategic Plan 2025-2028
- Temporary street closure of 2nd Avenue from Main Street to Holdway Street on June 7, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm for Integris Credit Union grand opening
- Delegation from Chevron Canada Resources regarding 655 Main Street
Special Council Meeting
The McBride Special Council meeting will consider adopting Bylaw 833 (2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan) and Bylaw 834 (2025 Municipal Property Tax Rates), and approve the draft 2024 consolidated financial statements presented by KPMG. The agenda also includes a presentation by KPMG on the draft financial statements.
- Adoption of Bylaw 833, 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Adoption of Bylaw 834, 2025 Municipal Property Tax Rates (e.g., residential general municipal rate $5.49464 per $1,000 assessed value)
- Approval of 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements as presented by KPMG LLP
- Capital plan includes $500,000 for paving McBride Crescent and Dominion Street, and $1,295,100 for universal water metering
- Unfunded projects include water looping infrastructure ($2,150,000) and water filtration infrastructure ($2,629,831)
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will consider first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 833 (2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan) and Bylaw No. 834 (2025 Municipal Property Tax Rates), following a previously approved 3% tax increase. Council will also hear an RCMP presentation on crime statistics and a commercial vehicle route, and decide on a housing partnership agreement with CMHC seed funding.
- Bylaw No. 833, 2025 - 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan (first, second, third readings)
- Bylaw No. 834, 2025 - 2025 Municipal Property Tax Rates (first, second, third readings)
- McBride and District Housing Society partnering agreement with $150,000 CMHC Seed Contribution
- RCMP presentation on crime statistics and 1st Avenue commercial vehicle route
- McBride Elks Pioneer Days requests: $250 donation, beer garden endorsement, street closures
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Council is meeting to receive reports and discuss several items, including the draft 5-year financial plan, a Recycle BC satellite depot update, and potential funding for community benches and garbage cans. They will also consider letters of support for local projects and a NextGen 911 grant application.
- Draft #2 of the 2025-2029 5-Year Financial Plan for review
- Recycle BC update: McBride Transfer Station approved as satellite depot, options for staffing
- Proposed $28,000 for 10 benches and 10 garbage cans in the community
- Request to approve RDFFG as applicant for up to $100,000 UBCM NextGen 911 grant
- Letters of support for Robson Valley Chapter Belle Mountain Project and Little Munchkins daycare grant
Regular Council Meeting
Council will receive the first draft of the 5-Year Financial Plan for 2025-2029 for information, along with correspondence and new business items. They will also consider approving a temporary street closure for June 21 and organizing a community clean-up event. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports.
- Draft #1 5-Year Financial Plan 2025-2029 presented for information
- Temporary street closure on Main Street and Holdway Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue on June 21, 2025, 8am-7pm
- Community Clean Up event proposed for May 10, 2025, with BBQ for participants
- Correspondence on cannabis taxation sharing and municipal-owned cannabis retail stores
- Letters of support for BCEDA awards and BC Housing Community Housing Fund
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed residential water service extension along Shelby Road, a request for a letter of support for a tourism coordinator, and a request to approve travel costs for a Community to Community Forum. The agenda also includes routine reports and correspondence, and the meeting will move into a closed session for employee relations matters.
- Water service extension request for four properties on Shelby Road
- Letter of support for McBride & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Coordinator
- Letter of support for Integris for BCEDA Professional Awards
- Travel and accommodation costs for C2C Forum hosted by Simpcw First Nation
- Delegation from McBride & District Housing Society re: housing project at 210 Horseshoe Lake Road
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss two infrastructure projects: replacing the Dominion Creek water weir and resurfacing McBride Crescent/Dominion Street. The weir replacement is estimated at $250,000-$300,000 and is eligible for Growing Communities Reserve funding. The resurfacing report presents paving and seal coating options. The agenda also includes a review of key reserves for infrastructure projects.
- Dominion Creek water weir replacement concept: new weir 1 meter higher, adding ~885 cubic meters storage, estimated cost $250,000-$300,000
- McBride Crescent/Dominion Street resurfacing: options include paving (20+ year lifespan) vs. double seal coat (cheaper, shorter lifespan)
- Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 814, 2023: $780,000 received in March 2023, eligible for weir project
- Key Reserves for Infrastructure Related Projects: Northern Capital Planning Grant anticipated opening balance $984,615; Growing Communities Fund anticipated opening balance $300,000
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will vote on several community event requests, including the McBride Community Market's use of the Steve Kolida Park Pavilion, Mayor Runtz's attendance at the 2025 Graduation/Awards Ceremony, and participation in a BBQ for the BC Drag-iT Challenge. Council will also consider approving attendance at the 2025 North Central Local Government Association AGM & Convention in Prince Rupert. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, plus an in-camera session on labour relations.
- Approve McBride Community Market use of Steve Kolida Park Pavilion Fridays, June 20–Sept 5, 2025, contingent on insurance
- Confirm Mayor Runtz or alternate at McBride Secondary School Graduation/Awards Ceremony, June 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
- Confirm Mayor and Council attendance at BC Drag-iT Challenge BBQ at Steve Kolida Park, June 21, 2025
- Approve Mayor, Council, and CAO attendance at 2025 NCLGA AGM & Convention, May 12–15, Prince Rupert
- In-camera session on labour relations (Community Charter Section 90(1)(c))
Regular Council Meeting
The McBride Village Council will consider approving a beer garden endorsement for the Buck's Hockey Invitational Tournament (March 14-16, 2025) and the pre-approval of a 2025 Stihl RZ560 zero turn mower for $14,299.99. They will also receive several reports, including the CAO monthly report, village projects update, economic development report, and public works report. A delegation from the McBride Visitor Centre will present an update.
- Beer garden endorsement for Buck's Hockey Invitational Tournament, March 14-16, 2025
- Purchase of 2025 Stihl RZ560.0K Zero Turn Mower from Horseshoe Lake Ventures for $14,299.99
- Delegation: Dannielle Alan, General Manager, McBride Visitor Centre 2024 update
- Correspondence: Proposal for allowing backyard chickens within city limits
- Reports: CAO monthly report, village projects update, economic development report, public works report
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will decide on several items: approving a three-year building inspection agreement with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, directing staff to seek cost estimates for airport improvements for a potential BC Air Access grant, and issuing letters of support for the 2030 Special Olympics bid and the Robson Valley Music Society. They will also receive reports on tourism and building permits, and move in-camera for labour relations matters.
- Building Inspection Services Agreement with Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 3-year term (2025-2027)
- Direct staff to secure cost estimates for airport perimeter fencing, pilot's lounge/washroom, and hangar line extension for BC Air Access Program 2025 grant
- Letter of support for City of Prince George's bid to host 2030 Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games
- Letter of support for Robson Valley Music Society's application to Northern Development Initiative Trust
- January 2025 building permits: 1 mobile home, $430,000 value
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider supporting an application to the BC Water Metering Pilot Program for a universal water metering project, with the exact amount to be provided at the meeting. They will also receive updates on a disaster risk reduction grant for an alternate water source feasibility study, and other administrative reports.
- BC Water Metering Pilot Program application for universal water metering (amount TBD at meeting)
- Disaster Risk Reduction–Climate Adaptation Grant: $146,302.90 for alternate community water source feasibility study
- Letter of support for Fraser Headwaters Alliance application to CNC Research Forest Society Legacy Fund for Goat River trail upgrades
- Adoption of Policy OHS-03, Version 1 – Occupational Health & Safety
- Delegation: Doug Monroe – Robson Valley Legacies Senior Housing Development
Regular Council Meeting
McBride Council will hear a presentation from Northern Health/School District 57 on the Planet Youth project, a youth substance use prevention initiative, and receive reports including a verbal update on the water metering pilot program and the 2024 year-end and 2025 budget plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, adopting minutes, and receiving correspondence.
- Planet Youth Project presentation by Shirley Giroux (Northern Health/SD57)
- Water Metering Pilot Program (verbal report)
- 2024 Year End and Budget Plan 2025
- Building inspection statistics to end of November 2024
- Thank you letter from McBride Secondary School