Council Meeting Highlights - February 17, 2026

Council will be supporting a resolution from the City of Kamloops regarding updates to the Heritage Conservation Act. 

The Environmental Advisory Committee met earlier this month and requested that any future plans for disc golf or related projects in the forested area along McCombs Drive be referred to the Committee prior to approval by Council. 

The report from the February 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole was adopted. Read about the highlights from that COW here.  

The 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1237, 2026 was given first two readings.  
Join us for the Budget Open House on Tuesday, February 24 between 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m. at the Village Office – drop by, share your thoughts, and learn more about the budget process! Budget information will be on display and staff will be available to answer your questions and collect your budget feedback. Learn more about Budget 2026 and share your thoughts through the survey here. 

Fire Services Bylaw No. 1236, 2026 was given first three readings. This bylaw designates the Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department for interior operations and brings the bylaw into alignment with the new Fire Safety Act.  

Pay Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2026 was given first three readings. This bylaw establishes fees and regulations for the pay parking program. Council amended the proposed bylaw so as not to charge any parking fees in the overflow parking lot. Resident Parking Passes will be coming soon! Pending adoption of the bylaw, a pass for $75 that offers up to four hours of parking daily will be available for purchase for Harrison Hot Springs residents this season. Keep an eye out for more details as we near the start of the pay parking season this May. 

Boat Launch Regulation Bylaw No. 1240, 2026 was given first three readings. This bylaw establishes fees and regulations for the use of the boat launch and parking area.   

Council endorsed two resolutions to be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association for consideration at the annual conference regarding local government consultation during treaty negotiations and establishing a funding stream for small communities to meet their obligations under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  
 

The current locations of the barbecue zones will not be changing, however, the Village will be looking at installing more tables and barbecue pedestals in Rendall Park. 

Staff were asked to initiate a pilot project for one year to allow portable barbecues, on their own folding stands, in the existing barbecue zones only, and research other ways to limit full-size barbecues. 

The Village will be exploring the creation of an off-leash dog swim area in the cove north of the boat launch parking lot, while considering issues like boater-dog conflicts and the existing trees and habitat in the area. 

Some improvements will be coming to Rendall Park to make the entrance and crosswalks more visible. 

Bylaw enforcement officers will be checking for compliance with waste collection regulations as we enter the warmer months. Visit wildsafebc.com/learn for tips on how you can prevent human-wildlife conflicts. 
 

As part of the Village’s Building Belonging Project - to make everyday interactions with the Village clearer, easier, and more welcoming - join us for one of two community engagement sessions on February 19, 2026! Share your thoughts on what building belonging means to you through better service quality, fairness, and access to the services and amenities you use every day in Harrison Hot Springs. Learn more about the sessions here.