Council Meeting Highlights - May 4, 2026

Council heard from Michael De Jong & Jeff Wilson with a progress update for the proposed Bridal Veil Mountain Resort project. 

A letter of support will be sent to the City of Langford on the topic of permanent daylight saving time and the impacts on safe routes to school. 

The Village will be providing a letter of support for the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society’s application to the Community Gaming Grants program. 

Lights at Village facilities will turn golden yellow on May 14 to raise awareness and show solidarity with those working to end gender-based violence through the Moose Hide Program. Moose Hide pins are available at the Village Office. Learn more about the campaign: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/ 

Staff were asked to look into a wildlife attractant management bylaw to address issues like locking up dumpsters, managing fruit trees and bird feeders and researching wildlife resistant enclosures to help minimize human-wildlife interactions 

• Keep Wildlife Wild: Staying aware of your surroundings and knowing how to safely coexist helps protect both you and local wildlife. You can find helpful tips and resources here: https://wildsafebc.com/  

Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1238, 2026 was adopted. This bylaw establishes municipal property tax rates for 2026. 

C2 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1244, 2026 for the property located at 889 Hot Springs Road was given first three readings. A Public Hearing will be scheduled for a future date. 

Cenotaph at Memorial Hall: 

• THAT Council direct staff to investigate the purchase and erecting of a cenotaph outside of Memorial Hall and engage with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 to seek input and guidance on appropriate design and protocols and that staff report back to Council with recommendations including a proposed project budget and timeline. 

Impact of Forestry Activities: 

• THAT at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting: 

  • 1. Council discuss concerns that might arise from forestry activities near the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and how the Village should engage Provincial authorities on forestry activities near the Village that might affect: a) Risks associated from wildfires; b) The water quality of Harrison Lake; c) The risk of flooding in the Village; d) The view, and ascetic qualities of the forest and mountains as seen from the Village; 

  • 2. Council consider whether, and how to engage neighbouring communities, including the District of Kent and Sts'ailes, on these matters.