New provincial short-term rental (STR) rules including the principal residence requirement come into effect on May 1, 2024. In addition, the Province has created an STR Data Portal to support local governments with monitoring and enforcement.
The new rules coming into effect…
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Community Excellence Awards nominations close on May 17, 2024. We spoke with one of last year’s winners to learn what winning has meant – and to check in on the winning project, a management practice designed to align the Council’s aspirations with the operational realities of…
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If your local government received funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2023, it’s time to submit the Annual Expenditure Report. Reports are due June 1, 2024.
Local governments that received funding through any stream of the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2023…
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The proposed 2024 federal budget includes a new housing plan, with several programs that impact local governments. Initiatives include supports for renters, homeowners, developers, and other orders of government. Details are yet to come, but the plan does address some of the…
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Local Government Awareness Week is just over a month away: May 12-18, 2024. The theme this year is Infrastructure. UBCM members are invited to participate by identifying a key infrastructure story in their area and engaging with residents on the work being done to ensure…
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Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events, and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Local Government Program Services
Starting in January 2024, all of UBCM’s Local Government Program…
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The Province has introduced new legislation to address some issues created by pre-zoning large areas of BC communities for increased density. The new legislation addresses: inclusionary zoning; updates to the density bonus framework; providing local government with expanded…
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Last week, the Province introduced a series of amendments to the Police Act, including changes to police governance and oversight that will impact police boards and municipalities. The Province has advised that these amendments represent phase one of a multi-phase process to…
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A new four-year electric kick scooter pilot project started on April 5, 2024. Over four years, residents and visitors in participating communities can try using this emerging form of personal transportation.
Local governments can join the pilot by passing a resolution and/or…
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New seismic hazard maps for Metro Vancouver have been developed, and local government planners from southwest BC are invited to attend a virtual engagement session on April 17. The session will be hosted by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness in…