Applications are now being invited for the 2022 Community Resiliency Initiative FireSmart Community Funding & Supports program. Local governments and First Nations in BC are eligible to apply for funding to undertake community-based FireSmart planning and activities that…
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There are encouraging signs as it appears that BC will enter into the third stage of its four-step restart plan on July 1. While we had hoped we might return to 'normal' for the annual Convention this year, the health and safety of our members and their communities…
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Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) received Royal Assent on June 21. This legislation closely parallels British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act in…
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The Government of Canada and National Police Federation, the bargaining unit representing RCMP members, have tentatively reached a six-year collective agreement. Details of the agreement will not be made public until RCMP members have an opportunity to examine…
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UBCM is excited to announce the theme for the 2021 Convention: Obstacles to Opportunities.
Building on the strength of our first all-digital Convention in 2020, please join us to engage with your local government peers and industry experts as they…
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The Canada-B.C. Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability has released its Final Report presenting 23 recommendations addressing 5 themes: the local government planning framework; reforming property development fees; expanding affordable housing supply;…
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FireSmart BC is hosting five (5) free virtual Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) workshops beginning July 2021, and running until April 2022. Online registrations are currently being accepted for the following dates:
July 14/15, 2021: 8:00am – Noon PST (two…
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released a Hazardous Waste Regulation policy intentions paper. The paper proposes changes for the collection and transportation of household hazardous waste and similar wastes from institutional and commercial…
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Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has launched a new railway suicide-prevention campaign, Today is Better, as a resource for those struggling with their mental health. This public-awareness campaign consists of 11 personal stories told by those who’ve sought help after…
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The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on July 20, 2021. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services to BC are asked to submit input to …