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Yesterday, the Province introduced new emergency management legislation: the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. Once brought into force, it will replace the current Emergency Program Act. UBCM has previously summarized some of the key changes that will impact local…
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The Immigration Programs Branch in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs is hosting a virtual information session for rural communities about attracting and retaining international workers.
The BC Provincial Nominee…
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UBCM delegates voted for their new Executive board members at 2023 Convention, and here are the results:
President: Councillor Trish Mandewo, City of Coquitlam
First Vice-President: Director Art Kaehn, RD of Fraser-Fort George
Second Vice-President: Councillor Wes Graham, City…
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Debate on resolutions is ongoing at UBCM 2023 Convention. Check back here for results each day.
September 20 Resolutions Disposition: includes Extraordinary resolutions, Special resolutions, a block of resolutions recommended for endorsement by the Executive…
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The dramatic impact climate change is having on BC’s landscapes are being felt intensely in our forests, impacting the ecosystem, biodiversity, forest-reliant economies, and more.
Lead scientist in the Ministry, Colin Mahoney spoke to a crowded room on the research…
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The plenary on the health impacts of wildfire featured Angela Yao, a senior scientist with the BC Centre for Disease Control. She focused on the physical impacts of smoke exposure, primarily respiratory, but focused on what communities can do to minimize exposure.
“Smoke is…
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New emergency management act legislation will come to the legislature on October 3, Minister Bowinn Ma confirmed at UBCM Convention. We asked her if local governments can expect a framework to build capacity and fund additional…
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Earlier this year, the BC government received a three-year exemption by Health Canada from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize the possession of certain illegal drugs. While local governments were largely in support of decriminalization as one of the tools…
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The BC government has announced amendments to its decriminalization policy. As of Monday, September 18, the possession of illicit drugs within 15 metres of any play structure in a playground, a spray or wading pool, or a skate park will be prohibited. The Province also advised…
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At the 2023 UBCM Convention, Fire Commissioner Brian Godlonton of the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) will participate in a workshop to provide an update on the Fire Safety Act and its fire-risk reduction initiatives. This workshop is particularly relevant for regional…