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Whenever employees along the roadside, they’re in danger of being struck by passing vehicles—and employers are responsible for their safety. That includes many local governments whose Public Works staff are sometimes on the roadside. WorkSafeBC has launched a new resource at…
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Registration for the 2023 UBCM Convention will open on July 4. This will be the first in-person convention held in Vancouver since the pandemic, and we anticipate a strong turnout, so be sure to register quickly.
The theme for this year’s event (Balancing Act)…
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The Community Energy Association (CEA) is accepting applications for the 2023 Climate & Energy Action Awards. These awards shine a light on climate and energy projects in local governments and Indigenous communities across BC. The best part is, when it comes to local climate…
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The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting in the coming month. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services in B.C. are asked to submit input to Bhar…
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A progress report from the Local Government Financial Review Working Group
The joint provincial–UBCM Local Government Financial Review Working Group was established in 2022 to address the 20 recommendations outlined in the 2021 report: Local Government Financial Resiliency –…
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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
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding…
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Local governments are invited to participate in the development of the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s ChildCareBC Facility Design Guidelines.
The Ministry is seeking input to:
Confirm that the guidelines support the development of a quality child care facility,…
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Disability Alliance BC is arranging a series of workshops to support local governments in their understanding and implementation of the requirements under the Accessible BC Act. Hosted online, and grouped by region the scheduled workshops are as follows:
June 16, 11am–1pm:…
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Changes to the B.C. Building Code based on the 2020 National Model Codes with some B.C.-specific variations is anticipated to be enacted in December 2023. The changes will address a range of issues, including accessibility, cooling requirements, mass timber construction,…
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A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2023-2024 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is Monday, July 31, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination,…