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The Regional C2C program provides funding to support increased understanding and improved overall relations between First Nations and local governments. Increased funding for the 2023/24 program will now allow for up to $10,000 for events and support the development of…
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The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback from local governments on the BC Heat Alert and Response System, in an effort to improve extreme heat planning and response initiatives. To participate in the survey, please contact Ministry staff for a unique survey login. The survey…
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Delivering the homes needed by British Columbians requires integrating immigration policy within housing policy. One of the panels at Housing BC Together – UBCM’s housing summit – will discuss the significant housing…
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In its 2022 Budget, the Federal Government announced a $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund to provide incentive funding to local governments to encourage initiatives that lead to new housing supply. New details have been made available on the design of the program in Local…
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Local governments are invited to attend a virtual session on old growth on April 13. 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Hosted by UBCM, in cooperation with the Province, the session will focus on the Province’s approach to implementing the Old Growth Strategic Review recommendations. Local…
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On November 21-22, 2022, the national RCMP Contract Management Committee (CMC) met to discuss issues related to the Police Services Agreements and policing more broadly in Canada. Relevant items were subsequently discussed by the B.C. Local Government RCMP Contract Management…
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Applications are being accepted for the Asset Management Planning program, administered by UBCM’s Local Government Program Services. Applications will be reviewed two times this year: May 12, 2023, and September 15, 2023.
This program assists local governments (…
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Applications are now being accepted for UBCM’s 2023 Community Excellence Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in B.C. The application deadline is…
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Housing attainability and affordability are among B.C.’s communities' most significant social challenges. UBCM’s summit Housing BC Together will gather leaders from all orders of government, along with industry, not-for-profit and Indigenous housing sectors to rethink housing…
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Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, has been tasked, as part of his mandate letter, to "conduct an assessment of contract policing in consultation with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and stakeholders." UBCM will hold…