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Thursday afternoon’s workshop on local government finance provided delegates with an update on the current work of the joint provincial/UBCM Local Government Financial Review Working Group.
Following the UBCM endorsement of the 2021 report Local Government Finance Resiliency –…
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Congratulations to the 2022 winners of the Climate & Energy Action awards presented by the Community Energy Association.
Climate Adaptation: The District of West Vancouver for its Foreshore Development Permit Area and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Policy. Honourable…
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Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon told delegates to the UBCM Convention that his government would look to local governments as partners in delivering an increased housing supply. “We need legislative changes” to accelerate the delivery of new homes, said MLA Falcon, “but we will work…
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A clinic Thursday at the UBCM convention provided delegates with an engaging conversation about food security in BC communities.
Led by presenters from Squamish Food Policy Council, Investment Agriculture Foundation, and Farm Folk City Folk, the clinic explored options for…
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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities presented its 2022 Community Excellence Awards Tuesday during the UBCM convention.
The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations, regional districts and municipalities that have implemented…
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Delegates to the 2022 Convention were presented with highlights on the progress local governments have made in advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action at a clinic earlier today.
Speakers from Women Transforming Cities identified that 54% of surveyed…
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Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs delivered an engaging and heartfelt address to delegates earlier today. Minister Cullen announced a $10 million program to support local governments and modern Treaty First Nations by making data available to help inform decisions and…
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In her address to delegates Wednesday, Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party, reflected on meeting in person for the first time since 2019, and reminded delegates that it is a “chance to reconnect” and commented on “how inspiring it is to be among people who are so…
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A provincial policy session at the Convention Tuesday received an update on old growth deferral areas and the status of the 14 recommendations from the Old Growth Strategic Review accepted by the Province in 2020.
Representatives from the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of…
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Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart and Vanderhoof Councillor Brian Frenkel introduced an initiative for local governments, Local Leaders for Mental Health (LLMH), to UBCM convention delegates earlier today. They were joined by Kim Mackenzie, Policy Director with the Canadian Mental…