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The torrential rainfall over the weekend – just four months after the unprecedented heat dome - provides another indication of the growing impact of climate change on the lives of British Columbians. The pattern of sudden, extreme weather events, resulting in evacuations…
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On November 2 the provincial government announced that it would be working in partnership with First Nations to defer the harvest of 2.6 million hectares of BC’s most at-risk old growth forests. Logging deferrals are viewed as a temporary measure – as recommended in the 2020 Old…
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The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) has made 13 requests of the province to consider in order to establish a regulatory framework for the short-term accommodations industry, similar to those in place for ride-hailing and other regulated industries.
While local…
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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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Following a UBCM request for information regarding the Surrey Policing Transition, the Province has outlined the process to date as well as some of the main impacts on municipalities over 5,000 in population. Moving forward, as more forecasting and financial analysis is…
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Asset Management BC will be offering an online conference series next month on “Risks and Rewards; Delivering Services Sustainably.” The series will zero in on mitigating risk and augmenting rewards in three distinct asset groups: Human Capital; Natural Capital; and…
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UBCM’s Electoral Area Directors’ Forum returns in 2022 as an in-person event on February 8 (afternoon) and February 9 (morning). The event provides an opportunity to discuss common issues and share potential solutions, and is open to regional district chairs, electoral area…
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Consistent with the Prime Minister’s 2020 commitment to enhance transparency, accountability and trust in police, the RCMP is moving forward to equip its members with body worn cameras (BWC). Implementing BWCs will have financial impacts for local governments. UBCM has been…
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Proposed legislative amendments introduced on October 26, 2021, as part of Bill 26, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, provide local governments with new options to streamline development approvals processes.
The amendments will update the Local Government Act …
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The Government of BC introduced legislative amendments to the Community Charter, Vancouver Charter and Local Government Act that would require local governments to consider adopting or updating a Code of Conduct within 6 months after their first regular council or regional…