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The Province has announced the extension of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Pilot until March 31, 2024. The EI Regional Pilot was introduced in March 2019 to support economic growth in smaller regional centres, and is an…
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BC Hydro has applied to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) regarding proposed rates for interim and permanent electric vehicle fast charging service. The BCUC has announced a regulatory timetable for conducting a proceeding to hear from parties who wish to provide feedback…
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Local government staff can receive funding for tuition and travel costs when taking courses. The Board of Examiners’ Scholarship Programs offer tuition and travel assistance to local government employees taking courses that lead to certification from the Board. …
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Registration is now open for the 2021 Chief Elected Officials Forum for Mayors and Chairs. This virtual event is hosted by the Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) and will include a wide range of presenters, including Dr. Gordon McIntosh, Mike Harcourt OC, Don Lidstone QC…
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Changes have been made to the Province’s Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program in an effort to support more businesses impacted by COVID-19.
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The Program has been extended to August 31, 2021 or until funds are fully expended, whichever…
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The Working Group on Responsible Conduct has developed a database of external resources to support local governments. The consultants included provide a range of services that support responsible conduct by elected officials, including conflict management & resolution;…
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UBCM has conveyed concerns to the Province regarding the transfer of RCMP police dispatch costs to South Vancouver Island local governments. In a letter to Minister Mike Farnworth, UBCM raised several key issues, including the absence of consultation and communication with…
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Registration is now open for the inaugural FireSmart BC Symposium: Our Shared Responsibility. Join in to learn about the future of FireSmart in BC and across the country, hear a live panel share FireSmart community success stories and much more.
The virtual symposium is on…
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Local and Indigenous governments, particularly those with rural and remote populations, are invited to participate in a study of broadband Internet speeds experienced in BC. Communities across British Columbia have voiced concerns that federal data on broadband Internet speeds,…
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On March 3, the Province introduced the Firearm Violence Prevention Act (Bill 4), aimed at reducing gun violence. The proposed legislation incorporates recommendations made by the Illegal Firearms Task Force, and largely targets the purchase, transportation and possession…