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A new intake for the Active Transportation Planning program is underway. Regional districts and municipalities in BC with a population of 25,000 or fewer are able to apply for up to $20,000 in funding. The application deadline is May 21, 2021.
Local governments play a…
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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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2022 dog and cat tags will be available this afternoon for purchase. The tags are offered at a discounted group rate for participating UBCM members. Orders will be accepted until June 30, 2021. For inquiries, please contact Raelene Adamson, UBCM Office Administrator.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking input on the modernization and development of new policies, frameworks, instruments and guidance to implement the fish and fish habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act.
Interested groups can provide feedback…
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The Government of Canada has stated its intention to top-up the federal Gas Tax Fund allocation provided to BC and other provinces and territories for 2021. Contingent upon the passing of Bill C-25, local governments would see funding allocations effectively double for the…
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p>A webinar for local governments on new legislation for professional governance will be held on April 7th. The Professional Governance Act (PGA) came into force on February 5th and replaces the individual statutes of regulatory bodies that govern engineers and…
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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…