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The application deadline for the Fall 2020 intake of the Housing Needs Report funding program has been extended until November 13, 2020. Applicant eligibility has been expanded to include Treaty First Nations (as defined by the Interpretation Act). Prospective…
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Nominations are being sought for one UBCM representative on the PRIMECorp BC Board of Directors. The successful applicant shall be subject to approval by the Board. Nominations will be accepted by UBCM until 4:30 p.m. on November 4, 2020.
PRIMECorp is the organization that…
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Achieving innovation goals, whether you are a major city, a smaller town, or a rural community, requires time, talent, and budget. Mitacs, a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years, is now…
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Two Community Emergency Preparedness Fund streams have upcoming application deadlines, and new intakes have been announced for three other streams for 2021. Evacuation Route Planning has an application deadline November 6, 2020 and Structural Flood Mitigation was…
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The Federal Government last week announced a $1 billion Rapid Housing Initiative. The initiative will be administered by the CMHC and will receive applications to cover the costs of construction of modular housing, conversion of existing buildings to affordable housing, and land…
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The Province has extended the streamlined process allowing food primary, liquor primary and manufacturer licensees to obtain Temporary Expanded Service Area (TESA) authorization for an additional year. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) will be contacting…
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The provincial government has released a summary report of feedback provided in response to its discussion paper, Modernizing BC’s Emergency Management Legislation. Emergency Management BC’s ‘What We Heard’ report also advises that the Province plans to table new…
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The Provincial Urban Deer Cost Share (PUDOCS) Program provides local governments or First Nations with funds to help address urban deer management challenges through operational or research projects. The program application is now available.
The Province will make up to $100,000…
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The resolutions session of the 2020 Convention was held on Wednesday, September 23. A summary of the decisions from the proceedings is now available. The official results of the resolutions will appear in the Convention minutes.
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The Community Energy Association is pleased to announce the 2020 Climate & Energy Action Award Winners. The awards are organized annually by the Community Energy Association in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, Union of BC Municipalities, BC Hydro, FortisBC…