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With the 2020 UBCM Convention moving to a virtual format, UBCM has adapted this year’s resolutions process. The following outlines important resolutions information for 2020.
The UBCM Executive is pleased to be able to hold a virtual resolutions session during the 2020…
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In late April, UBCM reached out to the membership to gauge the impact of the Province’s financial relief framework on local governments, and to identify a stimulus approach that would assist a post-pandemic recovery. In early May, UBCM provided the Province with an assessment…
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Due to COVID-19, the application deadlines for some funding programs administered by UBCM were postponed this spring. New deadlines have now been established and other additional intakes are being announced:
October 2020
The application deadline for 2020 intake…
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Over 90 local government officials met on June 16th to discuss the costs and challenges of providing public transit during a pandemic. TransLink and BC Transit officials presented on the state of public transit and participants considered a set of draft principles and…
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The deadline for the 2020 Community Excellence Awards is fast-approaching. Interested UBCM members should submit their applications by Friday, July 10, 2020.
The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have undertaken projects that demonstrate…
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The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was released approximately 1 year ago. UBCM would like to encourage members to bring the Calls for Justice to their respective councils or boards for review, prioritization and…
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The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has created two interim Codes of Practice for undertaking emergency and routine works under the revised Fisheries Act that pose a low risk to fish and fish habitat. The Codes of Practice allow proponents who meet the interim…
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As planning continues for a virtual 2020 Convention, UBCM has finalized the cancellation policies with all the official hotels for the 2020 Convention. If you had a reservation in the official UBCM room block in one of the following hotels, please be advised that your individual…
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Learn how to enhance your personal online presence. Join Jan Enns in a live webinar June 25, 10 – 11:15 am, as she shares tips, tools, and tricks to help you boost your virtual voice and improve connections and communications with your colleagues and community.
Jan will equip…
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Negotiations between the federal Treasury Board and National Police Federation (NPF), the union representing the RCMP, are expected to culminate in a collective agreement for RCMP members below the rank of Inspector. Although it is unknown when this agreement will be…