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Local government officials and staff who would like to provide input on topics and areas of focus for a review of the Environment Assessment Act are encouraged to share their feedback by Wednesday, September 11, 2024. UBCM and local governments were recently notified by the…
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On August 7th, UBCM shared that the new Fire Safety Act had been brought into force. The Office of the Fire Commissioner has released a newsletter providing additional information about investigator and inspector training standards as well as a Q&A document to assist…
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The Active Transportation Planning program supports local governments to incorporate or enhance active transportation components of formal planning documents. Total funding has now increased to $30,000 per application. Funding permitting, applications will be accepted from…
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At last year’s Convention, UBCM held a Women in Politics session where participants identified the barriers that women face in the political arena. We are excited to continue the transformative dialogue by identifying actionable solutions at this year's Women…
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The Province is seeking input from local governments to better understand issues impacting the Bylaw Adjudication Program. Local governments are encouraged to complete the Province’s survey, which will remain open until September 25, 2024. The Bylaw Adjudication Program provides…
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The Nominating Committee Report for UBCM’s 2024-25 Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their bios.
Based on the advance nominations received, there will be elections for Third Vice-President;…
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UBCM is accepting nominations for elected officials who have served over 25 years in office. Please submit nominations by Friday, August 23rd to celebrate and ensure recognition of long service local government leaders at the 2024 UBCM Convention.
Nominations are being accepted…
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UBCM and the First Nations Leadership Council are pleased to announce that Kimberly Murray, Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools, will be one of the speakers at the Provincial Community to…
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UBCM and the First Nations Leadership Council are pleased to announce that the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould will give the keynote address at the Provincial Community to Community Forum happening September 16, 2024 in Vancouver. Image…
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UBCM is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on the Recycle BC Advisory Committee. The Committee is a forum to provide input and advice to Recycle BC staff and its board of directors on the packaging and printed paper product stewardship program.
The Committee’s…