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Public Health Emergency Declared
Provincial officials have declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement gives the Public Health Officer special powers under the Public Health Act, including the ability to issue verbal orders and the…
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COVID-19 and Local Government Preparedness
In order to strengthen collaboration among all orders of government in our collective response to COVID-19, local governments are advised to monitor updates provided by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, the Provincial…
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UBCM is seeking examples of existing child care planning resources to inform the development of a best practices guide on child care planning. The Guide will address a range of topics, including: developing child care strategies and plans; financing child care; designing,…
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UBCM has met with provincial staff to seek additional information on the role of local governments in caribou recovery. Late last month, the province announced that the partnership agreement between the federal government, provincial government, West Moberly First Nation and…
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A new Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability has been tasked with making recommendations to the Governments of B.C. and Canada. The Panel is seeking feedback prior to April 3 from interested parties on what could be done to increase housing supply and…
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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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The Housing Needs Report program is now receiving applications. This program is structured to reflect the local government planning areas that are required to complete housing needs reports, in accordance with provincial legislation. The application deadline is May 1, 2020.…
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In advance of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) invitation for board nominations, UBCM would like to remind local governments of UBCM-FCM Small Communities Travel Fund. This fund provides financial support to local government elected officials from BC attending…
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The Province and UBCM have established an Advisory Group on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) to facilitate discussion about the impacts of STRs and tools for addressing them. Information gathered by the group will help inform the Province’s consideration of potential policy approaches…
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The 2020 Asset Management Planning program has been launched, offering matching grants of up to $15,000.00 in two intakes. The intent of the program is to assist local governments in delivering sustainable services by extending and deepening asset management practices within…