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The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) will undertake an Inquiry to examine the regulation of energy utilities affiliated with municipalities and regional districts in order to provide regulatory clarity to the BCUC, utilities and local governments. The Inquiry will explore issues…
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In response to a Call for Nominations by UBCM’s Nominating Committee, the Nominating Committee Report has been prepared and is now available online. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their bios. Members will receive print copies of…
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The B.C. government has released a provincial-scale climate risk assessment. The report – a first in Canada - helps government better understand and respond to current and emerging climate-related risks facing B.C. The risk assessment also supports the development of the…
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The 2019 Annual Report and Resolutions Book for the 2019 UBCM Convention is now available. Print copies of both documents will also be distributed to every local government in British Columbia, with copies for each local elected official and CAO.
Resolutions submitted to UBCM…
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Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Community Recognition Awards sponsored by Wood WORKS! BC. These are the 15th annual awards, and are open to any local government that has completed a community project using wood within the last three years.
The awards will be presented…
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The provincial government has appointed MLA Sheila Malcolmson as Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, with a particular focus on abandoned vessels and marine-sourced debris. MLA Malcolmson is seeking feedback from local governments on potential solutions and challenges…
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The provincial government is seeking feedback on a proposed BC Plastics Action Plan. Interested parties can review the policy discussion paper and fill out the online survey by September 18, 2019. Formal submissions will also be accepted.
The plan proposes action in four areas…
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Executive members met on July 10-12, 2019 for their quarterly Committee and board meetings. The July meeting provides closure on a number of year-end matters but also establishes direction for the year ahead. In addition to reviewing 279 resolutions, Executive members received…
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A final reminder to all UBCM member elected officials - Wednesday July 31, 2019 is the deadline to respond to the Call for Nominations to serve on the 2019-2020 UBCM Executive.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination, the procedures…
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In June, the provincial government announced their active transportation strategy, called Move, Commute, Connect.
The strategy aims to double the percentage of trips taken by active transportation by 2030. Initiatives in the strategy include offering incentives that encourage…