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BC’s forests, forest industry and its forest dependent communities are in the midst of a transition that is unprecedented, delegates to the forests policy session heard on Tuesday afternoon. Presenters confirmed and described the present crisis and pointed to signs of hope for…
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The following is a summary of the resolutions considered on Wednesday, September 25 at the 2019 Convention.
Section SR (Special Resolution)
Res No.
Resolution Title
Result
SR1
Provincial Consultation with Local Governments
Endorsed
SR2
Modernizing Development…
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The revitalized legislative framework for planning and decision-making in the ALR has impacted local governments and created some uncertainty. This morning, the Ministry of Agriculture, with the Agricultural Land Commission, addressed these changes and identified their intent to…
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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities has presented its 2019 Community Excellence Awards at the UBCM annual convention in Vancouver. The awards showcase municipalities and regional districts that have implemented projects and programs that demonstrate excellence in…
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As part of its work to secure a cannabis taxation revenue sharing agreement with the Province, UBCM has provided Finance Minister Carole James findings from its local government cannabis cost survey. UBCM President Arjun Singh and Vice-President Maja Tait delivered this…
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The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is renewing its call for political parties to commit to a permanent transit fund during the federal election campaign – warning that rapid transit projects including SkyTrain to Langley and to UBC and other Phase Three Plan projects…
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On Tuesday delegates were introduced to the potential role hydrogen can play in a low carbon economy. Representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources highlighted the recently published Hydrogen in BC study, and the upcoming Hydrogen Roadmap, which…
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Minister of Children and Family Development, Katrine Conroy, announced new intakes of the Community Child Care funding programs administered by UBCM today.
The programs allow local governments to apply for funding to further their understanding of child care needs in their…
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The opioid overdose epidemic was the focus of conversation Monday afternoon at the BC Mayor’s Caucus as Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Terrace Mayor Carol Leclerc presented different perspectives and potential solutions to the epidemic. The Honourable Judy…
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The BC Liberal Caucus is calling on the Province to immediately re-instate the Rural Dividend Fund. Communities were recently informed that funds would be temporarily reallocated to a new forestry worker program and current applications have been suspended until further notice.…