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Nominations are now being accepted to the Long Service Awards (25 years) and Special Long Service Awards (35+ years). Local government administrators are asked to advise UBCM of the names of any persons who they feel would qualify for this award. ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/convention-session-proposal-deadline-approaching.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/which-forum-is-for-you-topics-invited-for-2013-convention.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/update-on-national-rcmp-contract-management-committee.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/interested-in-serving-on-the-ubcm-executive.html Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/coralee-oakes-appointed-minister.html ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/visits-to-47-ubcm-member-municipalities.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 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http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/funding-available-for-relationship-building-with-first-nations.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/athletic-commissioner-act-comes-into-force.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/election-outreach-underway.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/lets-talk-finance.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/is-your-community-investment-ready.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/rcmp-police-costs-update.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/feedback-requested-species-at-risk-5-year-plan.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/wildfire-prevention-grant-deadline-approaches.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/ministry-of-health-launches-public-health-plan-for-bc.html Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/news-release-upgrade-coming-to-harrison-hot-springs-water-system.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/follow-up-on-abandoned-and-derelict-vessels-report.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/2013-brownfield-renewal-funding-now-available.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/ubcm-meets-with-dfo-on-fisheries-act.html Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/news-release-green-light-for-district-of-north-vancouver-energy-system.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/news-release-capital-regional-district-encourages-residents-to-stay-active.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/new-infrastructure-plan-featured-in-budget-2013.html • Indexing of the Gas Tax Fund at 2% annually;
• More flexibility in the projects eligible through the Gas Tax Fund; and
• A renewal of the Building Canada Fund at existing levels over ten years.
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It's time for UBCM members to submit resolutions to Area Associations for consideration - AKBLG and AVICC resolutions are due before the end of the month. Check out the guidelines on the UBCM website for top-notch resolution writing tips, and call on UBCM staff for assistance. ]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/ubcm-executive-meet-in-the-capital.html Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/federal-support-for-c2c-funding-in-question.html Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/packaging-and-printed-paper-update.html
As well, MMBC has released a draft, updated list of the packaging and printed paper that it proposes to collect under the stewardship plan in May 2014. Local governments should note that glass is proposed for collection at depots only. ]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/extension-to-gtf-expenditure-deadline-in-the-works.html Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/speaking-in-sign-language.html Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/lgla-unveils-power-panel-to-follow-keynote-address.html Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/marr-restructures-its-regional-operations.html Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/ubcm-urges-federal-government-to-pay-for-rcmp-severance-package.html Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/lg-finance-committee-decides-to-hit-the-road.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/age-friendly-funding-decisions-announced.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/electrical-permit-fee-changes-proposed.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/province-launches-spill-preparedness-and-response-consultation.html ]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/new-medical-marijuana-policy-to-protect-citizens.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ubcm.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archive/2013-archive/oppal-report-recommends-changes-to-policing.html
Overall, Justice Oppal made a total of 65 recommendations in the Inquiry's final report. To avoid political interference, the Inquiry recommended that the Mayor no longer serve as the chair of the police board, but instead sit as an ex officio member of the board with no voting authority ]]>