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The provincial government has introduced legislation to regulate the use of illicit drugs in public areas. The legislation responds to concerns raised by BC local governments at the 2023 UBCM convention and throughout the decriminalization pilot from its inception.
With the new…
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UBCM is administering $60 million in funding to support local preparedness for the implementation of Next Generation 911 and to provide funding to eligible recipients to support the transition of existing 911 services to NG911. We have had numerous questions about base funding…
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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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Yesterday, the Province introduced new emergency management legislation: the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. Once brought into force, it will replace the current Emergency Program Act. UBCM has previously summarized some of the key changes that will impact local…
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Image The Immigration Programs Branch in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs is hosting a virtual information session for rural communities about attracting and retaining international workers.
The BC Provincial Nominee Program allows the…
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UBCM delegates voted for their new Executive board members at 2023 Convention, and here are the results:
President: Councillor Trish Mandewo, City of Coquitlam
First Vice-President: Director Art Kaehn, RD of Fraser-Fort George
Second Vice-President: Councillor Wes Graham, City…
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Debate on resolutions is ongoing at UBCM 2023 Convention. Check back here for results each day.
September 20 Resolutions Disposition: includes Extraordinary resolutions, Special resolutions, a block of resolutions recommended for endorsement by the Executive Committee, and the…
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The dramatic impact climate change is having on BC’s landscapes are being felt intensely in our forests, impacting the ecosystem, biodiversity, forest-reliant economies, and more.
Lead scientist in the Ministry, Colin Mahoney spoke to a crowded room on the research his team is…
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The plenary on the health impacts of wildfire featured Angela Yao, a senior scientist with the BC Centre for Disease Control. She focused on the physical impacts of smoke exposure, primarily respiratory, but focused on what communities can do to minimize exposure.
“Smoke is…
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New emergency management act legislation will come to the legislature on October 3, Minister Bowinn Ma confirmed at UBCM Convention. We asked her if local governments can expect a framework to build capacity and fund additional responsibilities under the new Act.…