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Receive recognition for your work by applying for a Community Energy Association 2019 Climate & Energy Action Award. The awards are offered in 3 categories: community planning and development, corporate operations, and climate change adaptation. The deadline for…
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The Province has extended the deadline for feedback on its review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program (PMFLP) to July 22. An earlier deadline was noted in a June 5th article.
The deadline for comments on Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) Improvement Initiative…
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Funding for the 2020 Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program's FireSmart Community Funding & Supports stream has been confirmed and program materials released. The program is structured to fund FireSmart activities in all eligible First Nation and local government…
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A Call for Nominations has been issued to local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2019-2020 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is Wednesday July 31, 2019.The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination, the…
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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.
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Regional Community to Community Forums: With the goal of increased…
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ParticipACTION invites local governments to participate in the Community Better Challenge and compete for the title of Canada's Most Active Community. Prizes range from $10,000 to $150,000 and can be used to support local physical activity initiatives.
The winner of Canada's…
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Local governments have one additional month to complete UBCM's survey examining costs related to cannabis legalization. Data obtained through this survey will support UBCM's discussions with the provincial government regarding cannabis excise tax revenue sharing with local…
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The Province has initiated two engagement processes of specific interest to forest communities - Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) Improvement Initiative and a review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program (PMFLP).
UBCM will be responding to both engagement processes…
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Premier Horgan has announced the renewal of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) with $31 million in new funding. The program supports community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods and other emergencies. CEPF will provide two new funding streams, and will be…
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Is your community implementing actions related to active transportation, electric vehicles, building energy retrofits, energy efficient new buildings, renewable or district energy, organics diversion, or climate change adaptation? Receive recognition for your work by applying…