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UBCM is hosting a series of regional workshops across the province this spring. Each session will provide updates on the funding programs administered by UBCM along with current trends in Asset Management.
Programs highlighted in the workshops include the Canada Community…
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The RCMP has announced a salary increase of 1.75% for each year from 2017-2023 for Commissioned Officers, who are not included as part of the RCMP collective agreement. The salary increase, which came into effect on April 1, 2022, also includes payments retroactive to 2017, when…
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UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications for the 2022 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines in the Session Proposal Process, and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is June 3,…
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In August 2021, RCMP reservists and members below the rank of inspector ratified a six-year collective agreement with the Government of Canada. While most of the subsequent focus has been on the new compensation framework and retroactive payments, the agreement will also see…
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EMBC has advised that it’s re-engaging its partners on the modernization of BC’s emergency management legislation. This follows a year in which efforts were paused as a result of various extreme weather events, including wildfires, floods and a summer heat wave. Local…
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ICBC has confirmed its intention to transition to an 8-digit format for all new and existing driver’s license numbers. Local and Indigenous governments are strongly encouraged to assess their in-house systems and processes, to determine whether this change could impact their…
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Family of Dan Cumming, former Chair of Squamish Lillooet Regional District, past President of UBCM, the inaugural Chair of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC, has notified UBCM of his recent passing. A private service will be held later this month to commemorate his life…
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Terry Raymond, an Electoral Area Director with Fraser Valley Regional District, died on April 7 due to cancer. Director Raymond proudly served the communities of Boston Bar, North Bend, and Canyon Alpine for 20 years. Raymond also served on UBCM’s Executive from 2005 to 2008 as…
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Following a UBCM request, Public Safety Canada and the RCMP have agreed to discuss the RCMP collective agreement with BC local governments. The billing for and collection of retroactive payments will be a key element of these discussions. Interested local government…
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2022 federal budget in the House of Commons yesterday. The budget focusses largely on funding a range of new measures in housing and climate action. After the budget measures, Canada will have a $113 billion deficit in 2021-2022…