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The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that exhibit excellence in meeting the purposes of local government, and demonstrate successful pathways for others to follow. This week, the City of Colwood is highlighted as winner of the “Asset Management”…
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In September UBCM announced the re-establishment of a Select Committee on Local Government Finance to undertake a comprehensive review of the 2013 Strong Fiscal Futures Report. After consultation, the Presidents’ Committee has appointed representatives to the Select Committee,…
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The Honourable Governor General Julie Payette delivered the federal Throne Speech on December 5th, which highlights the federal government’s priorities as Parliament prepares to resume following the October election. The Speech focuses largely on climate action and…
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UBCM would like to know which BC local governments or First Nations have adopted the FCM-RAC Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations (Proximity Guidelines), and whether they have adopted the guidelines in whole, in part, or made amendments.
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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
A complete and chronological listing of grants currently offered by…
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Local governments may be aware that as of September 1, 2019, the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) moved to a more driver-based model for vehicle insurance. This means that an individual’s driving experience and crash history will play a bigger role in determining the cost of…
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Over the past year, the Working Group on Responsible Conduct (WGRC) has explored ways in which the responsible conduct of local elected officials might be strengthened through potential legislative changes and new educational tools. This communique provides an update on the WGRC…
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The Electoral Area Directors’ (EAD) Forum will be held on February 4 and 5, 2020 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. The Forum will begin at 12 noon on February 4th, and end at 12 noon on February 5th.
The Electoral Area Directors' Forum focuses on issues of…
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The Province intends [PDF - 990 KB] to introduce amendments to the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Agreement (TFRSA) consistent with recommendations made by UBCM. Changes are expected to generate additional net income for local governments, while allowing the Province to recover…
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Local governments are encouraged to support the BC Rent Bank – a provincially funded program administered by the Vancity Community Foundation. The BC Rent Bank provides support to the existing rent banks in BC in order to expand the services they deliver.
A rent bank is a…