The deadline to submit resolutions directly to UBCM for consideration at Convention is Wednesday, June 30. Resolutions submitted directly must be endorsed by a Council, Board or First Nations’ Council and sent, along with available background information, to Jamee Justason…
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The Internet speed study project team has encouraged Indigenous and local governments who wish to participate in the study to complete the online questionnaire; and ask their residents, businesses, and other community stakeholders to do the CIRA Internet speed test. The deadline…
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Indigenous and local governments wishing to participate in the Internet speed study are encouraged to complete an online questionnaire, providing contextual and background information about Internet speeds experienced in their community. For the purpose of this study, local and…
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As municipalities and regional districts prepare for this year's Local Government Awareness Week, UBCM is encouraging the membership to share social media content from their events with the hashtag #LGAW2021. This year, Wednesday May 19 has been designated as special day to…
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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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The Internet speed study, announced in March and launched in April, is officially underway. Starting this month, TANEx Engineering will focus on assessing the broadband Internet speed discrepancies in BC by analyzing numerous sources of related information, in parallel with…
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Canada’s railways have played a fundamental role in communities across Canada for more than a century. From coast to coast, towns have been built around rail tracks and Canadians have relied on railways to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods and people.
The practice…
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The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is coordinating a one-hour webinar for government officials and stakeholders in BC. This session will highlight the importance of rail safety and sustainability in the rail sector. Speakers from CN, CP, and Southern Railway of British…
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On February 16, 2021, the Local Government Contract Management Committee met with provincial and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the RCMP contract and policing in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting are summarized in this article.
RCMP…
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The UBCM Executive is pleased to offer two three-hour virtual sessions for resolutions in 2021, doubling the time offered in 2020. Conference Rules and Procedures for Handling Resolutions have been updated for 2021 based on member feedback and what was learned at the first…