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The provincial government has appointed MLA Sheila Malcolmson as Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, with a particular focus on abandoned vessels and marine-sourced debris. MLA Malcolmson is seeking feedback from local governments on potential solutions and challenges…
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The provincial government is seeking feedback on a proposed BC Plastics Action Plan. Interested parties can review the policy discussion paper and fill out the online survey by September 18, 2019. Formal submissions will also be accepted.
The plan proposes action in four…
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Executive members met on July 10-12, 2019 for their quarterly Committee and board meetings. The July meeting provides closure on a number of year-end matters but also establishes direction for the year ahead. In addition to reviewing 279 resolutions, Executive members…
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In June, the provincial government announced their active transportation strategy, called Move, Commute, Connect.
The strategy aims to double the percentage of trips taken by active transportation by 2030. Initiatives in the strategy include offering incentives that…
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Results of a December 2018 vote have recently been revealed to confirm that RCMP members voted to certify the National Police Federation (NPF) as their bargaining agent. The NPF becomes the sole bargaining agent for all RCMP members below the rank of Inspector.
The NPF first…
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The recently announced Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training funding stream within the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund has revised the eligibility criteria to open the stream to more applicants and expand the grant's reach to support BC's smaller…
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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
Regional Community to Community Forums: With the goal of…
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The Province has announced dates for policy engagement seminars in the Cariboo and Skeena Regions to discuss the Interior Forest Sector Renewal. Affected local governments will be contacted directly by district or regional forestry staff about the upcoming seminars.
Please…
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As a means to address the growing impacts of climate change and anticipated future flooding events, the Province has updated BC's Flood Emergency Plan. The updated Plan reflects an increased emphasis on collaboration and the four pillars of emergency management (mitigation,…
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The recent retirements of Gary Paget and Beth Hancox at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAH) have resulted in a couple of staffing changes at the Board of Examiners.
Nicola Marotz, Strategic Advisor in the Local Government Division of MAH, was appointed as the…