The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) will undertake an Inquiry to examine the regulation of energy utilities affiliated with municipalities and regional districts in order to provide regulatory clarity to the BCUC, utilities and local governments. The Inquiry will explore…
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The B.C. government has released a provincial-scale climate risk assessment. The report – a first in Canada - helps government better understand and respond to current and emerging climate-related risks facing B.C. The risk assessment also supports the development of the…
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The 2019 Annual Report and Resolutions Book for the 2019 UBCM Convention is now available. Print copies of both documents will also be distributed to every local government in British Columbia, with copies for each local elected official and CAO.
Resolutions submitted to…
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Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Community Recognition Awards sponsored by Wood WORKS! BC. These are the 15th annual awards, and are open to any local government that has completed a community project using wood within the last three years.
The awards…
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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…