The Province of B.C. has announced new measures aimed at increasing enforcement provisions related to repeat offenders and improving services to address mental health and addictions issues in communities. The Safer Communities Action Plan comes one month after an independent…
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The Local Government Leadership Academy is hosting the 2023 Elected Officials Seminar Series (EOS) in the early spring of 2023. The seminars held every four years, following the BC local government elections. These seminars are designed for both newly elected and returning…
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UBCM is seeking interested local government elected officials to serve as the local government appointment to the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Foundation of BC. The Foundation’s mission is to fund projects, connect people and share knowledge to advance sustainable land…
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The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on December 22, 2022. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services to BC are asked to submit input to Bhar Sihota…
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The Province of B.C. has introduced legislation that would allow the Province to set targets for municipalities and take a variety of actions to ensure compliance. Implementation of the legislation will require further regulatory development to address elements undefined in the…
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The Province of BC has announced a new Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to support BC communities. UBCM President Jen Ford indicated her support for the program noting that “UBCM has long advocated for additional funding assistance to help local…
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be hosting a virtual engagement session for local governments to review the draft framework for the development of a Net Pen Transition Plan for salmon aquaculture. A virtual engagement session will take place Friday,…
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The provincial government has released an intentions paper that explores options to mitigate the effects of flooding. Stakeholders, including local governments, have until January 6, 2023, to provide feedback. Input will help inform the BC Flood Strategy, which the Province of B…
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The Electoral Area Directors’ Forum will not be held in Winter 2023, as many UBCM members will be attending the Local Government Leadership Academy’s Elected Official Seminars. These Seminars are designed for all elected officials and senior management staff. The next…
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has provided a list of resources to support farmers and local governments with agricultural land.
The Guide for Bylaw Development in Farming Areas (updated 2020) addresses recent changes to provincial legislation and other minor…