Emergency Management BC (EMBC) recently announced a revised timeline that will see new emergency management legislation introduced in spring 2023. The Province intends to use the additional time to, among other things, complete work on the co-development of legislation with…
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Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor in the Local Government Division, Ministry of Municipal Affairs has been appointed as the Board Chair at the Board of Examiners. As a new appointee, Ms. Edmonson is joined by Linda Glenday, CAO for the District of Squamish a Board Member…
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Local governments are encouraged to apply for the Community Energy Association’s 2022 Climate and Energy Awards. Nominations are open until July 8 in three categories: Community Planning & Development, Corporate Operations, and Climate Adaptation. Winners will be announced…
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The Province has developed the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to support public health and safety during heat events. This new framework will include the use of the national Alert Ready system to issue public alerts for extreme heat emergencies.
BC HARS categorizes…
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Transport Canada is presenting an information session for local governments on key points to consider when applying for funding through the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). The session will also touch on the requirements of the Rail Safety Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR…
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The BC Rent Bank has released its 2021-2022 Impact Report, detailing how rent banks have
improved housing stability for renters, in partnership with wide-ranging partners including local governments. The BC Rent Bank was established in 2019 as a pilot project with a three-year…
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Asset Management BC is delivering a workshop focused on the environmental influences on asset management in BC. The session, entitled Natural Capital, will be led by AMBC’s Doug Allin, CAO of the Township of Spallumcheen.
The workshop runs 9:30am-Noon Thursday, June 16th, and is…
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UBCM is now accepting clinic and workshop applications for the 2022 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines in the Session Proposal Process, and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is…
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Members are reminded that Thursday, June 30 is the deadline to submit a resolution to UBCM for consideration at Convention. Please ensure the resolution has been endorsed by your Council or Board and submit it, along with any background information, to Jamee Justason,…
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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.
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Strategic Priorities Fund - The Strategic Priorities Fund is an…