Since May, UBCM Executive members met with over 40 MLAs from all parties including the Premier, 12 ministers, the leader of the Official Opposition, the Leader of the Green Party and both caucus chairs to discuss key local government priorities. These meetings focused on…
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The provincial government’s Select Standing Committee on Health is currently accepting written submissions for its consultation on the ongoing overdose and drug toxicity crisis. Feedback will be accepted until 3 pm on August 5th.
As part of this work, the Committee is inviting…
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On June 8, 2022 the RCMP Local Government Contract Management Committee met with provincial government and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting…
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With temperatures rising and active heat warnings in many regions of the province, UBCM recently hosted a webinar on heat preparedness. Speakers from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the B.C. Ministry of Health discussed recent…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings in Richmond on July 13-15. The July meeting provided closure on a number of year-end matters while establishing direction for the year ahead. In addition to a full slate of Committee meetings, members met with…
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The BC Wildfire Service is assessing provincial wildfire legislation and policy framework to determine whether improvements could be made to better support local governments with preventing human-caused wildfires. Local governments are encouraged to complete the survey.
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The BC Coroners Service has released a report on extreme heat and human mortality as a result of the 2021 heat dome. Local governments are encouraged to review the report and consider how to support wellness checks in their communities.
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UBCM, in partnership with the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is looking for a local elected official to be the voice of communities on its Board of Directors. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in using forestry to achieve social objectives such as…
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A reminder to all UBCM member elected officials: Friday, July 29, 2022, is the deadline to respond to the Call for Nominations to serve on the 2022-2023 UBCM Executive.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination, the procedures,…
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The provincial and federal governments, through the Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Mitigation (ARDM) program, have committed up to $81.8 million towards community flood mitigation infrastructure projects. Interested local governments and First Nations must apply to the…