The Canada-B.C. Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability has released its Final Report presenting 23 recommendations addressing 5 themes: the local government planning framework; reforming property development fees; expanding affordable housing supply;…
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FireSmart BC is hosting five (5) free virtual Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) workshops beginning July 2021, and running until April 2022. Online registrations are currently being accepted for the following dates:
July 14/15, 2021: 8:00am – Noon PST (two…
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released a Hazardous Waste Regulation policy intentions paper. The paper proposes changes for the collection and transportation of household hazardous waste and similar wastes from institutional and commercial…
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Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has launched a new railway suicide-prevention campaign, Today is Better, as a resource for those struggling with their mental health. This public-awareness campaign consists of 11 personal stories told by those who’ve sought help after…
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The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on July 20, 2021. 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 …
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The Executive discussed the important of engaging with local governments as an order of government and partner as the Province moves forward with the implementation of UNDRIP (UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). UBCM called on the Province to:
Adopt a ‘local…
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Electoral Area Directors and alternates, RD Chairs and RD staff are invited to attend a virtual session on Monday June 28 from 10am – 12pm with the UBCM EA Representative, Director Grace McGregor, to discuss potential platforms for ongoing communication. Attendees are invited to…
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The Province has established an Auxiliary Program – BC Model Working Group to review options for a long-term BC auxiliary policing program. The Working Group is currently inviting local governments to participate in a short survey seeking to understand community…
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The Federal Government has released a National Action Plan to address the violence, racism and disproportionate deaths of Indigenous women and girls in Canada, outlining short-term priorities corresponding to seven goals for transformative change.
The plan comes two…
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Federal funding for improved broadband service in BC communities may rely on data that is inaccurate, limiting the ability of some communities to access this funding. UBCM is working with the Province and Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to improve the data available…