Local governments respond first, fastest and most effectively to front line crises such as wildfires, the Corona virus, and homelessness, said Mayor Joanne Vanderheyden of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, and president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, who delivered the…
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UBCM congratulates this year’s winners of the Community Energy Association’s 2021 Climate & Energy Action Awards.
This year’s winners are as follows:
Corporate Operations - The District of Summerland for their Low Carbon & Renewable Energy Project Implementation…
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UBCM president Brian Frenkel called upon the province to work with BC local governments to strengthen the system for local government finance during an interview before the membership today. Frenkel made the comments in reference to the recommendations of the Select Committee on…
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The challenges created by fires, the opioid crisis, the pandemic, and racism have served to strengthen the working partnership between the Province and local governments, said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs, in her comments to local governments today.
Osborne…
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UBCM and the Province today renewed an MOU committing to work together to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples while supporting opportunities for meaningful engagement with local governments as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is implemented.…
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A new round of funding intakes for three Community Emergency Preparedness Fund streams have been announced for the winter of 2021/2022. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Josie Osborne, announced new funding intakes during UBCM Convention.
Applications are being received for…
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A UBCM Convention workshop, Pathways to Truth & Reconciliation, amplified the urgent question of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities can walk further along the path to reconciliation through the heartfelt presentations of four esteemed panelists.
The Honourable…
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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS LEADING THE WAY WITH VISION, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION ARE HONOURED WITH UBCM COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
UBCM First Vice President Laurey-Anne Roodenburg was joined today by the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs to announce this year’s…
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UBCM is pleased to announce that the 2021 Convention will open with the Kick-Off Networking Night this evening from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST. The Link to Join this exciting event will be available for registered attendees in Pheedloop on Monday,…
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In advance of tonight’s kick off networking event, we are pleased to welcome comments from UBCM president Brian Frenkel, Premier John Horgan and Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
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It is my pleasure to welcome delegates to the 2021…