A total of 26 local elected officials have put their name forward to serve on UBCM’s Executive nominations for 2020-21. Following the close for nominations on July 31, candidates running for President, First VP, Second VP, Electoral Area Representative and Small Community…
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In response to the Province’s consultation Building BC’s Recovery, Together, UBCM conveyed a submission on behalf of BC local governments. The submission reflects the issues flagged by members including: infrastructure stimulus funding, local government financial…
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Executive members met on July 15-17 for their quarterly Committee and board meetings. The July meeting provides closure on a number of year-end matters but also establishes direction for the year ahead. In addition to advancing virtual Convention planning and programming,…
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The Fraser Basin Council invites Indigenous and rural BC communities of less than 10,000 people to express interest in taking part in a Community Climate Preparedness Virtual Workshop Series in the fall or winter of 2020/21. This series will consist of four training…
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With the 2020 UBCM Convention moving to a virtual format, UBCM has adapted this year’s resolutions process. The following outlines important resolutions information for 2020, and provides some updates and new information since the first article that was published on…
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The delayed intake deadline for this year’s Asset Management Planning program is approaching on September 11, 2020. Matching grants of up to $15,000.00 are being offered.
The intent of the program is to assist local governments in delivering sustainable services…
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UBCM continues to work with Emergency Management BC (EMBC) through the UBCM-EMBC Flood and Wildfire Advisory Committee to address the modernization of provincial emergency management legislation. Engagement is expected to continue until the tabling of new legislation, which has…
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Grants to assist BC local governments and First Nations to undertake wildfire prevention activities have been renewed under the 2021 Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program announced last week by the Province.
Under the 2021 FireSmart Community Funding…
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A new initiative by the provincial government is helping to keep employers and workers connected as British Columbia continues on the path towards economic recovery. A streamlined variance application process is now available for employers and workers to jointly apply…
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UBCM will be hosting a series of webinars on the twenty-one (21) draft recommendations of the UBCM Special Climate Action Committee. The webinars will seek feedback on a series of recommendations on buildings, transportation, waste management, resilience, governance, and…