Safety at rail crossings is a responsibility shared between the railway, the road authority, and individuals. Local governments that serve as the road authority have a responsibility to ensure snow removal operations are performed safely around railway crossings. Proper snow…
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The Province is developing a Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change. In response to record wildfires, extreme weather, increased drought and more frequent flooding, BC is looking to develop policies and…
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development has provided funding for the development of a local government child care planning resource guide. UBCM will manage the project, and aims to have the guide ready by early summer 2020.
The guide is intended to support local…
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Long-serving UBCM staff member Frank Storey passed away on November 5, 2019. Mr. Storey was a member of the Union of BC Municipalities staff for nearly 30 years as a local government advisor and research officer. He retired in 2005 and was awarded a UBCM Life membership for his…
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Following a series of meetings with the Province and relevant stakeholders, UBCM has provided correspondence to Minister Mike Farnworth re-affirming its support for a 911 call answer levy (CAL) on cellular devices.
UBCM’s support is based in part on an understanding that…
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With the goal of increased understanding and improved overall relations between First Nations and local governments, Community to Community (C2C) Forum events are intended to provide a time and place for dialogue to build on opportunities, support reconciliation efforts, resolve…
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Bill 13, the Community Safety Amendment Act received Royal Assent on October 31, and will likely be brought into force in 2020. Legislation follows the 2013 Community Safety Act, which was based on Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) legislation implemented in six…
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Interested municipalities and regional districts may apply for the Community Wellness and Harm Reduction Grants provided by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the Overdose Emergency Response Centre and the Community Action Initiative. The application deadline is…
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The next Electoral Area Directors’ (EAD) Forum will be held on February 4 and 5, 2020 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. The Forum will begin at noon on February 4th, and end at noon on February 5th. Registration is now open.
The Electoral Area…
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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.
Local Government Program Services
A complete and chronological listing of grants currently offered by…