New Pathways to Collaboration case study: The City of Vernon and Okanagan Indian Band multi-year First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) to improve economic prosperity for both communities through joint economic development and land use…
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The Province has introduced legislation establishing a process to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Bill 41, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, was developed in collaboration with the First Nations Leadership…
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The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General will be hosting a webinar on October 31, 2019 at 10 am to discuss options for addressing gun and gang activity. Local government representatives are invited to participate in the webinar, which will feature an opportunity…
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The Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia is holding a series of public meetings across the province. The Commission’s Terms of Reference require a review of the impact of money laundering on various economic sectors within British Columbia including…
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Gillian Trumper, former Port Alberni Mayor and UBCM President, passed away on October 11 at the age of 83. First elected in 1983, Ms. Trumper was Port Alberni's longest serving Mayor. Her career of public service also included the roles of school trustee, alderman, coroner, MLA…
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Funding announced by the province in May 2019 will enable volunteer and composite fire departments to purchase equipment and training to build their resiliency. Created as a result of the Abbott-Chapman report, this stream within the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (…
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With more than 130 cannabis retail licences issued in BC, local governments have been working diligently to support the legal distribution of cannabis. In order to expedite provincial approvals, local governments are encouraged to provide the necessary information requirements…
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Applications are now being accepted for the second intake of the Community Child Care Space Creation program. Local governments may apply to both funding streams within this program. Local governments will be able to apply for up to $1 million in funding for significant capital…
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As the October 21st election draws near, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has released its platform tracker that compares federal party positions on FCM’s key priorities. The tracker will be updated throughout the election as FCM continues to engage…
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The UBCM Special Committee on Climate Action held its second meeting on October 2nd. The Committee received a presentation on the provincial climate action strategy, CleanBC, and discussed areas where local governments could have the greatest impact with GHG…