The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is at the mid-way point of developing the Watershed Security Strategy and has now released a new intentions paper for stakeholder engagement.
In early 2022, the Province began engagement on the Strategy through a discussion…
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The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund has received additional funding and has added a new stream for Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning. The application deadline for this new stream is June 2, 2023.
The intent of the Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping,…
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The Regional C2C program provides funding to support increased understanding and improved overall relations between First Nations and local governments. Increased funding for the 2023/24 program will now allow for up to $10,000 for events and support the development of…
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The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback from local governments on the BC Heat Alert and Response System, in an effort to improve extreme heat planning and response initiatives. To participate in the survey, please contact Ministry staff for a unique survey login. The survey…
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Delivering the homes needed by British Columbians requires integrating immigration policy within housing policy. One of the panels at Housing BC Together – UBCM’s housing summit – will discuss the significant housing needs facing B.C.’s communities in order to…
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In its 2022 Budget, the Federal Government announced a $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund to provide incentive funding to local governments to encourage initiatives that lead to new housing supply. New details have been made available on the design of the program in Local…
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Local governments are invited to attend a virtual session on old growth on April 13. 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Hosted by UBCM, in cooperation with the Province, the session will focus on the Province’s approach to implementing the Old Growth Strategic Review recommendations. Local…
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On November 21-22, 2022, the national RCMP Contract Management Committee (CMC) met to discuss issues related to the Police Services Agreements and policing more broadly in Canada. Relevant items were subsequently discussed by the B.C. Local Government RCMP Contract Management…
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Applications are being accepted for the Asset Management Planning program, administered by UBCM’s Local Government Program Services. Applications will be reviewed two times this year: May 12, 2023, and September 15, 2023.
This program assists local governments (…
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Applications are now being accepted for UBCM’s 2023 Community Excellence Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in B.C. The application deadline is…