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Red Cross Funding Programs
As communities begin to recover from one of the worst summers on record for forest fires, the Canadian Red Cross encourages local governments and other organizations in the fire-affected communities to apply for funding through the Community Partnerships Program to help with recovery and rebuilding.
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Province Amends Flood Guidelines
Based on a 2011 technical report that recommended incorporating sea level rise into planning and development, the Province will be amending Sections 3.5 and 3.6 of its Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines. The changes will come into effect on January 1, 2018. Read more
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Susie Koivu Awarded UBCM Life Membership
Former UBCM employee Susie Koivu was presented with a Life Membership during the banquet at the 2017 Convention. Susie joined UBCM on September 1, 1985 making her the longest serving UBCM employee with almost 32 years of service. She held various positions before becoming Financial Services Offices for the past two decades. Read more
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2017 Asset Management BC Conference
Come and learn, listen and network at the 2017 Asset Management BC Conference being held November 9-10 in Richmond. The theme is Asset Management: Scalable - Doable - Achievable, and the conference will be packed with informative sessions on practical ways to improve implementation of asset management practices. Read more
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Interested in Climate Change Planning?
From November 1-3, the BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council will be hosting the Climate Leadership Institute (CLI) in Richmond, BC for local elected officials and senior staff involved in climate change planning. This year's theme is Deepening Climate Leadership - Lessons from the Front Lines. Read more
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2017 Board Voice Conference
Register now for the Board Voice Conference being held November 17 and 18 in Vancouver. Board Voice supports the creation of high-quality social services and strong, vibrant communities. The theme of this year's conference is When Innovation Meets Action. Read more
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