Wildfire Prevention Funding; Climate Leadership; LGLA Annual Report

Wildfire Prevention Funding

Local governments and First Nations can access funding for wildfire prevention activities through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative, a suite of funding programs administered by UBCM and managed through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Working Group. The next application intake deadline is October 6, 2017. Read more

Deepening Climate Leadership

The BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council (BCMCLC) is hosting the Climate Leadership Institute from November 1-3, 2017. This year's event will provide an intensive learning experience with leading professionals, peers, and inspirational colleagues from the BCMCLC. Read more

Connecting Cultural Workers with Vacant Spaces

An online tool is helping to connect creative and cultural renters with vacant spaces. With BC touting the highest percentage of working artists in the country, thousands of arts and culture workers are seeking of adaptive, affordable space options. Read more

LGLA 2016/17 Annual Report Released

The Local Government Leadership Academy has released its 2016/17 Annual Report. Included is a full accounting of the organization's activities and events over the past year. Read more

Community Energy Planning

Interested in learning more about community energy and emissions planning? BC Institute of Technology is again offering Introduction to Community Energy & Emissions Planning in September 2017. Read more

August 30, 2017