Wildfire Reduction Funding; RCMP Contract; CivX

Additional Funding for Wildfire Risk Reduction

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC will be providing funding for the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative to jointly fund some operational fuel treatments. Starting in April 2017, eligible applicants may apply through SWPI to access joint funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC. Read more

RCMP Contract Committee Seeks Input

The RCMP Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on April 27, 2017 to discuss the final stages of the Five Year Review, in addition to other relevant policing issues. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services in BC are asked to submit input to Bhar Sihota, UBCM Policy Analyst prior to March 31. Read more

CivX: Local Governments and the Sharing Economy

Local government staff and elected officials are invited to attend CivX 2017 on Wednesday, April 12. This one-day event hosted by LMLGA and CivicInfo BC will provide an engaging conversation with some of the movers and shakers in today's shared economy. Read more

Wildfire Survey Deadline Extended

Local governments and First Nations have until April 30 to provide input to a UBC Faculty of Forestry survey that seeks to better understand community plans and actions regarding wildfire prevention. This is an opportunity to identify barriers and provide insights on improving actions to reduce fire risk in your community.

March 22, 2017