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For current information on the wildfires affecting communities in the BC interior, visit the
BC Wildfire Service webpage. For the latest information on evacuation orders and alerts, check your local municipal or regional district website: use the
CivicInfo directory for specific links. For the latest road closures and conditions in BC, visit
DriveBC. Air quality advisories are available from
Environment Canada.
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Liquor Policy Working Group Update
On June 26, 2017, the Local Government Working Group on Liquor Policy, co-chaired by UBCM and the Province, met to discuss recent changes in provincial liquor policy, including updates and feedback from local governments regarding recent policy changes made as part of the Liquor Policy Review (LPR).
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Chief Elected Officials Forum
Save the date for the LGLA's 8th Annual Chief Elected Officials Forum, to be held December 7-8, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond. Finish Strong: Making the Most of Year 4, hosted by the Local Government Leadership Academy with facilitators Tracey Lorenson and Gordon McIntosh, will provide a customized program to respond to Mayor, Chief and Chairperson leadership needs for focused strategic efforts, Council/Board alignment, and positive CAO relations.
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National Disaster Mitigation Program Funding
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) is accepting proposals from local governments for the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). Interested parties have until 4:00 p.m. on August 25, 2017 to submit proposals and supporting documentation to EMBC. Read more
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Federal Flood Ready Initiative
The Government of Canada has launched Flood Ready, a public awareness campaign that seeks to encourage Canadians to better understand flood risks and adopt measures to mitigate flooding. Flooding is currently one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters, and one that can severely disrupt the safety and economic stability of Canadian communities. Read more
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