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National Energy Board Discussion Paper      

On June 29 th, the federal government released a new discussion paper on the modernization of the National Energy Board (NEB). This paper,
Environmental and Regulatory Reviews, sets out proposed approaches to restore confidence in the NEB. Read more
Energy Step Code Costing Study       

Preliminary findings from a costing assessment of the BC Energy Step Code will be made available in a lunch hour webinar on July 11 th. BC Housing commissioned the study to show how the various steps may impact construction costs in varying building types, and in different climate zones across the province. Read more
Funding & Resources Update       

Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs or resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read more
Provincial Webinar on Drought Management

The Province of British Columbia, in partnership with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, will be presenting an interactive Drought Webinar with the objective of improving local awareness and preparation for drought in 2017 and beyond. Read more
UBCM Convention Registration Now Open

Online registration is now open for the 2017 Convention being held September 25-29 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Please visit the online registration form to register and be sure to review the registration policies before completing the registration process.
Wood Works! Community Recognition Awards 
 
Wood WORKS! BC and Canadian Wood Council are pleased to recognize the successes of communities across the province that have built projects using wood through the 2017 Community Recognition Awards. If you know of a wood structure that was completed by a local government in the last three years, please consider nominating it - self-nominations are encouraged and welcome. Read more
July 5, 2017


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