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One Week Left for Cannabis Engagement
Local governments have until November 1, 2017 to provide feedback on the provincial discussion paper,
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in British Columbia. The Province will draw upon feedback obtained through the engagement process as it considers key policy decisions that will form the foundation of its legalized cannabis framework.
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EOC & Structural Flood Mitigation Funding
The
Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
now has four program streams receiving applications. In addition to the Emergency Social Services and Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Maps and Flood Mitigation Planning streams, Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) and Structural Flood Mitigation are now open. Read More
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Electoral Area Directors' Forum
Registration
is now open for the Electoral Area Directors Forum January 30 - 31, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC. The conference is open to Regional District Chairs, Electoral Area Directors and regional district staff. Read More
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Applications for Urban Deer Management Funding
The
Provincial Urban Deer Cost Share Program provides local governments or First Nations with funds to help address urban deer management challenges through operational or research projects. The
program application
is now available. Read More
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PRIMECorp Board Seeks Local Government Representative
Due to a resignation on the PRIMECorp Board of Directors, nominations are being sought for a local government representative. The successful applicant shall be nominated to the Board as one of three UBCM appointees. Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2017.Read More
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Panel Undertakes Railway Safety Act Review
A three-person panel has been mandated by federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau to conduct a comprehensive and independent
review
of the Railway Safety Act's authorities, governance and operation. Panel members are presently conducting round table sessions across Canada to obtain feedback.
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Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference
The 2017
Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference
takes place on November 1. This year's theme is 'A Circular Economy Within Reach.' Issues such as food waste, ocean plastics, textiles, business innovation, and circular cities are on this year's agenda, along with keynote addresses by retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and food waste pioneer Tristram Stuart. Read More
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