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Flood and Wildfire Review Findings Released
Last December, former MLA George Abbott and hereditary Chief Maureen Chapman were appointed to undertake a thorough review of the 2017 flood and wildfire season. Addressing the New Normal: 21st Century Disaster Management in British Columbia outlines the findings of the review, and includes 108 recommendations to improve disaster response. Read More
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2018 Local Government Awareness Week
The Province has proclaimed May 20 - 26, 2018, as Local Government Awareness Week, in conjunction with National Public Works Week. UBCM is pleased to support the 2018 program in partnership with CivicInfo BC and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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National Housing Strategy Funding Applications
CMHC has launched a new webpage for applying to National Housing Strategy initiatives that includes detailed information on how to apply. Several initiatives, including the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and Rental Construction Financing, are or will be open to local governments.
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2018 Community Excellence Awards
The deadline for the 2018 Community Excellence Awards is fast-approaching. Interested UBCM members should submit their applications by Friday, May 25, 2018. Read More
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Memorial Service: Jude Schooner
The Village of Tahsis will be honouring the amazing life of Mayor Jude Schooner on Saturday, June 9th at 1:00 pm. The Celebration of Life will be held at Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School, 299 Alpine View Road, Tahsis. For further information please call the Village of Tahsis at 250-934-6344.
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UBCM Convention Session Proposals
UBCM is accepting proposals for clinics and workshops at the 2018 Convention in Whistler. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines and submit a proposal using the online form. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 8, 2018.
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Community Gaming Grants Webinar
The Capital Projects Sector of the Ministry's Community Gaming Grants program provides municipalities and regional districts with an opportunity to support local not-for-profit organizations in applying for capital project funding. The May 23rd webinar will provide information on eligibility criteria, the application process, and the assessment process.
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Climate & Energy Action Awards
Is your community implementing actions related to active transportation, public transit, electric vehicles, building energy retrofits, energy efficient new buildings, organics recycling, or renewable or district energy? Receive recognition for your work by applying for a Climate & Energy Action Award.
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Packaging and Printed Paper Program Survey
The Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) is seeking information on BC's local government experience with the BC packaging and printed paper product stewardship program. Information gathered from the short confidential survey will be used to inform the transition to a new blue box program for packaging and printed paper in Ontario.
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