New Program to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Impact
 
The new Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program will expand opportunities for local governments and First Nations to reduce the risk and impact of wildfires by applying FireSmart principles, Forests Minister Doug Donaldson announced at UBCM's convention today. Read More 
Adv ancing Local Government Relations with Indigenous Peoples
 
A morning policy session at UBCM Convention Monday received an update on legislative advancements in Indigenous governance and how these changes will affect relationships between First Nations and local governments.  
UBCM Supports Registry Identifying Land Owners    
 
As the provincial government continues to accept input on its draft Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) to curb anonymous and speculative investing in real estate, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) is indicating support for the proposed legislation and urges the province to use the data to support tax law enforcement. Read More
Working Together to Advance Reconciliation  
 
The Province and UBCM have reaffirmed their commitment to working together toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. A renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Province and UBCM und erscores the importance of the provincial government 's relationship with  
local governments in fulfilling the commitment to reconciliation. Read More 
Age-friendly Funding Program to Continue 
 
The Ministry of Health confirmed that additional funding is available to continue the Age-friendly Communities program. The next phase will also include a pilot program for Indigenous communities. Read More
Community Excellence Awards Ceremony 
 
The winners of this year's Community Excellence Awards will be announced at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11 at the Westin Hotel. Read More
September 10, 2018

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