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UBCM seeks RCMP contract feedback
Article 22 of the 2012 Provincial Police Service Agreement (PPSA) provides RCMP contract partners with a review mechanism to analyze and address any substantive issues, including financial and other significant provisions, at five-year intervals. As part of the 2021-22 Five Year Review, BC local governments have until February 26, 2021 to submit issues for consideration. Read more
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Federal Gas Tax Fund: supporting recreational infrastructure
UBCM is preparing its annual report on expenditures through the federal Gas Tax Fund and over the coming weeks we will providing highlights on the program and its impact on communities. This week we are profiling the fastest growing project category: recreational infrastructure. Read more
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Policing Contract Management Committee update
On October 21-22, 2020, the Contract Management Committee (CMC), including representatives from provinces, territories and local governments, met with federal and RCMP representatives to discuss matters related to the RCMP Police Services Agreements. Key issues discussed at the meeting are summarized in this article. Read more
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Funding & Resources update
Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read more
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FireSmart Training & Preparedness Opportunities
FireSmart BC is offering Local FireSmart Representative Workshops and FireSmart Canada has launched the 2021 Community Wildfire Preparedness Day program. Read more
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Risk advisory: outdoor heaters in enclosed spaces
WorkSafeBC has posted a new risk advisory related to CO2 poisoning in enclosed spaces in response to the expanded operation of patios in colder, wetter months of the year.
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