The Province has released BC’s draft Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy designed to strengthen BC’s capacity to anticipate and respond to the impacts from climate change. The draft strategy highlights the Province’s current actions and outlines a suite of proposed actions for 2022-25 as well as six guiding principles. Read more

The Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) will be meeting on July 20, 2021. Local governments wishing to suggest discussion items related to the agreement under which the RCMP provides local police services to BC are asked to submit input to Bhar Sihota, UBCM Senior Policy Analyst, prior to July 2. Read more

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released a Hazardous Waste Regulation policy intentions paper. The paper proposes changes for the collection and transportation of household hazardous waste and similar wastes from institutional and commercial sources. Read more

Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has launched a new railway suicide-prevention campaign, Today is Better, as a resource for those struggling with their mental health. This public-awareness campaign consists of 11 personal stories told by those who’ve sought help after experiencing suicidal thoughts. Read more