Heat preparedness plan; Call for nominations to UBCM Executive; Asset Management & climate change

New provincial heat preparedness plan

The Province has developed the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to support public health and safety during heat events. This new framework will include the use of the national Alert Ready system to issue public alerts for extreme heat emergencies. Read more

UBCM Executive call for nominations

A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2022-2023 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is Friday, July 29, 2022, at 4:00 pm. Read more

Changes at the Board of Examiners

Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor in the Local Government Division, Ministry of Municipal Affairs has been appointed as the Board Chair at the Board of Examiners. As a new appointee, Ms. Edmonson is joined by Linda Glenday, CAO for the District of Squamish a Board Member representing the LGMA. Read more

Rent Bank impact report

The BC Rent Bank has released its 2021-2022 Impact Report, detailing how rent banks have improved housing stability for renters, in partnership with wide-ranging partners including local governments. The BC Rent Bank was established in 2019 as a pilot project with a three-year mandate to support existing rent banks and establish new ones. It has now achieved 100% provincial coverage, ensuring access to rent bank services for all BC renters.

Study session on climate change & Asset Management

Asset Management BC is delivering a workshop focused on the environmental influences on asset management in BC. The session, entitled Natural Capital, will be led by AMBC’s Doug Allin, CAO of the Township of Spallumcheen. Read more

Climate and Energy Awards

Local governments are encouraged to apply for the Community Energy Association’s 2022 Climate and Energy Awards. Nominations are open until July 8 in three categories: Community Planning & Development, Corporate Operations, and Climate Adaptation. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the UBCM Convention.

Survey on provincial COVID-19 response

The provincial government is seeking additional feedback on their response to Covid-19. Local governments can complete the survey to assist the Province in understanding what went well, what could have been improved, and what changed during the course of the pandemic in the government’s response. The survey will be open until June 30.

Rail safety funding information session

Transport Canada is presenting an information session for local governments on key points to consider when applying for funding through the Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP). The session will also touch on the requirements of the Rail Safety Grade Crossings Regulations (GCR) and the revised GCR compliance deadline. Read more