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Strengthening Communities' Services Program
The Strengthening Communities' Services Program, a component of the Canada-BC Safe Restart Agreement, has been announced. The program aims to address unsheltered homelessness that has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and related community impacts. Read more
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2021 Community Excellence Awards
Applications are now being accepted for UBCM's 2021 Community Excellence Awards. The application deadline is May 14, 2021. The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in B.C. Read more
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2021 Asset Management Planning program launched
The 2021 Asset Management Planning program has been launched, offering matching grants of up to $15,000 in two intakes. The intent of the program is to assist local governments in delivering sustainable services by extending and deepening asset management practices within their organizations. Since 2015, more than 260 grants and subsidies have been awarded to local governments throughout BC. Read more
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Wildfire preparedness support for agriculture
Agriculture faces unique challenges from wildfire. Farmers, ranchers, First Nations and governments can all take simple steps to prepare ahead of time. Climate & Agriculture Initiative BC is offering four free virtual regional workshops to train wildfire and emergency response staff and planners on how farm and ranch operations are impacted by, and can prepare for, wildfire.
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Two Billion Trees program launched
Following up on its announcement to plant two billion trees over 10 years, the federal government has issued calls for expressions of interest and requests for information under the Growing Canada's Forests Program. Natural Resources Canada is looking to engage those interested in growing Canada's forests as a nature-based solution to support national climate change actions. Read more
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FireSmart BC virtual symposium
The BC FireSmart Committee encourages members to save the date for the first inaugural FireSmart BC Symposium. Participants will learn about the future of FireSmart in BC and across the country, hear from a live panel about FireSmart community success stories, and attend sessions on a range of FireSmart topics.
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Child Care Planning Guide
A child care planning guide for local governments is now available. The guide, Stepping Stones: Child Care Planning Guides for BC's Local Governments, was developed with funding from the Government of BC and written by project consultants, Sarah Huebert from SPARC BC and consultant Sandra Menzer. Read more
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Deadline extended for Universal Broadband Fund
The federal government has extended the application deadline for the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) to March 15, 2021. The extension provides applicants with additional time to complete UBF applications. Read more
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