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Liquor Policy Issues Under Review 21 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
UBCM has been invited to participate in a review of BC's liquor laws and is looking to meet with Parliamentary Secretary John Yap early in the fall. We would welcome your views on changes to Provincia...
Local Governance Finance Headlines Convention Policy Sessions 21 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A blueprint to strengthen the local government financial system is the focal point of the policy sessions at the 2013 UBCM Convention. Strong Fiscal Futures, the July 2013 report of the UBCM Select Co...
WoodWORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards at UBCM Convention 21 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Wood WORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards will be presented to local government representatives at the area association luncheons at the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Vancouver.
New Road, Flood Prevention Infrastructure in Summerland 15 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Summerland, British Columbia - A new roundabout along one of Summerland's main travel corridors has recently been completed, which will improve pedestrian safety and help increase traffic flow. As wel...
Feedback Requested on Federal Additions to Reserve Policy 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Local governments have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed revisions to the federal Policy on Additions to Reserves/New Reserves until September 30, 2013. UBCM is requesting a copy of a...
Soft Deadline for Renewed Gas Tax Fund Survey 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
We would like to thank all members who have completed the Renewed Gas Tax Fund Member Survey. Individual elected officials and senior staff that have not yet provided input, are invited to do so by Au...
Tsunami Debris Funding Program Announced 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Local governments and First Nations can now apply for funding to help with tsunami debris cleanup.
Fisheries Act Changes - Feedback Requested 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
UBCM is seeking feedback from councils and boards on the changes to the Fisheries Act resulting from Bill C-38. Member responses will be conveyed to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in early Sep...
West Kelowna Opens Upgraded Gellatly Road 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
West Kelowna, British Columbia - Representatives gathered today to celebrate the completion of the third phase of upgrades to Gellatly Road and Trail along Okanagan Lake. Improvements were made to the...
Mission City Action Plan Unveiled 9 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Mission, British Columbia -- The Mission City Downtown Action Plan will ensure that Mission's Downtown becomes and remains a sustainable and vibrant hub for the community through continuous improvemen...
