Union Of BC Municipalities
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Millions added to B.C. funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefightersMore than $1 million will go to the Union of BC Municipalities for community firefighting training and the purchase of new or replacement equipment.FireSep 22, 2023
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B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalizationProvincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry spoke to local leaders at the convention this week asking for patience with the decriminalization program.PoliticsSep 20, 2023
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B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigationLaws will address the four phases of emergency management, ranging from preparedness and mitigation to response and recovery, according to Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma.PoliticsSep 19, 2023
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Housing summit for B.C. municipalities begins day after premier lays out multibillion-dollar planThe summit will explore regulation of short-term rentals, local financing opportunities, rezoning, supply-boosting, speculation challenges, homelessness, and more.PoliticsApr 4, 2023
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B.C. premier’s final UBCM speech short on promises, big on collaborationThe outgoing leader of the BC NDP said his government decided not to use the annual local governance conference as a way to reveal big announcements.PoliticsSep 16, 2022
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Kevin Falcon zooms in on affordability, crime, health care in UBCM speechThe Official Opposition leader fired shots at Premier John Horgan's recently-announced measures to support British Columbians with soaring costs of living.PoliticsSep 15, 2022
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New child-care centres in Vernon to open in September'These child care spaces will give children from the Vernon area access to quality early learning programs and will expand options for their parents.'EducationMar 22, 2022
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B.C.’s rural and remote residents encouraged to take internet speed testAccording to the UBCM, federal data regarding internet speeds may not accurately reflect broadband speeds experienced in homes, businesses or elsewhere.CanadaMay 29, 2021
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Port Moody wants province to stop landlords and stratas from banning petsA Port Moody city councillor's motion aims to hinder landlords and strata corporations from rejecting applicants because they have pets.Mar 4, 2020
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UBCM to ban foreign funding following outcry over China-funded cocktail partyThe move comes after criticism of a reception sponsored by the Chinese government, amid deteriorating diplomatic relations and the detention of two Canadians.PoliticsNov 27, 2019
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