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Cariboo Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan Receives Provincial AssentThe Cariboo Regional District endorsed its new 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan. Earlier this year, the province of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment approved the plan with a few conditions. - Friday, May 17, 2013Nelson Adopts a Revised Official Community PlanThanks to monumental volunteer effort, the City of Nelson's new Official Community Plan lays out development and change for next three decades. - Thursday, May 16, 2013Central Okanagan Regional District Purchases Key Corridor Connection for Glen Canyon Regional ParkThe purchase of a 13.86 hectare property will greatly enhance the connections to Glen Canyon Regional Park in West Kelowna. - Thursday, May 16, 2013Local Governments Considered Producers of Packaging and Printed Paper under Recycling RegulationUBCM has learned, from discussions with the Ministry of Environment and Multi-Material BC, that local governments will be considered producers of packaging and printed paper under the Recycling Regulation, given that local governments distribute brochures, calendars and other materials that will end up in residential waste streams. - Thursday, May 16, 2013Langley Recognizes Heritage HeroesThe Township of Langley recognizes the commitment that owners of registered heritage sites make towards preserving, restoring, or adapting our historic places for continued use. - Tuesday, May 14, 2013Comox Valley Regional District Launches Smart Irrigation Controller ProgramThe Comox Valley Regional District is launching a rebate program for the installation of smart irrigation controllers for commercial and residential property owners connected to the Comox Valley water system. - Tuesday, May 14, 2013Sidney Launches Five Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and First All Electric Fleet VehicleThe Town of Sidney is pleased to announce the availability of five Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, as well as unveiling the newest addition to the Town of Sidney's corporate fleet, a Nissan Leaf, which is a 100% emission-free electric vehicle. - Tuesday, May 14, 2013Duncan Receives Reward for Financial ReportingA Canadian Award for Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Duncan by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its 2011 Annual Financial Report. - Monday, May 13, 2013

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Metro Vancouver Launches Local Government Matters Website During Provincial Election Run UpThe purpose of this site is to give the citizens of the Metro Vancouver region, an opportunity to view the responses from BC's provincial political parties to a series of questions that Metro Vancouver posed about the issues facing local governments in the Metro Vancouver region today. - Thursday, May 09, 2013Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre Recognized for Online Mapping ServiceA creative innovation by the Central Okanagan Emergency Operation Centre team has been recognized for providing residents with in real-time evacuation information. - Wednesday, May 08, 2013Parksville Receives Funding Support for Oceanside Initiatives Business Attraction StrategyThe Island Coastal Economic Trust is pleased to announce funding of $30,000 for the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, to support a business attraction strategy. - Monday, May 06, 2013Squamish Civic Employees Ratify New AgreementCUPE 2269, municipal workers in Squamish, and the District of Squamish have reached a new four-year agreement, both the union and the District have voted in favour of ratifying the agreement. - Monday, May 06, 2013BCIT Report Finds Gaps in Oversight and Funding of BC Fire Services TrainingAn independent report by British Columbia Institute of Technology researchers has found a lack of provincial oversight and funding has led to inconsistent fire services training across the province. - Monday, May 06, 2013		Vancity Contributes $100,000 to Victoria's David Foster WayVancity announced it will fund $100,000 towards the development of Heron Cove at Fisherman's Wharf, one of 11 "special place" concepts the City has developed to make David Foster Way a spectacular landmark and a positive catalyst for investment in Victoria. - Friday, May 03, 2013Revenue Sharing Report Promotes Policy for Northwest RegionThe City of Terrace and the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine have released a report promoting the development of a revenue sharing policy for northwest BC. - Thursday, May 02, 2013West Kelowna Takes Stock of AssetsThe District of West Kelowna will create its first Integrated Asset Management Plan, thanks to a grant through the Government of Canada's Gas Tax Fund. - Thursday, May 02, 2013Provincial Parties Respond to Union of British Columbia Municipalities OutreachOne of the priorities for UBCM's Executive this year was to increase engagement with the four largest political parties during the 2013 Election. - Wednesday, May 01, 2013Island Coastal Economic Trust Announces Funding for Sayward Economic Development StrategyThe Island Coastal Economic Trust is pleased to announce funding support of $16,000 for the Village of Sayward to develop a community economic development strategy with a total value of $32,000. - Wednesday, May 01, 2013Advancing a Vision for Victoria's HarbourCity Council will be presented with a vision for advancing Victoria's stunning waterfront pathway, named David Foster Way. - Tuesday, April 30, 2013Malahat First Nation and Cowichan Valley Sign Trail Memorandum of UnderstandingChief Michael Harry of Malahat First Nation and Chair Rob Hutchins of the Cowichan Valley Regional District signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the Trans Canada Trail connection linking the Cowichan Valley Trail with the Capital Regional District. - Monday, April 29, 2013

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