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| News and Announcements | January 24, 2025 |
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Local Government News
Rossland Council Adopts the Path to Inclusion: The Rossland Accessibility Plan
The Rossland Accessibility Plan outlines a series of initiatives designed to remove barriers and enhance accessibility in public spaces, transportation, housing, and city services.
Posted: January 24, 2025
Fraser-Fort George 9-1-1 to Take Over Answering 9-1-1 Calls
Starting in 2026, Fraser-Fort George 9-1-1, a service provided by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, will be answering the four regional districts’ 9-1-1 calls, determining the nature of the emergencies and transferring callers to police, fire or ambulance dispatch centers as required.
Posted: January 22, 2025
Trail Sets New Standard for Sexual Assault Survivors with paceKit Initiative
Developed by social enterprise Fourwords Solutions in consultation with law enforcement and legal professionals, paceKit is now available to individuals over 18 years old in select B.C. cities, with Trail being the first to roll it out.
Posted: January 21, 2025
Delta Secures $14 Million in Funding Through Housing Accelerator Fund
In addition to the building permit fee incentive program, funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund will support further measures to encourage construction, including the expanded use of technology to streamline the development process, reducing parking requirements, and establishing strategic partnerships to facilitate non-market housing.
Posted: January 20, 2025
Cowichan Valley Regional District Purchases 75 Hectares on Bald Mountain
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is pleased to announce the acquisition of approximately 75 hectares (185 acres) in Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek that will significantly increase the size of Bald Mountain Park.
Posted: January 17, 2025
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Announcements
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS
CAMA Awards of Excellence Program
Each year CAMA recognizes the value of excellence and professionalism in municipal administration through the Annual Awards Program in four areas of Program Excellence. Awards are presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their creative and successful programs, projects or services. Learn more about the program details in the Awards Brochure. CAMA Awards Online Registration Questions. The CAMA Awards Online Registration Questions are outlined in this document to help you understand the information and content required before starting your online nomination form. Submit your nomination using our online registration link. The deadline for the 2025 CAMA Awards of Excellence is 4:30 p.m. PST on Monday, February 10, 2025. For details, visit Awards | Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) | BC HOUSING | SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY | | |
Invitation to BC Builds and Beyond: A Workshop for Local governments to accelerate housing projects
Are you interested in learning about specific practices and resources that can help your community lead faster, excellent housing developments?
SFU Renewable Cities and BC Builds at BC Housing are hosting an in-person workshop designed for local government staff, planners and First Nations working on residential development planning of all types.
Join Lisa Helps from BC Builds and representatives from Langley, Burnaby and Penticton as they share insights and lessons learned from upcoming housing developments. You will also have space to develop strategies and applications for your context and get connected with practical tools and current local government practices that are accelerating housing development projects.
Date: Thursday February 13
Time: 9am–12pm (optional networking lunch at 12-1 pm)
Location: SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 W Hastings Street, Vancouver)
How to sign up
For more workshop details and to express your interest in participating, fill out this brief expression of interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/bc-builds-and-beyond
Questions?
Reach out to Amal Abdullah (amal_abdullah@sfu.ca) or Lisa Helps (lhelps@bchousing.org)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | FIRST NATIONS PUBLIC SERVICE SECRETARIAT
BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship Now Open
This year, the LGMA is opening applications for the 2025 BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship early! ?Review the webpage for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 15, 2025, with notification to the successful candidate being given by the Local Government Management Association by December 12, 2025 at the latest.
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