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| News and Announcements | January 31, 2025 |
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Local Government News
North Salt Spring Waterworks District Approves Partial Lift of Moratorium on Maxwell Lake System
The North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) Board has approved a partial lift of its water moratorium policy (Moratorium) that has been in place since 2014.
Posted: January 31, 2025
Funding Helps Build Resilient Communities through Stronger Climate Adaptation
Thirty-nine communities throughout B.C. will receive more than $19 million for 46 projects from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) through the Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation (DRR-CA) stream.
Posted: January 30, 2025
10 South Vancouver Island Mayors Demand Fair Treatment for Police Dispatch
The mayors from 10 South Vancouver Island municipalities, including North Cowichan, have been lobbying the provincial government since 2021 on the impending download of police dispatch costs to RCMP-served municipalities on the south island.
Posted: January 28, 2025
City of Cranbrook Celebrates Completion Of New Official Community Plan
This OCP, which replaces the previous one in place since 2006, sets a bold vision for the City of Cranbrook to guide future growth, development, and changes for the next 20+ years.
Posted: January 28, 2025
FCM Announces Winners of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards
This year, awards were presented in eight categories: community energy, waste, climate change mitigation, natural assets, sustainable buildings, transportation, climate adaptation, and Reconciliation and anti-racism, equity and inclusion (AREI).
Posted: January 27, 2025
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
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Announcements
BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM
BC Communities in Bloom – 20 Years of Growing Great Places Together
BC Communities in Bloom is celebrating its 20-year milestone by awarding a tree to all registered municipalities - generously donated by Specimen Trees Wholesale Nursery.
Over the years, BC Communities in Bloom has played a pivotal role in enhancing the liveability of towns and cities. The program encourages municipalities to strive for excellence in horticulture, heritage conservation, and environmental practices. The recognition and feedback provided by the judging panel are invaluable in guiding future projects and initiatives.
Join BC Communities in Blook in celebrating the profound impact of the program.
Evaluated Registration closes April 25th. Smaller community groups or clubs are encouraged to participate with a Community Showcase.
BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Provincial Society was formed to administrate the Provincial Edition of the National Communities in Bloom Program. www.bccib.ca for more information.
Check out the ‘Past Participants’ to see if your community was ever ‘in Bloom’.
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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