Last year, the Capital Regional District in #BC was able to support projects that improved local water #infra and community services thanks to investments from the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Learn more: crd.bc.ca/about/news/art…

#BC municipalities vulnerable to spring flooding will receive #infrastructure investments to help protect communities during extreme weather events.

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We’re thrilled to once again host COFI’s annual convention and 700+ delegates.

A strong, sustainable forest sector is crucial to our provincial and local economies, as well as our ability to deliver more housing and address climate change.

Tomorrow our local government panel

Jason Lum UBCM Gordon Hoekstra The Vancouver Sun Dylan Kruger Tamsin Tyrone McNeil CoastalFirstNations BCAFN UBCIC Katie DeRosa VaughnPalmer Funding as vital as this cannot be administered as a contest

Gordon Hoekstra The Vancouver Sun Dylan Kruger UBCM Tamsin Tyrone McNeil CoastalFirstNations BCAFN UBCIC Katie DeRosa VaughnPalmer Overcoming the challenge of piecemeal funding for flood preparedness and mitigation is critical. Shifting away from a lottery-based grant system is imperative for completing the vital work envisioned in this strategy.

Upgrades to recreational #infrastructure , roads, and active transportation networks in Sidney #BC will support the growing community, with support from the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Learn more: sidney.ca/news/town-of-s…

A new multi-use overpass in Kelowna #BC will link pedestrians and cyclists with transit, services, and businesses on both sides of Highway 97.

Learn more: kelowna.ca/our-community/…

#DidYouKnow that in 2021, British Columbia’s District of Summerland won the Climate & Energy Action Award? Talk about #EnergyGoals !

Learn more about this #infra project: infrastructure.gc.ca/investments-in…

At the UBCM annual housing summit, municipal leaders from across the province discussed solutions to British Columbia’s growing #HousingAffordability crisis. municipalworld.com/feature-story/… Trish Mandewo Ibrahim Daair #LocalGov

Described tonight as a « roadmap for other municipalities », I’m thrilled we are advancing incentives for mass timber. I’ve been advocating for these changes.

1 - Increased height and density for rezonings

2 - Increased height for existing sites

3 - Pre-application support

A great example of how the Canada Community-Building Fund is supporting innovation and resiliency: Summerland's solar & battery plant is the first utility-scale solar and battery storage facility in the region #bcpoli FCM

A thoughtful, longform exploration of how encampments have become a fixture in communities across Canada. UBCM president Trish Mandewo comments on how recent legislation impacts the ability of local govts to manage sheltering nationalpost.com/feature/tent-c…

Our take on today's budget: despite a significant increase in spending, no new funding for shelter beds; substance use treatment & recovery; or community mental health ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/lat…

All levels of government have to step-up to take on the housing crisis which is why it was so great to talk to local government leaders at the UBCM Housing Summit about how we can work together to build the homes people so desperately need. 🏡

Good to hear Minister Fraser identify the need for a federal funding framework to support growth at #HousingSummit24 . Housing is a key cost driver pressurizing local government finances #bcpoli vancouversun.com/opinion/column…

UBCM members are talking about the nuts and pipes infrastructural needs for building the required housing. #housingsummit24

SOON: A conversation with federal housing minister Sean Fraser. UBCM President Trish Mandewo will moderate a Q&A period for UBCM members.