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2017 UBCM Community Excellence Awards announced at convention

2017 UBCM Community Excellence Awards honour local governments that "lead the pack" through innovation, partnerships and new ways of doing business September 28, 2017 The ...

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BC local governments recognized for leadership in wood design & building

Wood WORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards September 27, 2017 Six local governments were recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention today in Vancouverfor their leadership in ...

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BC local governments take the lead on energy action

2017 Climate & Energy Action Awards Announced September 27, 2017 The Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment & Climate Change Strategy presented awards recognizing the ...

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UBCM 2017 recap - day one

Conference proceedings well underway for delegates at UBCM in Vancouver Uncivil Civic Engagement Photo by UBCM Kathleen Higgins, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, discusses “Uncivil Civic ...

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A new study on implementing Ontario's infrastructure plan

Courageous and forward-looking to pave the way to prosperity A new study by the Residential Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario points to improvements that could ...

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The "Amazonpalooza" HQ2 competition

Finding a win for the cities that won’t win Earlier this month, Amazon.com launched a public search for a city to host its second headquarters. The Seattle-based ...

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Moncton dentists disappointed in decision to keep fluoride out of drinking water

Dental society warns of increased wait times for children New Brunswick dentists are expressing concern and disappointment in Moncton's city council vote to not reintroduce ...

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Housing issues a priority for B.C. municipalities at UBCM

Politicians gearing up for B.C. municipal convention next week The NDP cabinet are going to be facing many demands from municipal politicians regarding the province's ...

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Ottawa sets sights on attracting Amazon HQ2

Mayor Jim Watson headed to drum up business in U.S. Mayor Jim Watson has sights set on attracting Amazon's new headquarters to Ottawa. Amazon, based in ...

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A "Teeny Tiny" movement

Photo: Jeff Moorhouse (in purple Lions Club shirt with microphone) is a pilot based at CFB Trenton. Jeff has made good use of his layover ...

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