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| 03 Jun, 2019 |
Water Conservation Pilot Project Funding FCM is funding pilot projects of retrofit initiatives that have the potential to reduce potable water use by at least 20% in a neighbourhood, facility or group of facilities. This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes promote water conservation. |
| 29 May, 2019 |
Community Climate Preparedness Workshop - Call for Expressions of Interest until June 24 Local governments and Indigenous communities of less than 10,000 people are invited to submit an EOI to host a Community Climate Preparedness Workshop by June 24, 2019. |
| 22 May, 2019 |
New free tool helps cities mainstream nature into urban planning
#CitiesWithNature the Nature Pathway is a collection of guidance, tools and stories that support local governments to integrate nature into their cities.
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| 20 May, 2019 |
Apply for a 2019 Climate and Energy Action Award
Local governments that apply for a Climate and Energy Action Award could receive recognition for actions that they are taking to reduce their GHG emissions and adapt to climate change impacts. Application deadline is July 2, 2019.
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| 14 May, 2019 |
Framework for Municipal Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment Ner report Framework for Municipal ZEV Deployment shares a suite of actios that Canadian municipalities can use as examples and customize for their ZEV deployment planning purposes. |
| 08 May, 2019 |
City of Kelowna's Capri Landmark Urban Centre Plan supports its Climate Action goals of Complete Communities City of Kelowna's Capri-Landmark Urban Centre Plan provides an example that other planners and elected officials can reference as they look for examples and approaches of successful urban centre revitalization and Climate-action planning in mid-sized communities. |
| 01 May, 2019 |
REMINDER: CARIP Reports are Due June 1, 2019 CARIP reports deadline is approaching fast. Submit your reports by June 1, 2019. |
| 29 Apr, 2019 |
Toolkit Newsletter: Climate Action Updates for BC Local Governments - April 2019
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| 24 Apr, 2019 |
Saanich develops agriculture and food security plan to ensure a sustainable future for the community  For the District of Saanich, food security starts in the community’s backyard. The District’s new Agriculture and Food Security Plan (the Plan) sets a long-term vision to support a thriving, accessible, and environmentally responsible food system. The Plan outlines strategies and sets a policy framework to help Saanich protect and support farmland and to provide a vibrant agricultural legacy to future generations. Read on... |
| 16 Apr, 2019 |
Guide: Engaging students to increase public transit ridership Learn how to set up a student bus pass program through a city-school partnership |
| 09 Apr, 2019 |
BC Active Transportation Summit - Call for Presentations (deadline approaching soon) The BC Cycling Coalition is excited to be presenting the first annual BC Active Transportation Summit on June 17th & 18th at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. |
| 03 Apr, 2019 |
See the Heat program encourages Kamloops residents to borrow thermal imaging camera from local library to asses heat loss from homes The See the Heat program is a partnership between the City of Kamloops, the Thompson Nicola Regional Library System and FortisBC which provides residents of Kamloops and the Regional District the opportunity to borrow a thermal imaging camera which attaches to a smart phone to conduct a simple audit of their house to build understanding of heat loss from windows, doors, light switches, and through thermal bridging. |
| 02 Apr, 2019 |
New Report: Canada’s Changing Climate Just released, Canada’s Changing Climate Report provides the first in-depth, stand-alone assessment of how and why Canada’s climate has changed, and what changes are projected for the future. |
| 27 Mar, 2019 |
City of Penticton Partners with Apartment Building to Improve Recycling Program A local multifamily building and the City of Penticton are taking steps together to reduce common contaminants from entering the recycling stream through the installation of educational signage. |
| 20 Mar, 2019 |
Call for EOI from Local Government Representatives to Join Energy Step Code Council UBCM is calling for expressions of interest from local government representatives who wish to sit on the BC Energy Step Code Council. The Council is a multi-stakeholder advisory body supporting the implementation of the BC Energy Step Code and the market transition to net-zero energy ready buildings. |
| 20 Mar, 2019 |
Federal Budget: Gas Tax Fund Doubled for a Year Government of Canada doubled Gas Tax Fund in the Year 2019 budget. Local governments in British Columbia will see an immediate benefit from a top up transfer of $2.2 billion to the Federal Gas Tax Fund for the coming year. |
| 19 Mar, 2019 |
2018 Asset Management Planning Program The Asset Management Planning Program assists local governments in delivering sustainable services by extending and deepening asset management practices within their organizations. Matching grants of up to $15,000.00 are available under the 2018 Asset Management Planning Program to support activities that advance a local government’s asset management planning or practices, and that facilitate better integration of asset management planning with long term financial planning. |
| 11 Mar, 2019 |
Climate Change Adaptation Wizard - Canadian Pilot
PSD is seeking municipalities interested in participating in a pilot initiative, rolling out the UKCIP climate change adaptation wizard in Canada.
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| 10 Mar, 2019 |
CEA Support in Applying for CleanBC Communities Fund Grant
The Community Energy Association is available to provide free support to local governments and indigenous communities who wish to apply for a CCF grant, particularly for the completion of the preliminary GHG mitigation calculation and assessment. In support of the Province of BC’s new CleanBC Plan, the provincial government announced the CleanBC Communities Fund (CCF). The CCF funds public infrastructure projects in BC communities that achieve one of four outcomes: increase capacity to manage renewable energy, increase access to clean energy transportation, increase energy efficiency of buildings, or increase the generation of clean energy.
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| 10 Mar, 2019 |
Partnership Between the Township of Langley and FortisBC Saves Energy and Money A partnership between the Township of Langley and FortisBC is not only saving on energy consumption – it’s saving money. |
