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| 10 Jul, 2019 |
FCM and Global Covenant of Mayors announce climate action pilot project, helpdesk for municipalities FCM is pleased to have signed an agreement with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM), along with ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Canada), to lead the delivery of GCoM Canada activities on municipal climate action across the country. |
| 25 Jun, 2019 |
Toolkit Newsletter: Climate Action Updates for BC Local Governments - June 2019
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| 25 Jun, 2019 |
Biodiversity and Climate Change Resilience – Planning Green Infrastructure Policy Brief and Concept Note ACT's new policy brief and concept note provides important information for professionals, municipal and regional staff, stewardship groups, and decision makers on integrated regional green infrastructure planning. |
| 17 Jun, 2019 |
CleanBC sets new strategy to boost safe, accessible active transportation B.C. creates a new strategy for cleaner, more active transportation, connecting British Columbians to where they need to go. |
| 12 Jun, 2019 |
Apply for 2019 Asset Management Planning Program Applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 Asset Management Planning Program. Apply by October 4, 2019. |
| 04 Jun, 2019 |
New act ensures B.C. remains leader on clean energy vehicles New Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (ZEVA) mandates that all new light-duty cars and trucks sold in BC will be clean energy vehicles by 2040. |
| 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. |
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