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Healthy Families BC Communities Evaluation
 

The Healthy Families BC Communities (HFBC-C) initiative is looking for input from BC local governments. This initiative was started in 2011 and supports partnerships between health authorities and local governments to create healthier communities. To ensure that this initiative continues to meet the needs of its stakeholders, HFBC-C is undergoing an evaluation by an independent contractor, R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. Read More  

Rural Advisory Committee Deadline This Week

The deadline for individuals interested in serving on the province's new Rural Advisory Council is January 9, 2015. Read More 

Last Chance to Register for Elected Officials Seminars

Time is running out to register for one of the Local Government Leadership Academy's (LGLA) Elected Officials Seminars.  The series kicks off next week with the Small (Jan 13-15) and Large Communities (Jan 14-16) events, followed by seminars for Electoral Areas (Jan 19-21) and SILGA Communities (Jan 20-22).  Read More 

Cariboo FireSmart Representative Workshop

  

A free, two-day workshop on becoming a Local FireSmart Representative will be offered in Williams Lake on February 24 & 25, 2015. Local government and First Nations' fire and emergency preparedness staff and elected officials are encouraged to attend. Read More 

Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week
 

The Province of British Columbia has proclaimed March 9 - 15, 2015 as Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week. The week recognizes the ongoing work of groups throughout BC that are developing prevention, education, enforcement and intervention strategies to address the sexual exploitation of children and youth. Read More 

Service Agreement Tools for First Nations, Local Governments

A webinar that explores the mutual benefits of service agreements between First Nations and Local Governments is available online through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Read More 

Tank Car Classroom Supports Planning, Training for Emergency Response
 

The Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response initiative (TRANSCAER�) is making its Safety Train available to communities across Canada to promote rail safety throughout March 2015. Read More    

January 7, 2015
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