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UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

UBCM pushes for more police training, funding amid officer shortages

While RCMP train in Regina, the Justice Institute of British Columbia is the only academy available for B.C police forces.
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How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

How B.C. communities are balancing building with flood risks

Local governments using a combination of bylaws and regulations to build safely in flood-prone areas
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B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.
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Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Why was that navy ship in Howe Sound near Squamish?

Canadian naval ship prepares crew in local waters.
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Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

Residents share concerns about applications along Lower Gibsons Way

32 members of the public attended the Sept. 12 community dialogue 
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Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
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Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.
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Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Explosive growth in short-term rentals is having major impacts on rents and availability.
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Safety upgrades for three Sunshine Coast regional dams proceeding

Safety upgrades for three Sunshine Coast regional dams proceeding

The Chapman, Edwards and McNeill Lake dams haven’t been in compliance with provincial safety requirements since 2020. $1.4 million in upgrades are to happen over the next two years.
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Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Provincial government affordable housing cuts left 600,000-unit deficit, delegates told.
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