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UBCM: Funding & resources update
January 4, 2023 Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events, and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Local Government Program Services Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of […]
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Forensic audit to dig into Splatsin First Nation finances – Castanet
Jan 4, 2023 The North Okanagan’s Splatsin First Nation will hold a community information session next week to discuss a forensic audit of the band’s operations. In a post on its website Wednesday, the First Nation said the audit will be completed by accounting firm MNP. The audit will be led by Lisa Majeau Gordon, […]
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Health Science Professionals ratify agreement under Shared Recovery Mandate
Dec. 22, 2022 The Health Employers Association of BC and the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate. The agreement covers approximately 22,000 health science professionals working as medical technologists, medical radiation technologists and physiotherapists. Classifications range from medical and laboratory disciplines to pharmacists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social […]
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B.C.’s economy forecast to remain steady, despite slower near-term economic growth
Dec. 5, 2022 VICTORIA – Like other jurisdictions, B.C. is expected to see slower economic growth through 2023 because of global inflation and higher interest rates, before steady growth resumes in the medium term, according to projections from private-sector forecasters. Each year, B.C.’s finance minister meets with the Economic Forecast Council (EFC), a 13-member council of […]
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BCUC Authorizes Bill Credit for Electricity Customers
November 28, 2022 VANCOUVER – Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued Order-341-22, approving a one-time bill credit for eligible electricity customers in British Columbia (BC), as directed by the BC government. On November 18, 2022, the BC government issued Order in Council (OIC) 571/2022, directing the BCUC to approve, within 10 days, a […]
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MNBC: Métis Early Childhood Educator & ECE Assistant Supplement
Are there Métis ECEs and ECEAs in your Community? Métis Nation British Columbia values the work that is being done by Early Childhood Educators. Métis Nation British Columbia will provide registered MNBC Citizens, (or those with an active application for MNBC citizenship), a supplement of $1000.00 for licensed Métis Early Childhood Educators, and a $500.00 […]
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Auditor General’s Report Highlights Government’s Inaccurate Financial Reporting, Rising Disaster Costs and COVID-19 Benefit Recoveries
November 22, 2022 VICTORIA – A new report to the legislature from Auditor General Michael Pickup flags key areas of interest and concerns after his office’s audit of the Province’s financial statements for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The Summary Financial Statements consolidating the financial results of over 160 public entities (government ministries, Crown organizations, health […]
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The Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $6.4 million towards new shíshálh Nation Government District owned wastewater treatment plant
Nov 02, 2022 Investment will provide economic, environmental and employment benefits to shíshálh Nation shíshálh Nation – Today, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the shíshálh Nation Government District (sNGD) announced financial close on an agreement, which will see the CIB lend more than $6 million to support a new Port Stalashen Wastewater Treatment Plant […]
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CUPE Local 116 members at UBC ratify agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate
Oct. 27, 2022 VICTORIA – Members of CUPE Local 116 employed by the University of British Columbia (UBC) have ratified a new agreement under government’s Shared Recovery Mandate. The agreement represents approximately 2,400 employees who provide support services at UBC’s Vancouver campus, including administrative, trades, research assistance, food and hospitality services (data as of April […]
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FMB Celebrates Their New Role as Financial Regulator for the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority
September 20th, 2022 VANCOUVER- FMB celebrates their new role as Financial Regulator for the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority In an historic move, the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) will assume responsibility and authority for the delivery of water and wastewater services for their member Nations. This first ever Indigenous-led initiative will provide services […]
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