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Registration open: Elected Officials Seminar series

Registration is now open for the 2026/2027 Elected Officials Seminar series hosted by the Local Government Leadership Academy. Designed for new and returning local government and First Nation elected officials, the EOS provides practical knowledge, leadership skills and valuable peer connections to support success in office. Read more.

Guide for local data centre development

To help local governments respond to accelerating demand for AI and digital infrastructure, Urban Climate Leadership and the Climate Caucus have released a guide for local elected officials and staff.

Ground Rules: Navigating Local Data Centre Development summarizes the opportunities and risks associated with data centre development, including impacts on energy systems, water use, land use, noise, air quality and local economic development. It also outlines planning and policy tools available to local governments, provides case studies from communities across Canada, and offers practical questions to support decision-making.

Province to replace Intersection Safety Cameras

Last month, the Province announced that it will replace all existing intersection safety cameras in British Columbia through a phased implementation process, to be completed in spring 2027. There are currently 140 intersection safety cameras that enforce red light violations, including 35 that also conduct speed enforcement. Read more.

ICYMI

Funding and resources: October 2026
Convention Hotel Block: Reservations open November 18
Give input on B.C. Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines: public review period closes January 31, 2027