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The Nomination Report for the 2026-2027 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos will also be available on August 24. Based on these advance…
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Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for fall 2026 and winter 2027 and intakes open September 1. A webinar will be held on October 6 to explore the intakes. The following intakes have been scheduled: Emergency Support Services…
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Two new guidance documents developed through the Province's Stewarding Agricultural Watercourses (SAW) project are now available. The Stewarding Agricultural Watercourses (SAW) project focuses on improving understanding and stewardship of watercourses on agricultural lands.…
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The Nomination Report for the 2026-2027 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos will also be available on August 24. Based on these advance…
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Planning to apply for Local Government Leadership Academy Certification? Get your application in before the August 19 deadline to be recognized alongside your peers at the 2026 UBCM Convention.  The Local Government Leadership Academy Leadership (LGLA) Certificate…
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The first day of Convention will feature a unique session of a live reading of the documentary play, “Eyes of the Beast”, followed by a forum for delegates to discuss their own experiences and wisdom learned. Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene…
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Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations. UBCM Awards Long Service Awards – These awards are presented local elected officials…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss the funding programs we administer during the 2026 UBCM Convention. Local governments are invited to book appointments with staff from the BCSF – Community Stream and/or Local Government Program Services. CAO’s and senior staff are invited…
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The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is inviting local governments to review a suite of new wetland and stream management standards, guidance documents, assessment tools, and data resources currently under development. The proposed materials are intended to…
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In June, local government staff and elected officials were invited to attend provincial virtual engagement sessions to discuss the draft of the next B.C. Road Safety Strategy, along with its first action plan. Over 100 representatives from 51 local governments and other…