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The federal government has launched Build Canada Homes (BCH), a new federal agency intended to build and finance affordable housing and generate demand for new building methods including factory-built, modular and mass timber housing.
The announcement expands on previously…
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The Province is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local governments and First Nations governing bodies interested in hosting FIFA World Cup 26™ free public watch parties for over 1,000 attendees.
The Province is looking to understand how communities across the province…
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The plenary session at this year’s Convention will focus on BC’s economy, given recent data on the province’s finances, debt and credit downgrades. Speakers will assess how serious the situation is and consider challenges to getting the economy back on course. BC’s Minister of…
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Since 2022, local governments have been meeting with the provincial government as part of a Police Act and public safety review through the UBCM-PSSG Local Government Policing Modernization Roundtable. The review is directly related to the final report of the Special Committee…
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Registration is now open for Asset Management BC’s annual conference: Advancing Asset Management in a Changing World, November 4-6, 2025 in Richmond, BC. The conference will be two days of practical, forward-thinking conversations on sustainable service delivery.
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The 2025 Convention event app is ready for use. The app provides convenient access to the Convention program including session descriptions, times and locations.
New this year, the app is integrated with the voting portal. Voting delegates can login directly through the…
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Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene, has responded to UBCM’s inquiry about what government is responsible when homes are deemed unsafe due to natural hazards. However, the response did not clarify the roles and responsibilities for local…
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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to 780 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. The decision sets important legal, political and practical implications for local governments across BC.
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A new intake for the Next Generation 911 funding program has been confirmed. Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2025, with a deadline of February 13, 2026. Funding for the Next Generation 911 program is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM…
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In recent correspondence with UBCM, the Province has signalled its intention to add single-use fuel canisters, fire extinguishers and medical sharps to its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. However, the update will not include industrial, commercial and…