Storms in southwestern British Columbia are once again placing significant strain on communities and compounding the long-term impacts of past flood events. As local governments and other service providers respond to the impacts, UBCM continues to call for sustained provincial…
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An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance, finances and operations has resulted in several recommendations to ensure effective and sustainable delivery of emergency communications in BC, including representational governance. A separate report examines the overall service…
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An independent review of 911 emergency communications service delivery in BC has concluded that the Province should “[implement] a structured oversight framework and [take] more responsibility across the sector.” This comes approximately one year after Premier David Eby, in…
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Last month, the Province published the third iteration of its BC Cannabis Use Survey, which measures shifts in British Columbians’ behaviours and perspectives related to cannabis use. The results of this survey will support the Province’s efforts to monitor the impacts of…
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Asset Management BC is excited to announce new, free online training opportunities for community infrastructure and asset management in BC.
Community Infrastructure, Climate and Equity: This free, two-hour, self-paced online course will help staff, senior management and…
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The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) has launched free training courses to help designated local government fire inspectors and fire investigators meet training standards. Under the Fire Safety Act, which came into force on August 1, 2024, local governments are required to…
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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. Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.
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Starting December 2025, new guidelines and a new scheduling request form will come into effect for scheduling bylaw adjudication hearings. This new process will be in effect for hearing requests received after December 1, 2025, and will impact hearings scheduled for February/…
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UBCM held its first full quarterly meeting with the 2025-2026 Executive Board members on November 13-14, welcoming new and returning members. Executive members made decisions on all 57 resolutions that didn’t make it to the floor at 2025 Convention – see the full table…
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UBCM’s request for an extended submission period has been approved by the select standing committee. Local governments and public now have until January 6, 2026 to submit comments to the committee which is tasked with reviewing the private member’s bill, Professional Reliance…