The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is seeking feedback from local governments on proposed changes to key environmental regulations and permitting processes related to the management of water, riparian areas and wetlands. The Ministry will host a series…
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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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The provincial government’s consultation period for over 50 proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) has been extended until November 14. UBCM has developed a process for local government engagement and will contract with Randy Diehl (Diehl Management Services) to…
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Local governments are invited to provide feedback to the Ministry of Infrastructure as part of the engagement process on the policies and regulations that will support implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15). Webinars will solicit feedback about Provincially…
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UBCM membership adopted the 2025 Annual Report and Financial Reports at the 2025 Convention. Executive Director Gary MacIsaac presented a summary of the past year at UBCM.
Read the Annual Report in full.
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Newly elected leader of the Green Party of BC, Emily Lowan, addressed UBCM delegates at 2025 Convention, speaking of her vision for the province.
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Provincial staff provided an update to UBCM delegates on proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act at 2025 Convention
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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the case and discussed the implications for local governments across BC.
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With thanks to all the nominees, UBCM is pleased to present your 2025-2026 Executive team:
President: Councillor Cori Ramsay, City of Prince George
First Vice-President: Councillor Jenna Stoner, District of Squamish
Second Vice-President: Mayor Sarrah Storey, Village of Fraser…
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John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservatives spoke to delegates at the 2025 UBCM Convention about his priority issues for the province.