UBCM has sought clarification from the Province on its position regarding the roles and responsibilities of local governments for financial assistance and property buyouts when homes are deemed unsafe due to disaster risk.
In a recent report highlighting this issue, six…
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The Province is seeking stakeholder feedback regarding its ‘Liquor to Go’ policy, which allows certain businesses to sell liquor for off-site consumption with the purchase of a meal for takeout or delivery. Local governments are invited to provide their input on this policy by…
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UBCM has provided a submission to the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. The submission outlines several issues for the Commission’s consideration as it examines measures respecting public security and safety at community events. The Commission was…
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The Province’s review of its CleanBC climate action plan, launched in May, is seeking feedback from local governments and other interested parties.
The review, led by climate policy experts Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz, will evaluate the effectiveness of CleanBC policies…
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A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is July 31, 2025 at 4pm.
The Call for Nominations provides information about the positions open for nomination, the…
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Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.…
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A new guidebook, Outdoor Recreation for Community and Economic Development, is available to support the diverse needs and opportunities of rural and remote communities across BC.
Developed by Selkirk Innovates at Selkirk College, and shaped by the expertise of over 50…
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The Province continues to expand the scope of application of the Housing Supply Act by assigning housing targets to additional municipalities while also escalating compliance efforts by issuing directives to those municipalities deemed by the Province to be making…
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The Province of BC has passed a private members bill (Eligibility to Hold Public Office Act) which removes the ability of members of the Legislative Assembly from holding a local elected office. The new legislation applies to a mayor or councillor in a municipality, electoral…
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In April 2025, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) administered three 2-hour online engagement sessions for local governments to provide input on the development of regulations for local authorities under the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (…