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UBCM’s Executive and staff are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Gary Paget, a man who left an indelible legacy on BC’s local governments.
“Gary was well known to local governments throughout the province,” said UBCM President Jen Ford. “He was pragmatic and solution-…
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Local elected officials Interested in serving on the Province’s Mass Timber Advisory Council, are asked to submit expressions of interest by June 2, 2023.
The Mass Timber Advisory Council was established in 2021 to act as a strategic discussion forum and sounding board to…
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In June 2021, the provincial government passed the Accessible BC Act in an effort increase accessibility in BC and remove barriers for persons with disabilities.
Local governments are among over 750 public sector organizations listed in the Accessible BC…
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Local governments are doing what they can to manage the impact of short-term rentals on their communities’ housing supply, but provincial support is needed in two key areas: requiring booking platforms to provide data to local governments, and ensuring all rental suites have a…
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UBCM and the Province will be hosting a heat preparedness webinar from 2 – 3 pm on May 23, 2023. Interested local elected officials and staff members are asked to RSVP by May 19.
Representatives from the BC Centre for Disease Control and the BC Ministry of Health will present on…
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Register for a webinar on the Community Investment Opportunities Tool (CIOT), a free, online provincial tool that connects investors with available industrial, commercial, and agricultural land in BC communities. Local government staff and elected officials are encouraged to…
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2024 dog and cat tags are now available for purchase online. UBCM has negotiated a discounted group rate with our supplier to provide savings for all participating members.
Dog tags are heart-shaped for 2024. The cat tags are smaller, round and suitable for small dogs.…
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Local Leaders for Mental Health (LLMH) – a new forum for local government elected officials to convene on mental health issues and share resources to support their own mental health – is pleased to host Dr. Bonnie Henry for its first online event. Mayors, councillors and…
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Applications are now being accepted for UBCM’s 2023 Community Excellence Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in B.C. The application…
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The application deadline for the Extreme Temperature Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning funding stream is June 2, 2023. This program supports eligible applicants to ensure they have accurate knowledge of the risks associated with extreme temperatures and how these…