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The 2021 UBCM Convention is coming soon, and we are pleased to share details on this year’s expanded program, including a workshop that will explore the response to the 2021 heat dome. Also, members that officially register before August 27th should also keep watch for delivery…
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FireSmart BC invites you to attend a free informative and interactive 45-minute webinar aimed at providing local governments, First Nations, Neighbourhood Champions, Fire Departments, Community FireSmart and Resiliency Committee members and Local FireSmart Representatives…
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The Community-to-Community Forum program has an upcoming intake deadline of September 10th for events this Fall and Winter. The C2C Forum program supports increased understanding and improved overall relations between BC First Nations and local governments. Forum events provide…
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As local governments look to pandemic recovery, social procurement is one solution to consider when looking to help stabilize local economies.  If your community is interested in learning more, the BC Social Procurement Initiative (BCSPI) is your first stop for information…
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Image The Resolutions Book for the 2021 UBCM Convention, which includes 170 resolutions on topics identified by BC local governments, is now available. The Convention Committee has set aside six hours in the…
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UBCM’s 2021 Annual Report is now available. The Annual Report highlights the work undertaken by UBCM on behalf of its members over the past year. In addition to summaries of Executive and Committee accomplishments, the Report provides information on member programs and…
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Image UBCM has updated its Primer on Climate Action and the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP). As UBCM developed the 2021 Primer, we used this opportunity to evaluate the progress made on climate related investments…
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Image Delegates to the 2021 UBCM Convention will consider a new policy paper aimed at strengthening BC’s finance system for local government. The report identifies three objectives: addressing local government cost…
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UBCM’s Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the results of the Call for Nominations that closed on July 30st.  Candidates running for President, First VP, Third VP, Vancouver Metro Area Representative, Electoral Area Representative and Small Community…
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Image  UBCM’s Executive and staff look forward to welcoming delegates from across the province to the 2021 UBCM Convention. This year’s event is just over a month away, and over the coming weeks we will be detailing the…