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UBCM is seeking to appoint local government representatives from RCMP policed jurisdictions to the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC). There are currently two vacancies to be filled by local government elected officials or staff members.
The Committee…
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The University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research has announced a webinar series examining alcohol policy in local governments. Registration is now open for the first two webinars in September.
This work is part of the Canadian Alcohol Policy…
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This spring, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and BC RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Issues discussed at the…
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Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for the next three years and intakes will open soon for fall 2025 and winter 2026. Funding for CEPF is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM.
Funding permitting, the following…
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The Nomination Report for the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos are also available on our YouTube channel.
Based on the advance…
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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.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 16-18. The meeting provided closure on several year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead. Executive members also met with the Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural…
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The Tuesday Forums will look a little different this year for mid-sized and large urban communities. Traditionally the forums have been separated by community size, offering a space for local governments to discuss common issues.
Small Talk and the Electoral Area Director’…
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The Small Talk Forum unites the collective brainpower of communities with populations under 5,000, while the Electoral Area Director’s Forum explores the unique concerns and challenges facing electoral areas.
UBCM members are invited to submit topic…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during 2025 UBCM Convention. Local governments are invited to book appointments with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and/or Local Government Program Services.
Book appointments online here
UBCM members are…