The 2026 UBCM Convention will include a memorial wall, meant to honour local elected officials in BC who have passed away this year. If you know of an elected official in your area who passed away in the last 12 months, contact Zoë Ducklow by Tuesday, September 8 to ensure they…
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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.
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Long Service Awards – These awards are presented local elected officials…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss the funding programs we administer during the 2026 UBCM Convention. Local governments are invited to book appointments with staff from the BCSF – Community Stream and/or Local Government Program Services.
CAO’s and senior staff are invited…
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The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is inviting local governments to review a suite of new wetland and stream management standards, guidance documents, assessment tools, and data resources currently under development.
The proposed materials are intended to…
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In June, local government staff and elected officials were invited to attend provincial virtual engagement sessions to discuss the draft of the next B.C. Road Safety Strategy, along with its first action plan. Over 100 representatives from 51 local governments and other…
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The Province is seeking feedback on a proposal that could expand food processing activity within British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has released a discussion paper proposing a new “5% rule” that would allow certain food…
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UBCM held its quarterly Executive and Committee meetings on July 15-17 in Richmond. The Board met with Minister Christine Boyle and Minister Brittny Anderson, received a report on the UBCM governance review, a mental health program to support local elected leaders, and directed…
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has announced amendments to the Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations that will take effect on October 15, 2026. Local governments with public works projects that may require Fisheries Act approvals should review…
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The Union of British Columbia Municipalities has appointed Kim Grout to serve as its Executive Director effective September 8, 2026. Ms. Grout served most recently as the Chief Executive Officer with the Agricultural Land Commission. Prior to that, she was the Chief…
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As part of the Build Communities Strong Fund–Community Stream agreement, Canada, B.C. and UBCM agreed to continue strengthening local governments’ capacity to undertake asset management. This work is integral to building strong cities, communities and regions.
The 10-year…