Following the recent local government elections, UBCM is reminding members that group benefits coverage is available for elected officials. Learn more about options for coverage, enrolment procedures, and important deadlines by reviewing the Group Benefits for Elected Officials…
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The Province is currently updating the B.C. Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines, which were last amended in 2018. These guidelines provide suggestions for local governments on floodplain mapping, flood risk assessments, resiliency planning, and development approvals…
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Newly elected and returning elected officials will have two ways to train with the Local Government Leadership Academy this winter: in-person regional Elected Officials Seminars and a new suite of online courses.
LGLA’s Elected Officials Seminars (EOS) are held…
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The UBCM room blocks for the 2027 Convention in Whistler, will open for reservations on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9 am.
The hotels will not accept reservations before this date and will not create waitlists. The hotels will also not be able to transfer reservations…
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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.
UBCM Funding
Regional Community to Community Program – The Regional Community to…
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UBCM staff will host a webinar to provide communities with information about the upcoming Community Emergency Preparedness Fund intake streams on October 6, 2026, 1:30pm. Please register in advance.
Application materials are now available for the winter 2026 / spring…
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The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC), in collaboration with Selkirk Innovates, is seeking rural BC communities for case studies on economic development driven by outdoor recreation. Local governments or First Nations are encouraged to submit expressions of interest to…
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E-Comm 911 has begun its phased migration to the Next Generation 911 (NG911) network, with staggered migrations starting September 22 and continuing until the end of November 2026. To accompany the phased migration, E-Comm has provided a communications guide and partner toolkit…
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The outgoing UBCM Executive met on September 13 to address decisions required before Convention. The newly elected Executive met on September 18 where UBCM’s new President, Councillor Jenna Stoner, welcomed new and returning members to the Executive.
Highlights from the…
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The Province distributed two discussion papers to local governments to seek input on proposed distance criteria for cannabis retail stores and capacity requirements at licensed establishments with on-site liquor consumption. Local governments may provide written feedback to the…