Local governments and UBCM First Nations members are invited to join a virtual information session on June 8, 1-2pm, regarding Look West – B.C.’s strategy to deliver major projects, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen the economy. The session is open…
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Funding will be unchanged for BC local governments, but the name of this regular allocation has been changed to the Build Communities Strong Fund–Community Stream.
What was the Canada Community-Building Fund has been integrated into the federal government’s Build Communities…
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The latest version of the BC Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) is now available. BC HARS was developed to support planning and response efforts related to the public health impacts of significant heat events in BC. The alerting system helps individuals and communities…
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We’re pleased to announce that the UBCM Group Benefits Plan for Elected Officials now includes coverage for mental health supports. Pricing and plan details for 2026 are now available for local governments, well in advance of the 2026 election, allowing for informed decision-…
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To build on the legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Province, viaSport and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are supporting the installation of professional soccer mini-pitches to as many as 20 communities in BC. These mini-pitches are long-term,…
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is hosting a BC cannabis sector and policy initiatives webinar for local governments on June 17, 3:30-4:30pm. This webinar will provide updates to help inform local government discussions regarding non-medical cannabis. Registration is open…
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Every year at UBCM Convention we host forums specifically for small communities and electoral areas. The Small Talk Forum unites the collective brainpower of communities with populations under 5,000. The unique concerns of regional district electoral areas focus the…
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Members are reminded they can submit resolutions directly to UBCM by June 15. As you draft your resolutions, please keep in mind the new framework that was adopted last year, which will ensure resolutions are: focused on new issues, within local government scope,…
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The Province has introduced regulations for local authorities, which have been added to the Emergency and Disaster Management Regulation. Most of the new regulations for local authorities will not come into effect until January 2027, consistent with local government requests for…
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The Province has published a new guide for local governments interested in converting bylaws, policies, and other regulatory documents into machine-readable formats such as JSON and XML to support work towards better digital services that streamline design, permitting, and…