The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has proposed a new regulation to encourage more food processing in the Agricultural Land Reserve on land that is not well suited for primary production. UBCM has provided a submission to share local government perspective and requests. …
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The Nomination Report for the 2026-2027 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos will also be available on August 24.
Based on these advance…
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Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for fall 2026 and winter 2027 and intakes open September 1. A webinar will be held on October 6 to explore the intakes.
The following intakes have been scheduled:
Emergency Support Services…
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Two new guidance documents developed through the Province's Stewarding Agricultural Watercourses (SAW) project are now available.
The Stewarding Agricultural Watercourses (SAW) project focuses on improving understanding and stewardship of watercourses on agricultural lands.…
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The 2026 Resolutions Book is now available. This book includes the complete list of resolutions to be considered by our membership at the 2026 UBCM Convention. Resolutions sessions begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 16.
It also includes resolutions that were not…
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The Nomination Report for the 2026-2027 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos will also be available on August 24.
Based on these advance…
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Planning to apply for Local Government Leadership Academy Certification? Get your application in before the August 19 deadline to be recognized alongside your peers at the 2026 UBCM Convention.
The Local Government Leadership Academy Leadership (LGLA) Certificate…
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The first day of Convention will feature a unique session of a live reading of the documentary play, “Eyes of the Beast”, followed by a forum for delegates to discuss their own experiences and wisdom learned. Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, Kelly Greene…
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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.
UBCM Awards
Long Service Awards – These awards are presented local elected officials…