UBCM President Cori Ramsay addressed delegates at the 2026 UBCM Convention, noting the growing frustration among local governments over issues including public safety, housing and provincial decision-making. She outlined UBCM’s firmer approach to advocating for local…
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Tuesday’s plenary session drew together perspectives from local leaders, legal experts, provincial representatives and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip to discuss the current context and pathway forward of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in BC. The full…
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“If you could spend $1 million in a community to save $150 million of long-term damage, rebuilding costs and remediation work, would you?” asked Radium Hot Springs Councillor Carey Collin. His answer is an obvious yes.
Investing money up front to reduce risk and damage from…
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Online harassment, personal attacks, threats and more hostile public debate are adding to the pressures that already come with serving in local government. Yet elected officials often don’t have access to mental health supports through their workplace.
“We're not…
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One of the first sessions at Convention this year was a panel discussing rising costs for local governments who use RCMP policing services. Local governments across BC have been sharing concerns that taxpayers are paying the price without having enough input into how policing…
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There will be a 2027 intake for the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports. Program materials are now available. Eligible applicants may submit one application between October 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
The FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program…
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A new intake for the Next Generation 911 funding program has been confirmed. This intake is primarily intended to help establish 3-digit 911 dialing services in BC communities that currently rely on 10-digit emergency numbers, where appropriate connectivity exists. …
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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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Regional Community to Community Program – The Regional Community to…
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As the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act continues to shape conversations in BC about reconciliation, governance, law-making and community relationships, UBCM is convening an extended plenary session at Convention to discuss the complexities around this Act and…
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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. …