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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.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 16-18. The meeting provided closure on several year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead. Executive members also met with the Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural…
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The Tuesday Forums will look a little different this year for mid-sized and large urban communities. Traditionally the forums have been separated by community size, offering a space for local governments to discuss common issues.
Small Talk and the Electoral Area Director’…
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The Small Talk Forum unites the collective brainpower of communities with populations under 5,000, while the Electoral Area Director’s Forum explores the unique concerns and challenges facing electoral areas.
UBCM members are invited to submit topic…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during 2025 UBCM Convention. Local governments are invited to book appointments with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and/or Local Government Program Services.
Book appointments online here
UBCM members are…
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The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) has extended the deadline for designated local government fire inspectors and investigators to meet established training standards to September 30, 2026 (from July 31, 2025), as it continues to develop curricula that meet the established…
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Senior and technical local government staff and elected officials are encouraged to attend a BC government webinar on proposed amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) on August 12, 9am – noon PDT. Register in advance to ensure you receive an information package from…
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A memorial wall, honouring UBCM members, colleagues, and friends who have passed away this year, will be developed for 2025 Convention. If you know of an elected official in your area who passed away in the last 12 months, please get in touch with Zoë Ducklow by…
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The Ministry of Attorney General in BC is developing a proposal regarding prompt payment in the construction sector.
Prompt payment legislation has been enacted in most other Canadian jurisdictions. Its purpose is to address payment delay in the construction…
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The BC Government has amended the Local Government Act, enabling regional districts to designate fire inspectors and investigators and establish fire inspection and fire investigation services without requiring a service establishing bylaw. These amendments, which came into…