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A workshop at the 2020 UBCM Convention will bring together diverse voices to explore how racism continues to manifest itself in Canadian society. Panelists will look beyond the headlines to shed light on the challenges faced by black and Indigenous peoples and others, and to…
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Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs, events and resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Local Government Program Services
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding…
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A new Active Transportation Planning program was launched this week. Local governments with populations up to 25,000 can now submit applications. The goal of the program is to support local governments to incorporate or enhance active transportation components of formal…
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UBCM’s 2020 Annual Report is now available. The Annual Report highlights the work undertaken by UBCM on behalf of its members over the past year. In addition to summaries of Executive and Committee accomplishments, the Report provides information on member programs and services…
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Distinguished leaders, including BC’s Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Ms. Kim Baird will come together in the plenary session of this year’s UBCM Convention to discuss the value of diverse approaches to leadership and resilience in the face of a society-altering…
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In anticipation of the upcoming application deadline on October 9, 2020, several supporting documents are now available to further explain the opportunities presented by the 2021 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports (FCFS) program.
In a recent Community Resiliency…
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CivicInfo BC, the Province of British Columbia, the First Nations Summit, and UBCM have partnered to develop a new Joint Indigenous and Local Government Initiatives and Relations research tool. This database pulls together wide-ranging examples of Indigenous communities and…
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Each year, UBCM presents Long Service awards to eligible local elected officials at the Annual UBCM Convention. These awards celebrate local government elected officials in BC who have served a total of 25 or 35 years in office. Nominations are being accepted until August 31.…
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Applications are being accepted for the 2020/21 Regional Community to Community Forum program. The next application deadline is September 4, 2020. Applicants are reminded that in-person meetings should meet social distancing and other public health guidance in relation to COVID-…
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The resolutions package for the 2020 UBCM Convention is now available. UBCM’s Executive has revamped the process for the handling of resolutions at the 2020 Convention to work within the requirements of the online platform that will host the event. In keeping with overall…