Last week we published the UBCM 2025 Annual Report, in conjunction with the Resolutions Book. The Annual Report covers highlights from the year past, and the Resolutions Book includes the suggested priorities members will consider this September to form UBCM policy going forward…
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UBCM’s 2025 Convention will be held in Victoria September 22-26. Our annual report and resolutions that will be considered during the business session are now available.
UBCM members are advised a resolution (ER1) proposing to amend UBCM’s bylaws for the handling of…
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UBCM is seeking to appoint local government representatives from RCMP policed jurisdictions to the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC). There are currently two vacancies to be filled by local government elected officials or staff members.
The Committee…
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The University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research has announced a webinar series examining alcohol policy in local governments. Registration is now open for the first two webinars in September.
This work is part of the Canadian Alcohol Policy…
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This spring, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and BC RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Issues discussed at the…
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Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for the next three years and intakes will open soon for fall 2025 and winter 2026. Funding for CEPF is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM.
Funding permitting, the following…
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The Nomination Report for the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their biographies. Candidate videos are also available on our YouTube channel.
Based on the advance…
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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’…