UBCM is sad to note the passing of Keith Thom, councillor and deputy mayor of Peachland.
“Keith was far more than a colleague – he was a dear friend, a steady presence, and a passionate ambassador for our town of Peachland. Over years of service – both on Council…
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The Professional Reliance Act bill (M216) threatens to weaken the oversight of new home construction and increase the liability risk of taxpayers
A private member's bill that poses significant risks to new homeowners and taxpayers passed second reading earlier this week. Bill…
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UBCM members overwhelmingly support a pause to legislative development to allow for face to face consultation.
UBCM has shared a report with the Province of British Columbia indicating that proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act will require more engagement with…
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MLA George Anderson, Parliamentary Secretary for Transit, has brought forward a private member’s bill that would apply a professional reliance model to local approvals. If passed, this legislation would require that, with limited exceptions, local governments accept submissions…
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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. Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.
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We are sad to note the passing of Mary Sjostrom, a longstanding local elected official and former UBCM President. Mary was a councillor in Quesnel before becoming the City’s first female mayor. She went on to serve as an Electoral Area Director for the Cariboo Regional District…
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On October 9, the Province introduced the Housing and Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill 25) that includes legislative amendments addressing both small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) and short-term rentals. While the changes to the Short-Term Rental…
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UBCM is leading an engagement process with local governments and member First Nations regarding proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act. Two webinars are scheduled for Friday, November 7, to share findings from the survey that is currently underway. (Emails with the…
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The Province has introduced a series of amendments related to small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) and short-term rentals. If passed, the SSMUH related amendments will clarify definitions of where SSMUH should be permitted and expand the list of provincial site standards that…
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The Ministry of Environment and Parks is proposing changes to fees under the Environmental Management Act, aiming to update and clarify costs for services provided by the ministry for site remediation and waste discharge authorization application and annual base charges. The…