Our keynote speaker for 2023 Convention is John Herdman: an internationally renowned soccer coach, who has led Canada’s women's and men’s teams to record-breaking victories, and developed his own philosophy around how to organize the game.
Herdman is known for his leadership…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 12-14. The meeting provided closure on a number of year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead.
Highlights from the July 14 Executive meeting include:
Received a report on the President’s…
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Local governments who wish to provide feedback to the Province on potential provincial legislation to regulate the use of drugs in public spaces must submit comments by July 31. Download then email the written feedback form to Ministry staff. If possible, please send a copy of…
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UBCM staff will be available to discuss funding programs during Convention. Appointments are available with staff from the Canada Community-Building Fund and Local Government Program Services.
UBCM members are encouraged to book an appointment to meet UBCM staff and to…
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UBCM Executive and staff are saddened to hear of the passing of Merritt Councillor Claire Newman last week.
Claire was just six months into her first term as a councillor in Merritt, but had served as a councillor in Logan Lake for 14 years. She was on her way to pick up…
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At last year’s Convention, UBCM members passed several resolutions that involve the Provincial government’s jurisdiction. The Province has now provided its responses to the provincially-focused resolutions. These responses will also be shared with each sponsoring local…
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Asset Management BC’s (AMBC) annual conference will be held at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel November 8-9. This year’s event, organized under the theme of Collaborating and Converging Toward a Sustainable Future, will include a wide range of presentations, plenaries,…
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The Office of the Fire Commissioner is asking volunteer and composite fire departments across BC to complete a survey. The information will help the office gain a better understanding of the status of volunteer and composite fire departments, with a focus on emergency…
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On April 25, 2023, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee met with provincial government and RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreement and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at the meeting…
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The provincial government is expected to table new emergency management legislation this fall. In anticipation of the pending legislation, the BC Association of Emergency Managers and BC Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness are hosting a series of webinars open…