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With a trade war now underway, the BC Government introduced a budget earlier today that continues to invest in provincial services while attempting to shore up the provincial economy. Incremental new spending has been targeted for local government priorities, including…
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Has your local government worked on an exemplary program or project this year? Consider nominating it for UBCM’s 2025 Community Excellence Awards. The application deadline is May 30, 2025.
The awards recognize and celebrate UBCM members that have implemented projects or programs…
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Local government staff and elected officials are invited a webinar about Next Generation 911 Cybersecurity on March 19, 2025, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Presenters from the Ministry of Citizens’ Services will explore how cybersecurity best practices will be utilized in making a safe…
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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 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is establishing a retail internet subsidy for the Far North. Selected areas of northern BC are within the CRTC’s definition of “Far North”. The CRTC is calling for comments on how to implement this subsidy,…
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Registration for the 2025 Regional District Chair & CAO Forum is now open. The Forum will take place April 22 – 23 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, BC.
The $105 registration fee includes coffee breaks on April 22, and breakfast and lunch on April 23.
Please…
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Responding to a Federal invitation for engagement, UBCM submitted an overview of our policy regarding taxation of vacant lands. UBCM policies include requests for vacant land taxation to incentivize and fund development of affordable housing or shelters. Resolutions…
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The agenda for the Electoral Area Directors Forum has been finalized. Topics include updates to the Canada Community-Building Fund, Next Generation 911 and disaster recovery, and open microphone time.
On the second day, former RD of Fraser-Fort George CAO, Jim Martin, will…
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The Regional Connectivity Knowledge Network’s next meeting is February 4, 1-3 pm PST. Staff from the Ministry of Citizens’ Services will provide updates on provincial connectivity funding programs, and the work underway to extend high-speed internet to every household in BC.…
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The Province is launching a registry for short-term rentals. Operators in B.C. with short-term rental listings on platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo and others, will be required to register. This is in addition to any requirements and rules set out by local municipalities and…