The Province of B.C. is developing a strategy to streamline provincial permit applications for new housing. To support this priority, the Province is engaging with UBCM and its members on the current permitting process to better understand local government experiences and to…
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The opening session at UBCM’s housing summit, Housing BC Together, will feature Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon in discussion with local elected leaders from high-growth regions. Mayor Ken Sim (Vancouver), Mayor Brenda Locke (Surrey), Mayor Marianne Alto (Victoria), Mayor Mike…
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The Disability Alliance of BC (DABC) has developed an Accessibility Toolkit and Hub to assist prescribed organizations to come into compliance with the Accessible BC Act. DABC is also seeking feedback on the Toolkit, the Hub, implementation progress, and additional tools and…
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The deadline for hotel reservations at the UBCM Housing Summit group rate is Friday, March 10th. If you are attending the Housing Summit and have not yet reserved a room at the host hotel, The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, please do so this week, and reference the UBCM…
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UBCM is seeking one representative to contribute to an inland boater safety project led by the B.C. Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU). This 3-year project seeks to increase public education towards recreational boat safety on inland waterways. Interested individuals…
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As part of a $150 million investment towards the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services, the Province has provided $60 million to local governments, to be distributed through UBCM. This funding will help local governments address the costs associated with the…
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Provincial responses to many of the resolutions from the 2022 UBCM Convention are now available.
These responses will be directly conveyed by UBCM to the local governments that sponsored them. The Province has also indicated that it will provide an addendum with…
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The UBCM Executive held its quarterly committee and board meetings in Richmond from February 23-24. A full slate of Committee meetings was held and Executive members welcomed a delegation from Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs.
Highlights of the February 24th Executive…
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UBCM is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Local Government Policing Modernization Roundtable (LGPMR). The LGPMR is a forum for local government issues to be raised as part of broader work to research policing issues, explore options and advise the Province on courses of…
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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…