UBCM is very pleased to welcome internationally recognized author Margaret Atwood who will address delegates during our 2020 Convention. Ms. Atwood will explore the themes of climate change, COVID-19 and community in a session that promises to be thought provoking, insightful…
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Dig in to virtual, online economic development info with the BC Ideas Exchange webinar series. Join speakers from a variety of economic development backgrounds to share economic development successes and learn about new economic development programs initiatives, trends, tools…
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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
Extensions to project end dates and final report deadlines are…
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A total of 26 local elected officials have put their name forward to serve on UBCM’s Executive nominations for 2020-21. Following the close for nominations on July 31, candidates running for President, First VP, Second VP, Electoral Area Representative and Small Community…
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In response to the Province’s consultation Building BC’s Recovery, Together, UBCM conveyed a submission on behalf of BC local governments. The submission reflects the issues flagged by members including: infrastructure stimulus funding, local government financial…
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Executive members met on July 15-17 for their quarterly Committee and board meetings. The July meeting provides closure on a number of year-end matters but also establishes direction for the year ahead. In addition to advancing virtual Convention planning and programming,…
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The Fraser Basin Council invites Indigenous and rural BC communities of less than 10,000 people to express interest in taking part in a Community Climate Preparedness Virtual Workshop Series in the fall or winter of 2020/21. This series will consist of four training…
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With the 2020 UBCM Convention moving to a virtual format, UBCM has adapted this year’s resolutions process. The following outlines important resolutions information for 2020, and provides some updates and new information since the first article that was published on…
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The delayed intake deadline for this year’s Asset Management Planning program is approaching on September 11, 2020. Matching grants of up to $15,000.00 are being offered.
The intent of the program is to assist local governments in delivering sustainable services…
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UBCM continues to work with Emergency Management BC (EMBC) through the UBCM-EMBC Flood and Wildfire Advisory Committee to address the modernization of provincial emergency management legislation. Engagement is expected to continue until the tabling of new legislation, which has…