Latest News
Date:
On April 2, 2024, the Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee (LGCMC) met with provincial government and BC RCMP representatives to discuss issues related to the Municipal Police Unit Agreements, and policing more broadly in British Columbia. Key issues discussed at…
Date:
On Monday, July 15, 2024, the Province enacted new plastic waste regulations. These regulations aim to limit the amount of plastic waste entering landfills and reduce the environmental impact of microplastics through additional prohibitions on single-use plastics.
Under the…
Date:
The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) has released a summary of input received to its 2023 discussion paper, BC’s Modernized Emergency Management Legislation: Regulations for Local Authorities. Responses from local governments, emergency management…
Date:
The Province of B.C. has decided that it will not bring into force legislation presently to establish shelter criteria when local governments seek injunctions for decampment.
Bill 45, which received Royal Assent last fall, amended the Community Charter and Vancouver Charter to…
Date:
BC Hydro has announced a new incentive program that will offer rebates for the installation of rooftop solar and battery-storage systems in residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Beginning in July 2024, the program will provide up to $10,000 rebates for homeowners…
Date:
Local governments are invited to provide feedback on the quality of provincial consultation regarding treaty and non-treaty agreements in BC.
UBCM and the Province have a longstanding MOU commits the Province to consult directly with affected local governments for…
Date:
Program information for the 2025 intake of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program has been posted. Applications can be submitted starting October 1, 2024. UBCM staff will host a webinar for applicants to learn about changes for the 2025 program on July 30, and…
Date:
UBCM, the Province of B.C. and the federal government are pleased to announce that a new administrative agreement has been signed to renew the delivery of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the next 10 years. The longstanding infrastructure program will deliver…
Date:
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…
Date:
Program materials for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 intakes of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund are now available. The CEPF is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments, First Nations, and communities in preparing for and…