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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to 780 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. The decision sets important legal, political and practical implications for local governments across BC.
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A new intake for the Next Generation 911 funding program has been confirmed. Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2025, with a deadline of February 13, 2026. Funding for the Next Generation 911 program is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM…
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In recent correspondence with UBCM, the Province has signalled its intention to add single-use fuel canisters, fire extinguishers and medical sharps to its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. However, the update will not include industrial, commercial and…
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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.
Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.
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UBCM Resolutions are an essential part of local government advocacy in BC. Each year hundreds of issues are raised for debate at the UBCM Convention. The volume is an indicator of the wide range of issues that communities deal with – but the sheer number poses some…
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Last week we published the UBCM 2025 Annual Report, in conjunction with the Resolutions Book. The Annual Report covers highlights from the year past, and the Resolutions Book includes the suggested priorities members will consider this September to form UBCM policy going forward…
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UBCM’s 2025 Convention will be held in Victoria September 22-26. Our annual report and resolutions that will be considered during the business session are now available.
UBCM members are advised a resolution (ER1) proposing to amend UBCM’s bylaws for the handling of…
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UBCM is seeking to appoint local government representatives from RCMP policed jurisdictions to the Local Government Contract Management Committee (LGCMC). There are currently two vacancies to be filled by local government elected officials or staff members.
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The University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research has announced a webinar series examining alcohol policy in local governments. Registration is now open for the first two webinars in September.
This work is part of the Canadian Alcohol Policy…
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This spring, 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. Issues discussed at the…