Events & Webinars

In-person events and webinars hosted by UBCM or partners that are of interest to members. 

Local Government Awareness Week: May 11 – 17, 2025

Local Government Awareness Week starts on Sunday, May 11 and runs through to Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

Given that infrastructure is such a significant part of local government service delivery but is often underappreciated or overlooked by the public, infrastructure is the theme for the week. Local governments are invited to tell the infrastructure story of their community or region, and the steps that are being taken to ensure sustainable service delivery.

Webinar: BC Wildfire Service open fire prohibitions

UBCM and BC Wildfire Service staff are hosting a webinar on May 7, 1:30pm to discuss 2025 updates to the BC Wildfire Service prohibitions. These prohibitions, commonly referred to as “fire bans,” are designed to limit the risk of wildfires and address public safety concerns during fire season. During the webinar, BC Wildfire Service staff will review updated language to the prohibitions, discuss the implications for local governments, and hold a question and answer session.

Former ministers to provide advice on engaging with the province

Delegates attending this year’s LGLA Forum will hear from three former cabinet ministers on how to best engage with the Province on local issues. Carole James (past Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier), Terry Lake (past Minister of Health) and Mike Bernier (past Minister of Education) will share their thoughts during the panel“Engaging with the Province: Observations from the Balcony.” 

Webinar: Post-Pandemic Stress

The UBCM Group Benefits Plan is excited to announce our first webinar of 2025, led by Dr. Julie Clayton in partnership with Pacific Blue Cross. The webinar, scheduled for February 19, 2025, will explore Post-Pandemic Stress: what is the fallout of mental health as a result of a global pandemic, and what are the current trends in mental health and how can we respond to someone demonstrating challenges with mental health in the workplace? 

Register now to secure your spot.