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.

The UBCM room blocks for the 2027 Convention in Whistler, will open for reservations on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9 am. The hotels will not accept reservations before this date and will not ...

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC), in collaboration with Selkirk Innovates, is seeking rural BC communities for ...

Other agencies, including various primary and secondary answering points, are undertaking NG911 activations or will do so ...

Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 intake of the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program. Eligible local governments and First Nations in B.C. may submit one application by ...

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resilience of local governments, First Nations and communities in responding to emergencies and ...

We’ve gathered a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions based on the many repeat questions and requests that our Delegates, Sponsors and Speakers have. If you still can’t find the answer to ...

The 2027 UBCM Convention will take place September 20 - 24 in Whistler. The UBCM room blocks for the 2027 Convention in ...

The BC government was granted an exemption by Health Canada from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize the possession of certain illegal drugs from January 31, 2023 to January 31, ...

WHEREAS the Community Charter under section 2581 presently allows municipalities to recover special fees as property taxes when the fees are related to work done or services provided to land or ...