Leadership Forum; Agriculture Support Program; Funding Update

2018 LGLA Leadership Forum Program

The full program for the 2018 LGLA Leadership Forum is now available. Keynote speaker Shachi Kurl, Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute, highlights this year's agenda. The program also includes sessions on a wide range of topics including responsible conduct, women in local government, the summer 2017 forest fires, and cannabis legalization. Read More

Agriculture Support Program Recognized

Agriculture is a critical part of the economy in the Central Okanagan, but in recent years a range of issues have impacted the ability of local farm operators to derive income from their land. In response, the Regional District of Central Okanagan's Economic Development Commission (EDC) created the Agriculture Support Program to provide business support to local farms. This program is a 2017 winner of a Community Excellence Award. Read More

Greyhound Application Meetings in 4 Cities

The Passenger Transportation Board is holding public meetings on Greyhound Application 256-17 in Prince George, Terrace, Smithers and Fort St. John between December 11 and 14, 2017. The deadline to register as a speaker is noon on Friday December 8. Read More

Funding & Resources Update

Each month we provide an update on UBCM funding programs and information on other programs or resources that may be of interest to local governments and First Nations. Read More

Smart Cities Challenge

The Smart Cities Challenge is a competition open to local governments of all sizes. The Challenge encourages communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology. Four winners will share in $75 million of prize money. The application period closes April 24, 2018. Read More

Upcoming Courses in Community Energy Management

The Community Energy Association and BC Institute of Technology are offering two online courses in community energy management in winter 2018. Registration is now available for Introduction to Community Energy and Emissions Planning and Community Based Renewable Energy.

December 6, 2017