The Province has issued a notice advising that a multi-year initiative is underway to make improvements to the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) legal framework.  Initial improvements will begin in early 2019, and continue over several years. Read more 

UBCM is pleased to present an updated version of Local Government Fact Sheets : A Guide to Local Government Planning and Operations. This resource provides easy-to-read information on local government operations. Subjects include the role and powers of elected officials; taxation; planning; policing; and bylaws. 

The Province has notified local governments that Mediate BC will be withdrawing from its role as the roster organization for the Bylaw Adjudication Program. Mediate BC will remain responsible for all bylaw roster organization adjudication services until March 31, 2019. Read more 

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. Read more 

The Fraser Valley Regional District received $24,400 from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund's Emergency Operations Centres and Training (EOC) stream after completing a project to equip a secondary EOC in Hope. The current EOC funding intake, closing on February 1, 2019, provides an opportunity for other local governments and Treaty First Nations to receive funds to enhance their EOC capacity. Read more