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Progress on Housing
 
Over the past year, the provincial and federal governments have begun to implement policy agendas that address housing needs. Recent months in particular have seen aggressive action by the province on housing, coupled with the introduction of a National Housing Strategy. This article presents an overview of how recent initiatives align with UBCM policy. Read More 
Structural Flood Mitigation Funding 
 
UBCM has launched the second intake of the Structural Flood Mitigation funding stream within the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF). Program materials are now available. Read More
Economic Development Survey 
 
Are you working on an economic development strategy? Wondering if it's time for a refresh of your current economic development plan? Don't have the time or resources to focus on economic development? We want to hear from you! Read More  
Passenger Transportation Board Reviews Taxi Modernization Actions
 
In response to the report Modernizing Taxi Regulation by Hara Associates, the Passenger Transportation Board (PT), an independent tribunal, is reviewing three short-term actions referred to as the "Hara recommendations". Read More  
Asset Management BC Annual Conference
 
Registration is now open for the 2018 Asset Management BC Annual Conference, Competing Priorities in a Changing World, September 26 and 27 at the Radisson Hotel - Vancouver Airport. Learn practical approaches and solutions for implementing asset management in your community - from integrating climate change into asset management practices to effectively communicating asset management with elected officials. Read More  
Funding and Resources Update 
 
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   
September 5, 2018


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