A new infrastructure program will commit up to $243 million in federal and provincial funding for drinking water, wastewater and solid waste programs in British Columbia. Local governments and Indigenous communities are eligible to apply. The intake to the Environmental Quality Program is open now until August 29, 2018. Read more 

The UBCM Executive met on May 17-18, 2018 in Richmond to hold their quarterly Committee and board meetings. Executive members met with the Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as part of their board meeting. Read more 

UBCM is seeking examples of recent local government initiatives focused on Indigenous issues, and agreements with First Nations. These examples will be used to update a list of local pathways to reconciliation that has been developed as a resource for local governments. Read more 

A Call for Nominations has been issued to local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2018-2019 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is Tuesday July 31, 2018. Read more 

Forests Minister Doug Donaldson has announced the establishment of a five-member panel to review the Province's Forest Inventory Program. Panel members are now inviting written submissions and have reached out to UBCM, seeking input on how the Forest Inventory Program can better serve community needs. Read more 

The deadline for clinic and workshop applications to the 2018 Convention in Whistler is June 8. Interested parties are asked to review the criteria and deadlines, and provide an online submission. Read more

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