Internet speed study report now available
In 2021, the provincial Ministry of Citizens' Services, UBCM, and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) collaboratively launched an independent study to better understand the factors contributing to the difference in internet speeds between data published on the federal government’s National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map and some community experiences in BC. Read more
Funding intake addressing unsheltered homelessness
A second intake of the Strengthening Communities’ Services Program, a component of the Canada-BC Safe Restart Agreement, has been announced. The program aims to address unsheltered homelessness that has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and related community impacts. Read more
Webinar on watershed security strategy & fund
The BC Government launched engagement on a new provincial Watershed Security Strategy and Fund on January 25th, and has prepared a discussion paper to provide background information and enable input on a broad range of watershed security related themes. The themes include watershed governance, data and science, reconciliation, drinking water, land use planning, supply and demand, and funding. The engagement period closes March 18, 2022. Read more
Asset Management BC workshop on physical capital
Asset Management BC is hosting a series of virtual workshops in March, June, and September that build on the structure of the 2021 Risks and Rewards conference with sessions on Physical, Natural, and Human Capital. AMBC kicks off the series with a Physical Capital Workshop on March 10th from 9:30 - noon PST. Read more
C2C Reconciliation Forum Funding
The next application deadline for 2022-2023 funding for the C2C Reconciliation Forum Funding is April 8, 2022. The program’s goal is increased understanding and improved overall relations between First Nations and local governments. Forum events with elected officials and senior staff provide a time and place for dialogue to build on opportunities, support reconciliation efforts, resolve issues of common responsibility, interest or concern, and/or to advance tangible outcomes.
PRIMECorp Board seeks representative
Nominations are being sought for one UBCM representative on the PRIMECorp BC Board of Directors. PRIMECorp is the organization that manages PRIMEBC, the information management system used by police agencies to access data and critical information. The successful applicant shall be subject to approval by the Board. Nominations will be accepted by UBCM until 4:30 p.m. on March 4, 2022. Read more