July 7, 2021
Active Transportation Grant Program: now open
 
On June 24, 2021, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming, announced the opening of the 2021/22 intake of the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program. The program supports the goals set out in CleanBC and in Move. Commute. Connect. – BC’s strategy for cleaner, more active transportation. Read more
Provincial Accessibility Committee: applications open
 
The provincial government is seeking candidates for a Provincial Accessibility Committee following the passing of the Accessible BC Act in June 2021. The 11-member Committee will advise the Minister on matters related to accessibility, and support the development of accessibility standards. At least half of the members must be people with disabilities or representatives of disability-serving organizations. UBCM encourages applicants with local government experience to submit an application for consideration by July 29, 2021. 
Michael Coleman: In Memoriam
 
The City of Duncan is mourning the recent passing of former Mayor Michael Coleman at his home on June 29th. Mayor Coleman was Duncan’s longest serving mayor with 22 years of service, first elected in 1980 and then re-elected in 1987-2005. Prior to becoming Mayor, he served as an alderman from 1974 to 1979.  Read more
Reminder: Call for nominations for UBCM Executive
 
Candidates interested in serving on the 2021-2022 UBCM Executive are invited to submit their nominations by Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Nominations will not be accepted off the floor at the 2021 virtual Convention. Please note new rules on candidate videos and campaigning. For further information, contact Mayor Maja Tait, Chair of the Nominating Committee.

Wood WORKS! BC Community Recognition Awards
Nominations are open for the 2021 Community Recognition Awards, sponsored by Wood WORKS! BC. These are the 16th annual awards, and are open to any local government that has completed a community project using wood within the last three years. Read more
Funding & 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