Canada Community-Building Fund

regional workshops

UBCM is hosting a series of workshops for members to learn more about the Canada Community-Building Fund in BC. These sessions will be of particular interest to senior staff and staff involved in grant program management, project management, and/or asset management. There is no cost to attend; pre-registration is required. Check dates and locations, and register here.

New planning and development finance

guidance for housing

The Province has issued a series of new or updated guidance documents on the planning and development finance legislative framework brought into effect in the fall of 2023, addressing: tenant protection, inclusionary zoning, development cost charges and amenity cost charges, pro-active planning and more.

Computer Aided Dispatch now covered under NG911 funding for local fire dispatch

Base funding for Next Generation 911 funding programs has been expanded to include Computer Aided Dispatch systems (or agents) specifically for local fire dispatch. This applies to the 2023 and 2025 funding intakes.

Webinar on Cybersecurity for local governments

Local government elected officials and staff (including those without technical expertise) are invited to attend a webinar on local government cybersecurity issues on April 1, 9am-noon PDT. The webinar will cover available resources, building a cybersecurity program, and managing a cyber breach. Sponsored by the Municipal Finance Authority and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (Vancouver Branch). Register in advance.

Nominations open for Order of B.C. and Medal of Good Citizenship

Do you know someone who has made an outstanding impact in British Columbia? Nominate them for the Order of B.C. or the Medal of Good Citizenship, the province’s highest honours. Submit your nomination today – the deadline is April 4, 2025.