Union of BC Municipalities

09/14/2026

RCMP policing costs make up a significant portion of local government budgets, and UBCM is calling for more input in the next RCMP service agreement.

RCMP policing costs are rising and municipalities across BC are rai...

09/12/2026

What’s coming up at this UBCM Convention? The observers from Hotel Pacifico has some thoughts.
https://youtu.be/ft_xOlo0dlU?si=uhYi8Qx0CENRzKMQ

09/04/2026

As DRIPA continues to shape conversations in BC about reconciliation, governance, law-making and community relationships, UBCM is convening an extended plenary session at Convention to discuss the complexities around this Act and its implementation.

Join us September 15, 1:45–5:00pm during Convention for a moderated series of panels that will explore perspectives from legal, Indigenous, local government, business and provincial representatives.

Delegates will have an opportunity to consider what DRIPA means for their communities, learn where clearer engagement and information-sharing is needed, and how relationships among First Nations, local governments and the Province can support better policy outcomes.

https://buff.ly/2QEqeZB

08/14/2026

The 2026 UBCM Resolutions Book is now avaiable. This book includes the full list of resolutions that will be considered at the 2026 UBCM Convention. https://www.ubcm.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/2026%20UBCM%20Resolutions%20Book.pdf

07/30/2026

We are pleased to announce $152 million in funding for local governments in BC today from the Build Communities Strong Fund. This program invests directly into communities to support critical infrastructure priorities. Have a look a the full list to see funding in your community. https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-communities-strong-in-british-columbia-with-54-new-infrastructure-projects.html

07/22/2026

UBCM is pleased to announce that Kim Grout has been appointed to serve as our next Executive Director, effective September 8, 2026. Her appointment concludes a nation-wide search to replace outgoing Executive Director Gary MacIsaac as he retires.

Ms. Grout served most recently as the Chief Executive Officer with the Agricultural Land Commission. Prior to that, she was the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Pitt Meadows.

https://buff.ly/nOWww3w

07/08/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 UBCM Convention: Common Good. Join is in Vancouver, September 14-18. https://access.ubcm.ca/registration/

06/10/2026

Nominations for the next UBCM Executive are now open. Advanced nominations are due July 31. Elections will be held at the 2026 Convention in Vancouver.
https://www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/president-executive/nominations-elections

05/15/2026

Metro Vancouver's Repair Cafes are events where residents bring broken electronics, jewelry, bikes and even clothing, for free repairs and advice from skilled community volunteers. It's part of their mission to divert waste from the landfill, and promote sustainability.

The initiative won Excellence in Sustainability at the 2025 UBCM Community Excellence Awards, and we're showcasing all the winners for Local Government Awareness Week. (PS Nominations for the 2026 awards are being accepted until May 29)

https://buff.ly/j9kc8hy

05/14/2026

Facing a critical shortage of lifeguards and swim instructors, the Township of Esquimalt started integrating lifeguard certification into high school PE classes. Now 24% of Esquimalt’s lifeguard workforce are program graduates.

This initiative won Excellence in Service Delivery at the 2025 UBCM Community Excellence Awards. We're showcasing the winners this week as part of Local Government Awareness Week.

(PS – Nominations for the 2026 Community Excellence Awards are being accepted until May 29)

https://buff.ly/xTTUluR