Union of BC Municipalities

10/28/2026

Great to see the Disaster Risk Mitigation and Climate Adaptation program in action. UBCM administers this program to support local governments in reducing risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risk.

10/27/2026

UBCM congratulates premier-designate Lorne Doerkson and the Conservative Party of BC on their election victory. We are ready to work together on complex issues like housing affordability, street disorder and emergency preparedness.

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10/26/2026

Following the results of the local government election, First Vice President Sarrah Storey has been appointed to the position of President for 2026-2027 in accordance with UBCM bylaws. Sarrah is beginning her third term as mayor of Fraser Lake and has served in various positions on the UBCM board since 2020.

Sarrah's leadership experience and commitment to local government will serve our membership well, and we look forward to supporting her in this role as she begins her term as President.

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10/20/2026

Congratulations to all new and returning councillors, mayors, board chairs and directors! The Local Government Leadership Academy looks forward to welcoming you at the Elected Official Seminar series, designed to orient and inspire new and returning officials in your roles. These seminars are a supplement to the onboarding your local government staff have planned.

https://lgla.ca/eos-2/

• Lower Mainland: December 9-11, 2026, Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
• Vancouver Island: January 13-15, 2027, Vancouver Island Conference Centre (Nanaimo)
• Southern Interior: January 20-22, 2027, Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan (Kelowna)
• North Central: January 27-29, 2027, Coast Prince George Hotel
• Kootenay-Boundary: February 3-5, 2027, Kimberley Conference Centre

10/09/2026

09/18/2026

UBCM President Cori Ramsay pushed Premier David Eby to commit to holding off on a possible snap provincial election until after the general local government elections have completed.

UBCM President Cori Ramsay pushed Premier David Eby to commit to ho...

09/16/2026

DRIPA represents a significant development in B.C.’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous-provincial relations. UBCM's plenary session at 2026 Convention drew together perspectives from local leaders, legal experts, provincial representatives and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. The full session is available in six segments.

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) rep...

09/16/2026

UBCM is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Community Excellence Awards. These winners have gone above and beyond the purposes of local government in BC. They are innovative, provide direct benefit to their community, and demonstrate leadership in their field. Congratulations winners!

• PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE CHOICE: District of Lake Country – North Aberdeen Plateau Wildfire and Watershed Resilience Initiative
• EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNANCE: City of Prince George – Cityfest 2026
• EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY: City of Burnaby - Local Government - Development Approvals Process Program
• Honourable Mention in Service Delivery: City of Kamloops - Municipal Government – Riverside Park Outdoor Skating Facility
• EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY: City of Penticton - Municipality – Urban Forestry Master Plan

09/15/2026

"We're not going to get rid of the attacks on local elected people,” said Councillor Brian Frenkel, “But we are working on materials that will ensure that every official in BC has somebody to come back to and help them through their dark times.”

Online harassment, personal attacks, threats and hostile public debate are adding to the pressures that already come with serving in local government. Yet elected officials often don’t have access to mental health supports through their workplace.

UBCM is developing resources to help local elected offiicals in BC with training and counselling to ensure support is in place when it's needed.

Online harassment, personal attacks, threats and increasingly hosti...

09/15/2026

A second closed intake for FireSmart Community Funding and Supports has been confirmed. Eligible applicants can apply from October 1 to December 31, 2026. This intake is made available from residual funds in the program.

The FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program supports preventative work that reduces wildfire risk and builds local capacity. https://buff.ly/MlWWQXZ
https://www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/latest-news/new-intake-confirmed-firesmart-community-funding-and-supports