The 2013 provincial election is underway, and UBCM's outreach to candidates and parties is in full swing. With close to 300 candidates contesting seats, the next 28 days provide a window of opportunity to build relationships with the women and men who will form the next government.  Read More

The UBCM Select Committee on Local Government Finance kicked off the first of its engagement sessions at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities AGM last week. Members of the Select Committee will be travelling to all five area association meetings this spring to lead discussions that will inform the Committee's thinking about the financial issues facing local governments.  Read More

Is your community looking to diversify, attract or retain business or looking for new business opportunities?  The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training has launched its Business Attraction Toolkit for BC Communities to provide tools and resources to strengthen local economies and support economic diversification and investment readiness.  Read More

Since its inception in 2005, the Gas Tax Fund has delivered over $346 million for 283 sustainable infrastructure and planning projects across BC.  As we approach the end of the current phase of the program, a complete list of approved projects is now available on UBCM's website.