The Union of BC Municipalities annual convention is being held in Victoria, B.C. September 26-30 at the Victoria Convention Centre. More than 1,800 delegates will attend the annual event that includes workshops, clinics, resolution and debates, as well as speeches from the Premier, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Leader of the Opposition. 

News Releases related to UBCM: 

• Green thumbs up! Introducing Grow Local BC - September 30, 2016 

• Canada and British Columbia reach agreement for important water and wastewater upgrades (news.gc.ca) - September 30, 2016

• Old growth forests are important for environment and economy - September 29, 2016

• Shovels in the ground for new Highway 1 Admirals Road/McKenzie interchange - September 29, 2016 

• Surrey and North Saanich win Leadership and Innovation Awards in Agriculture - September 29, 2016

• Growing number of small businesses benefit from partnerships with local governments - September 29, 2016 

• B.C. commits over $148 million to Clean Water and Wastewater Fund - September 28, 2016

• Funding boost for overdose crisis - September 28, 2016

• Province signs agreement to extend benefits for seasonal firefighters - September 28, 2016

• Province and FVRD set foundation for commercial gravel operations - September 27, 2016

• Boost for cycling infrastructure funding, earlier application intake for BikeBC, B.C. Air Access Program - September 27, 2016

• Bigger investments in community road safety for B.C. - September 27, 2016 

• Supporting healthy and engaged seniors - September 27, 2016

• B.C. invests $10.5 million to support tourism in 14 resort communities - September 26, 2016

• Advisory group applies the small business lens - September 26, 2016

• New Illegal Firearms Task Force - September 26, 2016

• Five communities win prestigious Open for Business Awards - September 26, 2016 

• Public engagement starts for new Stop of Interest signs - September 26, 2016

While you're at UBCM: 

The Government of B.C. is helping British Columbians learn a skill, find a job, grow a business and benefit from our diverse, strong and growing economy. Visit the Government of B.C. at UBCM to explore programs and services for your community like infrastructure grants, community project support and economic and small business services.

The Government of B.C. will have a booth on Level 2 of the Exhibitor Showcase and will be providing information on provincial initiatives and relevant programs. Come chat with a program expert or stop by to sign up for the Government of B.C.’s featured programs and services newsletter.

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