Local Government News

City of North Vancouver Wins National Award for Financial Reporting
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to City of North Vancouver for its annual financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.  
  Posted: March 21, 2025

City of Armstrong Launches Partnership with DocuPet
With the new DocuPet platform, every tag is equipped with the HomeSafe® 24/7 Lost Pet Service and doubles as the official dog license.
  Posted: March 18, 2025

Courtenay Adopts a Strategic Cultural Plan to Strengthen Arts, Culture and Heritage in the Community
Developed through extensive engagement over the past two years with local residents, arts and cultural partners, and equity priority groups, the plan prioritizes reconciliation, relationship building, and investment in arts and culture, especially in Courtenay’s downtown.
  Posted: March 17, 2025

New Supports will Strengthen Community Firefighting Capacity
Funding will be provided to local governments, First Nations and community-run volunteer and composite fire departments for various projects in the province.
  Posted: March 14, 2025

Announcements

UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES


 

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.

Member Award Nominations Now Open

The LGMA Member Awards are now open for nominations. Do you know of a local government colleague who has exemplified professional leadership, innovation or community and volunteer service recently? You are encouraged to nominate your colleagues who are deserving of such recognition.

Review the Membership Policy (section 3, Awards for Members) to see all awards categories and submit your nomination before May 2. Award winners will be announced on June 12 at our 2025 Annual Conference Awards Ceremony.

For more information, visit lgma.ca