Tag: Union of B.C. Municipalities

UBCM, industry groups says B.C. taking wrong approach to Heritage Conservation Act reform

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Local governments and industry groups say the B.C. government is moving ahead with controversial changes to heritage protection laws without properly considering stakeholder feedback.

Local governments get more time to consult on Heritage Conservation Act overhaul

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The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act. 

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Emergency training exercise at YBL Wednesday

City of Campbell River
The City of Campbell River is holding an emergency training exercise at the Campbell River Airport on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Susan Sinnot seeks second term on Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
Susan Sinnot, who has lived in the community since she was four years old, owns a local law firm and is running for re-election.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.