The Cariboo is well represented at this years Union of BC Municipalities Convention

Representatives from the cities of Williams Lake and Quesnel as well as the District of 100 Mile House are in Victoria this week.

They are attending the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Convention (UBCM) to meet with the Premier, provincial ministers and other dignitaries to discuss key priorities.

The delegations will also be collaborating with local governments from across the province to advocate for stronger policies that benefit all communities.

Quesnel City Hall (G Henderson, MyCaribooNow.com staff)

Attending from Williams Lake are the Mayor, Councillors Boehm, Moses and Flashpohler, as well as the Manager of Economic Development, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer.

All of Quesnel’s City Councillors, Mayor and City Manager are attending, and everyone from the District of 100 Mile House are currently in Victoria except Councillor Barnett.

The Union of BC Municipalities Convention runs September 22 to 26 at the Victoria Conference Centre.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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