Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

Vanderhoof Councillor Brian Frenkel acclaimed as new UBCM president

The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) membership has selected its Table Officers for the 2020-2021 Executive Board at the close of its annual convention.

Councillor Brian Frenkel of the District of Vanderhoof has been acclaimed UBCM president after serving the past year as first vice-president.

 Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg of the City of Quesnel has been acclaimed first vice president, after serving as second vice-president for the past year.

“Despite the ongoing pressures we’re all experiencing from COVID-19, our new UBCM executive is ready to move forward right away with working on behalf of our local government and First Nations members,” said Frenkel.

“The resolutions and policy discussions from this special virtual convention have given us the direction we need to address the issues facing municipalities today from local governance issues and economic recovery to transit, addressing climate change and more.”

Councillor Jen Ford of the Resort Municipality of Whistler has been acclaimed second vice president after serving as third vice president for the past year.

Mayor Ange Qualizza of the City of Fernie has been elected third vice president.

The original vote for this position during the convention was a tie and a run-off vote that concluded this morning was required.

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Starry Nights Light Up Saturday November 15th in the South Cariboo

Things will be a little different when it comes to the South Cariboo Health Foundation's Starry Nights Light Up event.

Universities and employers gather in Quesnel for post-secondary opportunities mini–fair

A Mini–Fair event connecting Indigenous learners with post–secondary insitituions, such as UNBC and UBC, and employment opportunities is set for Oct. 29 in Quesnel. This Mini–Fair will be at the Echen Deni Nen Keyoh (Formerly Elks Hall) from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Williams Lake Mayor welcomes residents and visitors back to the River Valley

The Williams Lake River Valley is now fully reopened to pedestrian and non-motorized traffic.

Keep the scares spooky, not shocking, says BC Hydro

BC Hydro is urging residents to keep electrical safety in mind with their Halloween displays. The post Keep the scares spooky, not shocking, says BC Hydro appeared first on AM 1150.

Nimpo Lake man to be sentenced in the new year for manslaughter

   A date for sentencing has been set in connection with a suspicious death in the Anahim Lake area.
- Advertisement -