Tag: UBCM

Municipalities worry a potential snap election could overshadow local elections this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
As speculation mounts that Premier David Eby could call an early provincial election this fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities is raising concerns that a provincial election could overshadow scheduled local government elections.

Williams Lake Mayor, Councilors & Staff pleased with their trip to Victoria

City of Williams Lake Pat Matthews -
A couple of delegates from the City of Williams Lake were honored during the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention September 22 to 26.

B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future. 

More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. 

B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

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

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

Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week

Provincial my Cariboo Now -
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) 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.

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Provincial my Cariboo Now -
Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

Provincial Emily Joveski -
First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

Richmond Named President of UBCM

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
For only the second time in over 100 years of history, a South Cariboo resident will be the president of...

Campsall Says ‘No’ to UBCM Environmental Resolution

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
Not enough information. That was how the Mayor of 100 Mile House felt about the U-B-C-M resolution to form an Environmental...

Resolution Passed by FCM to Seek Money For Pine Beetle Relief

100 Mile House Alex Martin -
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities unanimously passed a resolution at the UBCM meetings that would see the group lobby...

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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.

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.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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