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UBCM is the voice of local government in British Columbia.
UBCM members overwhelmingly support a pause to legislative development on the Heritage Conservation Act to allow for face-to-face consultation.
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Time needed for the Province to get Heritage Conservation Act right
UBCM members overwhelmingly support a pause to legislative development to allow for face to face consultation.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
UBCM members overwhelmingly support a pause to legislative development on the Heritage Conservation Act to allow for face-to-face consultation.
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Did you attend UBCM's 2025 Convention? We'd love to hear your feedback. Fill out a 5-minute survey – you will be entered to win an Apple Watch! Survey closes October 15. #UBCM25 q.surveypal.com/2025-UBCM-Co...
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Did you attend UBCM's 2025 Convention? We'd love to hear your feedback. Fill out a 5-minute survey – you will be entered to win an Apple Watch! Survey closes October 15. #UBCM25 q.surveypal.com/2025-UBCM-Co...
ATTN CAOs and elected officials: UBCM is leading an engagement process regarding the proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act. Calling for local governments to review the proposed changes & share feedback. #bcpoli
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UBCM to lead Heritage Conservation Act consultation
The provincial government’s consultation period for over 50 proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) has been extended until November 14. UBCM has developed a process for local…
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October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
ATTN CAOs and elected officials: UBCM is leading an engagement process regarding the proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act. Calling for local governments to review the proposed changes & share feedback. #bcpoli
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UBCM membership adopted the 2025 Annual Report and Financial Reports at the 2025 Convention. Executive Director Gary MacIsaac presented a summary of the past year at UBCM. #UBCM25
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A year in review from UBCM's Executive Director
UBCM membership adopted the 2025 Annual Report and Financial Reports at the 2025 Convention. Executive Director Gary MacIsaac presented a summary of the past year at UBCM.
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September 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
UBCM membership adopted the 2025 Annual Report and Financial Reports at the 2025 Convention. Executive Director Gary MacIsaac presented a summary of the past year at UBCM. #UBCM25
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So he wants to create a Crown corporation to get rid of governance expenses. But here are Metro's expenses. Government stuff = <1% of all costs. You miiiiiiight get 2% of cost savings, once you get rid of all the planning stuff. Maybe.
September 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So he wants to create a Crown corporation to get rid of governance expenses. But here are Metro's expenses. Government stuff = <1% of all costs. You miiiiiiight get 2% of cost savings, once you get rid of all the planning stuff. Maybe.
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place shelter society in Victoria, discusses a strategic shift in addressing street disorder by prioritizing healthcare as the first response. Julian was a panelist on the Disordered Downtown session earlier in the week. #UBCM25
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Rethinking care for those in need
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place shelter society in Victoria, discusses a strategic shift in addressing street disorder by prioritizing healthcare as the first response. Julian was a panelist on the…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place shelter society in Victoria, discusses a strategic shift in addressing street disorder by prioritizing healthcare as the first response. Julian was a panelist on the Disordered Downtown session earlier in the week. #UBCM25
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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the case and discussed the implications for local governments across BC. #UBCM25
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Implications from the Cowichan Tribes decision
In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the…
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September 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the case and discussed the implications for local governments across BC. #UBCM25
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Newly elected leader of the Green Party of BC, Emily Lowan, addressed UBCM delegates at 2025 Convention, speaking of her vision for the province. #UBCM25
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Green Party of BC: Emily Lowan
Green Party of BC's leader, Emily Lowan, addressed UBCM delegates at 2025 Convention.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Newly elected leader of the Green Party of BC, Emily Lowan, addressed UBCM delegates at 2025 Convention, speaking of her vision for the province. #UBCM25
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John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservatives, spoke to delegates yesterday at the 2025 UBCM Convention about his priority issues for the province. #UBCM25
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September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservatives, spoke to delegates yesterday at the 2025 UBCM Convention about his priority issues for the province. #UBCM25
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UBCM is calling on the Province to pause progress on changes to the Heritage Conservation Act until meaningful consultation can be conducted with local governments.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
UBCM is calling on the Province to pause progress on changes to the Heritage Conservation Act until meaningful consultation can be conducted with local governments.
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Panelists at the plenary session convened around the state of BC economics. The bottom line was that there is no quick way out of this structural financial situation. "This didn’t happen in the last six months, and it didn’t happen because of Donald Trump." #UBCM25
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Modest growth & big challenges: the road ahead for BC’s economy
This didn’t happen in the last six months, and it didn’t happen because of Donald Trump, said Daivd Williams, VP of Policy for the Business Council of BC. It’s a structural issue stemming from…
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September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Panelists at the plenary session convened around the state of BC economics. The bottom line was that there is no quick way out of this structural financial situation. "This didn’t happen in the last six months, and it didn’t happen because of Donald Trump." #UBCM25
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Congratulations to the winners of this year's Community Excellence Awards! We are proud to celebrate each of you for demonstrating exemplary leadership in local government. #UBCM25
September 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Community Excellence Awards! We are proud to celebrate each of you for demonstrating exemplary leadership in local government. #UBCM25
The Community Excellence Awards ceremony is underway. Thrilled to see all these nominated projects that showcase the best of local government in BC.
September 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Community Excellence Awards ceremony is underway. Thrilled to see all these nominated projects that showcase the best of local government in BC.
“It's very clear that there are a number of people in our streets now who need involuntary care, or we're going to leave them there to die in the streets, which is what's been happening for several years now,” said @nanaimo.ca Mayor Leonard Krog. #UBCM25 youtu.be/1pEp16qiCGE
Involuntary care: A conversation with Dr. Vigo and Mayor Krog
Dr. Daniel Vigo and Mayor Leonard Krog spoke at UBCM Convention about how involuntary care is being applied, and how it will show up in communities across the province.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“It's very clear that there are a number of people in our streets now who need involuntary care, or we're going to leave them there to die in the streets, which is what's been happening for several years now,” said @nanaimo.ca Mayor Leonard Krog. #UBCM25 youtu.be/1pEp16qiCGE
Before becoming a headline, priority issues develop for years in communities. Crime and disorder, balanced with compassion and action, is something local governments have been asking for help to address for years. #UBCM25
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ANALYSIS | UBCM convention shows drift from 'compassion fatigue' to concern over crime and disorder | CBC News
At the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, addiction, homelessness and crime have become the dominant issues. Mayors from across the province say years of provincial strategies haven’t eased pressures...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Before becoming a headline, priority issues develop for years in communities. Crime and disorder, balanced with compassion and action, is something local governments have been asking for help to address for years. #UBCM25
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Elected officials expect public scrutiny as a regular part of the job, but personal attacks, especially on social media, have increased noticeably in recent years. Some local electeds are developing a peer support network focused to help. #UBCM25 youtu.be/TXqfFp3cbqY
Mental health network for local elected officials
Councillor Brian Frenkel, District of Vanderhoof, is leading the creation of a network for local government officials to take care of each other in a job that's increasingly polarized.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Elected officials expect public scrutiny as a regular part of the job, but personal attacks, especially on social media, have increased noticeably in recent years. Some local electeds are developing a peer support network focused to help. #UBCM25 youtu.be/TXqfFp3cbqY
Street disorder is a priority topic at UBCM this week. Local governments are looking for help to support those in need while balancing safety and access to public spaces. #UBCM25 cheknews.ca/rob-shaw-may...
Rob Shaw: Mayors decry crime, homelessness, street disorder on day one of UBCM
Municipal politicians used the first day of the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Victoria to push the B.C. government to do more to curb ongoing street disorder in their downtown cores,…
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September 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Street disorder is a priority topic at UBCM this week. Local governments are looking for help to support those in need while balancing safety and access to public spaces. #UBCM25 cheknews.ca/rob-shaw-may...
UBCM and BCUMC published a housing survery that shows the gaps in BC's housing delivery. There is a deep need for supportive housing in BC. Local govs are trying to help but do not have the $ resources to address what is truly a provincial responsibility. youtu.be/xDArvgzcW10
UBCM, BCUMC calling on BC to prioritize supportive housing
Within 14 of BC’s largest communities more than 21,000 households are on the wait list for BC Housing support. More than 3,000 homes are on hold in various states of completion because they’re…
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September 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
UBCM and BCUMC published a housing survery that shows the gaps in BC's housing delivery. There is a deep need for supportive housing in BC. Local govs are trying to help but do not have the $ resources to address what is truly a provincial responsibility. youtu.be/xDArvgzcW10
We’re excited to welcome delegates to Victoria for #UBCM25. This week will be wall-to-wall resolutions debate, policy workshops, collaboration and advocacy. Can't wait!
September 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’re excited to welcome delegates to Victoria for #UBCM25. This week will be wall-to-wall resolutions debate, policy workshops, collaboration and advocacy. Can't wait!
Have you reviewed the extraordinary resolution up for debate this year? It proposes a framework to sharpen resolution advocacy by tightening what gets admitted for debate. Read the backgrounder before it hits the floor Wed AM #UBCM25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-GJ...
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September 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Have you reviewed the extraordinary resolution up for debate this year? It proposes a framework to sharpen resolution advocacy by tightening what gets admitted for debate. Read the backgrounder before it hits the floor Wed AM #UBCM25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-GJ...
A look ahead at of some of the issues local governments will be focused on at Convention this week. #UBCM25
Street disorder, homelessness key issues as B.C. civic leaders meet
B.C. politicians are set to meet for a convention in Victoria next week to discuss issues facing the province’s municipalities
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September 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A look ahead at of some of the issues local governments will be focused on at Convention this week. #UBCM25
Convention 2025 kicks off tomorrow Victoria. Listen in for a preview of some of the top issues at hand. #UBCM25
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September 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Convention 2025 kicks off tomorrow Victoria. Listen in for a preview of some of the top issues at hand. #UBCM25
UBCM Resolutions are an essential part of local government advocacy in BC. Every year 100s of issues are raised – but the sheer number poses challenges. UBCM is proposing a new framework to streamline the process. #UBCM25
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Streamlining UBCM Resolutions
Resolutions are a powerful tool for UBCM members to collectively build advocacy and policy. UBCM Executive is proposing a new framework that will help focus resolutions on issues that are relevant…
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September 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
UBCM Resolutions are an essential part of local government advocacy in BC. Every year 100s of issues are raised – but the sheer number poses challenges. UBCM is proposing a new framework to streamline the process. #UBCM25
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Job posting: Corporate Officer, Union of BC Municipalities. FT permanent, hybrid, Richmond, BC. Closes Fri Sept 19, 2025.
Corporate Officer
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to serve as UBCM’s Corporate Officer. The successful candidate has a strong background in local government corporate administration, with...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Job posting: Corporate Officer, Union of BC Municipalities. FT permanent, hybrid, Richmond, BC. Closes Fri Sept 19, 2025.
A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials to serve on the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive. The UBCM Executive guides UBCM's strategic advocacy and operations on behalf of local governments in BC. Nominations due July 31. #UBCM25
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June 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials to serve on the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive. The UBCM Executive guides UBCM's strategic advocacy and operations on behalf of local governments in BC. Nominations due July 31. #UBCM25
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