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.

City seeks meeting with economic growth minister at UBCM

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
City council would like to meet with up to four B.C. ministers

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.  

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

Provincial My Powell River Now Staff -
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 Powell River Now Staff -
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.

Council approves Age-friendly Communities grant application

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Activities and supports for seniors are planned to be improved in the region. At its December 21st...

Powell River Council Recap

News Justin Goulet -
A new townhouse complex is coming to Cranberry Street. Powell River Mayor Dave Formosa says the affordable housing development will...

Courtenay Mayor speaks up on municipal policing costs

News Justin Goulet -
The Mayor of Courtenay and former RCMP member believes there's a disparity between different communities across the province when...

Improved benefits for auxiliary wildfire fighters

News Justin Goulet -
Changes are being made to make it easier for those who fight wildfires to access benefits. Stephanie Smith with the...

UBCM conference underway next week

News Justin Goulet -
Delegates from across the province are getting set to head to the capital for the Union of BC Municipalities...

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