Nelson pushes for federal ‘duty of care’ law for digital platforms - Nelson Star Advocacy will take place through the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments

#NelsonBC #DigitalPlatforms #DutyOfCare #AKBLG #UBCM #FCM #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Nelson City Council pushes for federal ‘duty of care’ law for digital platforms, at the urging of Nelson Councillor Keith Page

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Internal documents show B.C. considered buying landslide-risk properties that are now worthless, but didn't Internal documents show B.C. government explored helping homeowners stuck with landslide-risk properties deemed worthless

#UBCM #AtmosphericRiver #bcpoli #BCLocalGov #LocalGov

B.C. considered buying landslide-risk properties that are now worthless, but didn't -- vancouversun.com/news/bc-cons...

BC Budget overspends & underdelivers Steve Forseth

New Blog Post: BC Budget overspends & underdelivers. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/02/bc-b... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #BCBudget2026 #ChilliwackBC #VictoriaBC #KenPopove #MarianneAlto #UBCM

New Blog Post: BC Budget 2026/Impacts on BC Local Governments'. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/02/bc-b... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #UBCM #WellsBC #Quesnel #WilliamsLake #100MileHouse #CaribooRD #BCBudget2026

UBCM Issues Update on the Future of RCMP Contract Policing Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

#UBCM Issues Update on the Future of #RCMP Contract Policing

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Recurring flood risk requires sustained response Storms in southwestern British Columbia are once again placing significant strain on communities and compounding the long-term impacts of past flood events. As local governments and other service prov...

#UBCM: Recurring flood risk requires sustained response

www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l... #FraserValley #bcpoli #cdnpoli #Abbotsford

#UBCM #BCLocalGov #LocalGov

UBCM Success for Lions Bay. Emergncy water treatment plan to go to province:
www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/ubcm-success-for-li...

#LionsBayWatershed #LocalNews #BritishColumbia #LionsBay #EmergencyResponse #UBCM

UBCM asks province to amend legislation to ban hybrid wolf-dogs - Parksville Qualicum News Resolution seeks end to breeding and keeping of animals

#UBCM - UBCM asks province to amend legislation to ban hybrid wolf-dogs pqbnews.com/2025/12/08/u...

Union of B.C. Municipalities calls on province to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen exotic animal rules Add your name to the VHS’s campaign asking the provincial government to take meaningful action on this issue by implementing the UBCM’s recommendations.

The #UBCM endorsed resolution NR75, calling on the province to regulate mobile live #animal programs and strengthen #exotic animal rules.

Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.

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UBCM Executive addressed referred resolutions; met with Ministers UBCM held its first full quarterly meeting with the 2025-2026 Executive Board members on November 13-14, welcoming new and returning members. Executive members made decisions on all 57 resolutions tha...

#UBCM #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcpoli

Wrap on the November 13-14, 2025 meeting of the 2025/26 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Executive

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UBCM calls for more time to get Heritage Conservation Act right Steve Forseth

New Blog Post: #UBCM calls for more time to get Heritage Conservation Act right. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/11/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #HeritageConservationAct

Cartoon hosts Joel Grenz and Sean Wood stand before the B.C. Parliament Buildings in Victoria, microphones in hand, discussing policy, leadership, and local government for the UBCM 2025 Review episode.

From street disorder and involuntary care to a record-setting provincial deficit, this year’s #UBCM had no shortage of debate …or drama.

In this episode, we unpack the biggest stories and sessions from the 2025 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria.

#bcpoli

See podcast links in bio

URGE UBCM Executive to support protections for animals used in mobile live animal programs and exotic animals kept, sold, bred, or traded as pets.

#UBCM Executive to vote on #exotic #animal protections to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen protections for exotic species.

💚Take action: Add your name to the VHS campaign urging UBCM leaders to stand up for animal welfare.

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UBCM president steps up with eyes on advocacy, equity, urgency - Municipal World Cori Ramsay, the newly elected UBCM president, is prioritizing urgent, equity-focused advocacy to support local governments.

#UBCM #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcmuni #cdnmuni #bcpoli

New UBCM President steps up with eyes on advocacy, equity, and urgency --

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News Conference: Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable (September 29, 2025) YouTube video by BCRealEstateAssn

Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable comprises of some individuals and groups that, again, have an extractive view of what housing is and completely miss the mark on human dignity. start at media questions. www.youtube.com/live/aQ5U3rk... #UBCM

Get It Done B.C. brought leaders together to turn talk into action - On the sidelines of the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, a new movement for practical problem-solving took shape — and it’s already gaining momentum.

Get It Done BC brought leaders together to turn talk into action

On the sidelines of the Union of BC Municipalities convention, a new movement for practical problem-solving took shape — and it’s already gaining momentum ...

resourceworks.com/get-it-done-... #bcpoli #bcresources #UBCM

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For local governments, the ruling raises a host of urgent, practical questions.

Who provides municipal services? Who has jurisdiction over community plans? What happens to crucial infrastructure, like Richmond's flood dikes, that now sit on land with "defective" public title?
#UBCM

#UBCM politicians from local governments across B.C. rejected my call for the Province to oversee infrastructure projects to protect taxpayers from massive cost overruns - including the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
My OpEd:

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We are back from #UBCM2025 in Victoria. Over the course of five days, we had the opportunity to connect with municipal leaders from across British Columbia for upcoming episodes of Cross Border Interviews.

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#UBCM #UBCM2025

Last week, local elected officials from across the province gathered in Victoria for the annual conference. From study sessions to meetings with ministers, including running into Minister @ravikahlon.bsky.com, I've written about the week & some thoughts in my newsletter. Link: buff.ly/FqHgBF0 #ubcm

Strong communities are the foundation of a strong B.C. and Canada. As we face global economic challenges and ongoing tariff threats, we must all stand together to defend British Columbians.

Grateful to delegates and community leaders for all the productive conversations at #UBCM

Serving as the Minister of Municipal Affairs has been a privilege, and I'm excited to carry forward my connections, knowledge, and passion into my new role in the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport. #ubcm

Thank you to everyone who took the time to sit down with me, stop for a quick hello, or engage in conversation during this year’s UBCM conference.

I’m excited about the incredible lineup of upcoming episodes for both Cross Border Interviews and Municipal Affairs.
#UBCM #Municipal #LocalGovernment

Grateful for a moment to chat with federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson at #UBCM about Revelstoke Community Housing Society’s planned new 166-unit social housing build & child-care centre on Downie Street. The development permit will be before council on Oct. 7.

Premier David Eby is doing his best Christy Clark impression with this #UBCM speech. When I showed up to #bcpoli in 2013 the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social was shocked and appalled by the BC Liberal rhetoric and policy they are now rolling out as their own.
I am in the twilight zone!

It has been an amazing week so far at my first UBCM. Yesterday, I was able to meet with the Women Mayors of British Columbia. I also had the opportunity to tour Innergex, a renewable energy company with an international footprint.

#ubcm #mlajennb #womeninpolitics #renewableenergy #genderequity

Bowen Island Leads Call for Urgent Action on Ferry Service - Bowen Island Municipality Bowen Island leads call for urgent action on ferry service: letter to BC Ferries CEO to be delivered at UBCM Community leaders urge immediate, formal consultation framework and concrete steps to addre...

BC Green MLAs @jervaler.bsky.social and @robbotterell.bsky.social were proud to co-sign this letter, delivered to the CEO of BCFerries at #UBCM today.

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While he says his words weren't necessarily an endorsement, he saw Fry as a person that could unite the left.

"Vancouverites, as we saw in the byelection, want a progressive, they want someone with integrity — and Pete @ptfry.bsky.social has that." says @seanorr.bsky.social

#vanpoli #ubcm

ANALYSIS | Pete Fry considering a run for mayor of Vancouver — and he could be the candidate to unite the left | CBC News Coun. Pete Fry is considering whether to challenge Vancouver Mayor Kan Sim with a run for mayor in next year's election. If he ran, Fry would be Sim's third major challenger, joining the mayor's forme...

And he could have the support of COPE's only elected councillor, Sean Orr.

"I think @ptfry.bsky.social would make an excellent mayor," said @seanorr.bsky.social, who has ruled out his own mayoral run.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ubcm #Vanpoli