• Catastrophic losses due to severe weather are rapidly increasing.
• Climate adaptation and mitigation pay off, e.g., every $1 invested in fire-resistant building measures, $34 in future costs can be avoided.
Read my recap here: buff.ly/FqHgBF0
#ubcm2025 #planforthefuture
UBCM Study Session: Climate Hazards and Housing: Risk, Resilience & Local Action
🛡️ Hazards may be inevitable — but disasters are not.
Key highlights:
• 2024 became the costliest year ever for insured natural disasters in Canada — over $8 billion in losses.
#ubcm2025 #climateresilientcommunities
finally had time to write up my report on #UBCM2025. #NewWest was there, had some good meetings, some good learnings, and engaged in great debate with our colleagues across the province on resolutions. Here's a summary: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/10/ubcm...
New Blog Post: Post Event Report: 2025 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/10/post... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #bcpoli #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #CaribooRD(Area D) #PostEventReport #VictoriaBC
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #WilliamsLake #BCLocalGov #LocalGov
Williams Lake mayor, councillor awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/w...
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place, has an op-ed today, giving a summary of his speech on disordered downtown at the #UBCM2025 conference. www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
For more on the event, and his full speech: davethompsonvictoria.ca/julian-daly-...
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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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Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder...
#UBCM #UBCM2025
We’re investing in the services and infrastructure people rely on to build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities for everyone in the province.
Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social
UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD
After five days in Victoria to attend the 2025 UBCM or Union of BC Municipalities Convention — it’s always good to head back home to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Safe travels home to fellow UBCM delegates ….
BC Premier David Eby addresses #UBCM2025. Discussions with delegates on industry in the era of Trump's trade war, housing, climate, public safety, library funding, and more.
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Thank you to all the local government representatives who took the time to meet with me this week at #UBCM2025! Your passion and advocacy for your communities is clear. I look forward to continuing this work with my local government colleagues to ensure people across BC feel safe and supported.
BCSTA President Tracy Loffler had the pleasure of representing the Association at the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Victoria this week.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect this week. #UBCM2025 #Bced #Bcpoli
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Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson at #UBCM2025: we haven't built enough housing for three decades.
#housing #yyj
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New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 5 of 5. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #VictoriaBC #CaribooRD
Crime, violence & public disorder touch every community in BC. At @UBCM #UBCM2025, I joined my fellow colleagues across the province at the Legislature to call for urgent, coordinated action. #SaveOurStreets
This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!
Busy & productive week at #UBCM2025! 🙌 16 meetings with provincial ministries on housing, economy & public safety. Thanks to Victoria for hosting — we’re heading home energized to keep delivering for Vancouver. 🏘️🏙️🚓
Four people sit at a panel table with a screen behind that reads “Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal Title Court Decision: Implications for Local Governments”
This was likely the most interesting session at #UBCM2025. There is a lot of misinformation out about this case, but the short version advice is “this may be the biggest court decision in B.C. history, *but* let’s not panic, let’s instead take the time to understand it & negotiate reconciliation.”
At #UBCM2025 I met with Nanaimo Mayor & Council alongside provincial ministries — pushing forward on housing, transit, and economic priorities for our community. Together we’re shaping a stronger future for Nanaimo–Lantzville and BC.
#Nanaimo #Lantzville #ubcm25
New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 4 of 5 . View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD #VictoriaBC #UBCM25 #UBCM2025
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcpoli
UBCM President Trish Mandewo blasts' BC's NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act -- vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
So thrilled to get a closer look at the #ServiceBC Van at the legislature today as part of #UBCM2025. DYK the Service BC Mobile Centre offers many of the same services found at 65 Service BC offices across the province? Swing by to see how we’re improving access to government services.
Communities thrive when young people thrive.
At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025
This #NationalForestWeek, I’m connecting with communities and industry at #UBCM2025 and #Woodrise2025.
This is an important opportunity to work together for the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of the forest sector.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
A panel of Provincial Ministers sit at a table with a screen behind that reads “Cabinet Town Hall: Strong Communities” while Paul Albrect adjusts his glasses 🤓
At #UBCM2025 with an all star panel on building Stronger Communities: Ministers of health, housing, and transportation. #ChartingTheCourse
Cabinet Town Hall on Strong Communities at UBCM, with Ministers of Health, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Transportation. Key issues for our residents.
@josieosborne.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social
#UBCM2025
Special resolution #1 calls on the province to coordinate a regional approach to homelessness.👍
#UBCM2025
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At Union of BC Municipalities - big crowd of delegates here for the resolutions.
#UBCM2025
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov
Ran into PG-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare in between sessions at the 2025 UBCM/Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention
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Image of PowerPoint slide discussing different functions of AI within the city of Vancouver
Cities are using AI for more and more functions, including speeding up housing approvals. Interesting presentations from Kelowna and Vancouver at #UBCM2025 today.
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