Union of BC Municipalities: the voice of local government in British Columbia since 1905.
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UBCM retweeted
Jun 12
#SalmonArm #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcmuni
Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn (many hearts are broken today in the BC Local Government community) š
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Nominations for the next UBCM Executive are now open. Advanced nominations are due July 31. Elections will be held at the 2026 Convention in Vancouver.
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UBCM retweeted
May 25
On Thursday, we marked World Press Freedom Day @BCLegislature. (Globally, it is celebrated May 3, which fell on a Sunday this year, and so our annual celebration was a little later than usual.) #MLAs has a chance to recognize the fundamental role that members of the press play in our democratic institutions.
Thanks to @keithbaldrey, press gallery president, who spoke at the event, and to everyone who joined us, united by a commitment to protect the freedom of the press. @katiederosayyj @sobittersosweet @AndrewMMacLeod @VaughnPalmer @geoffmeggs @DrKindyMLA @TrevHal @mikefarnworthbc @HarryBainsSN
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Construction at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre in Abbotsford #BC is complete! The upgrades will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve accessibility and comfort for all.
Learn more: abbotsford.ca/city-hall/newsā¦
ALT Exterior view of the Abbotsford Recreation Centre.
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UBCM retweeted
The forest-based Little River Crossing in Sooke #BC is complete! The trail keeps the community connected and provides a quieter scenic landscape for pedestrians.
Learn more: sooke.ca/news-and-public-notā¦
ALT View across the new steel and wood pedestrian bridge in Sooke, BC.
ALT Completed bridge and boardwalk integrated within the forested setting along DeMamiel Creek in Sooke, BC.
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UBCM retweeted
May 14
I cannot think of a better person in all of journalism to get an award of this scale. @VaughnPalmer's contributions are worth celebrating.
In a shrinking profession where everyone seems to leave, BC is fortunate to still have him fighting the good fight on the beat every day.
May 14
Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer receives prestigious Michener-Baxter honour vancouversun.com/news/vaughnā¦
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UBCM retweeted
When @UBCM, @udibc, the @MA_BC, @AME_BC & @icbabc all refuse to sign NDAs tied to proposed Heritage Conservation Act changes, it raises serious concerns about the process. Major legislation requires meaningful consultation & transparency, not closed-door decision making.
Vaughn Palmer: NDP demand for non-disclosure pacts derails 'public' consultation vancouversun.com/opinion/colā¦
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Rob Shaw: Another strike for rookie BC NDP minister on heritage reforms dlvr.it/TSRlVt
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UBCM retweeted
May 7
.@rparmar_BC suggests reforms on Heritage Conservation Act may not come this fall.
Comes after @UBCM @udibc @ICBA Ass of BC Mineral Explortation and Mining Association of BC saying they refuse to sign NDAs to do consultation b/c disagree with direction and want freedom to speak.
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UBCM retweeted
May 7
HCA under @rparmar_BC:
1. Still flawed after 3 years of work on it
2. Not bothering to take any of the feedback on the last version (unless you believe they could turn around 100s of pages in 2 business days)
3. They want groups to sign NDAs to vet it
Three strikes on this one
UBCM and 4 business orgs are refusing to sign NDAs on the Heritage Conservation Act over concerns that the Province continues to move towards legislation without properly considering feedback provided during its latest consultation period.
Full release ubcm.ca/sites/default/files/ā¦
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UBCM and 4 business orgs are refusing to sign NDAs on the Heritage Conservation Act over concerns that the Province continues to move towards legislation without properly considering feedback provided during its latest consultation period.
Full release ubcm.ca/sites/default/files/ā¦
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UBCM has asked BC to spend more time learning about the implications of its planned Heritage Conservation Act amendments. We're concerned about the ambiguity and number of questions that appear unconsidered, and don't believe it's ready for legislation.
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UBCM retweeted
The #GC is proud to invest in the Letsāemot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre in the District of Kent, #BC. This modern facility will benefit the community for years to come.
Learn more: kentbc.ca/news/posts/press-rā¦
ALT Outdoor aerial shot of the Letsāemot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre surrounded by construction.
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RT @KellyRichmondBC: Appreciate hearing from Williams Lake Councillor Sheila Boehm, Regional District of Nanaimo Director Vanessa Craig & Fā¦
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Congratulations Larry - well deserved
Apr 21
Journalist Larry Pynn of sixmountains.ca receives national recognition for investigative series on unauthorized landfill on Cowichan Tribes reserve sixmountains.ca/article/6b58ā¦
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UBCM retweeted
Apr 20
From āurgentā toānon-negotiableā to nothing - @Dave_Ebyās sixth position on DRIPA appears to backing away from changing it entirely. My latest in @BIVnews:
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UBCM retweeted
Apr 19
My understanding is this is one of the provisions related to treaties now being "living documents." As new rights are gained by other Indigenous groups, they can potentially be added to already ratified treaties. Depending on what's at stake, the consequences could be dramatic.
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The Certainty Provisions now, allow for future rights to be exercised as theyāre defined.
What does that mean?
Well, if the Cowichan decision stands, Aboriginal Title being a prior and superior right to the land over fee simple COULD be one example.
These are very serious and difficult conversations to have.
But at the end of the day, we need CERTAINTY with Treaty in order for them to withstand the test of time.
What the NDP has done here once again, is placed ideology over common sense, logic, and the public interest.
These treaties need to be stable and predictable 5, 10, 100 years down the road.
As of today, they are not.
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UBCM retweeted
Apr 16
"Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village" -- some great reporting here from Brenna Owen of @CdnPressNews
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UBCM retweeted
Apr 16
Protect your property and save on insurance! With the Wildfire Mitigation Program, you can enhance your wildfire resilience and potentially qualify for home insurance discounts from participating providers, like @BCAA and @_Cooperators.
Take action today: firesmartbc.ca/wmp/
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