Local govs are encouraged to give feedback on private member bill M216 as it moves into committee. The bill limits local government due diligence on development proposals, instead letting professionals hired by developers to certify their own projects. www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

UBCM members overwhelmingly support a pause to legislative development on the Heritage Conservation Act to allow for face-to-face consultation. www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

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 www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=13QZ...

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 www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vxn...

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qd_...

John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservatives, spoke to delegates yesterday at the 2025 UBCM Convention about his priority issues for the province. #UBCM25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0sS...

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. www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

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 buff.ly/T92uNiE

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.

“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 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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...

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!

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

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 www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-GJ...

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 www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

📢 We’re providing nearly $7M for 183 communities across #BC to purchase new supplies and train staff and volunteers at local emergency operations centres. This funding will help better support people during emergencies. Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32454 #PreparedBC #EmergencyPreparedness

This is great to see! I really hope this effort succeeds. You can support it via the GoFundMe link posted later in the thread

The recipients of this year’s International Awards are: ✨ @trishmandewo.bsky.social, Coquitlam City Councillor and President of @ubcm.bsky.social receives the Pam McConnell Award for outstanding contributions to gender equality in international programs.

"This legislation is just the latest in a dangerous trend where the province is tossing aside key partners, institutions and policies designed to protect democracy and due process." Op-ed in the Vancouver Sun from BC's Urban Mayors' Caucus: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

"You don't have to twist local government arms to say, 'you need hospitals, you need schools.,"  said UBCM President, Trish Mandewo. "It's how they're going about it that's problematic." globalnews.ca/video/111826...

UBCM president Trish Mandewo said that if the bill is passed in its current form, she anticipates "a lot of unintended consequences." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

UBCM President Trish Mandewo is in Prince Rupert this week, connecting with members of the North Central Local Government Association. This is the last meeting of the spring area association meetings that have been hosted across BC.

What does the TNRD do, exactly, in your area? To answer this, we have a one-stop shop to see what services are provided in each area, and exactly what they cost (examples below). View our award-winning Tax Rate by Service infographics: www.tnrd.ca/services/bud... #LocalGovernmentAwarenessWeek2025

“Yes” to fast tracking the schools and hospitals growing communities need, but let’s do that by working together. Centralizing more power in Victoria is not necessary to achieve a common provincial & local government goal. northernbeat.ca/news/municip...

Connecting with local leaders in the Kootenay Boundary region.

UBCM president Trish Mandewo speaking with local government colleagues from Kootenay & Boundary region today. Comments focused on how stimulus investment in local govt infrastructure would boost employment and economic growth @trishmandewo.bsky.social

In response to the trade war with the US, UBCM has engaged Oxford Economics to develop modelling on how escalating tariffs will affect GDP, employment and a host of other macroeconomic impacts in BC and Canada. (1/3) www.ubcm.ca/about-ubcm/l...

It was my pleasure to attend and deliver my @ubcm.bsky.social President’s Address, as well as co-present the “Taking stock of the Trade War - Local Government Impacts” session at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) in Nanaimo

Happy to see friends and colleagues at #AVICC2025 in Nanaimo, BC this weekend. Many thanks to staff of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities for such a great event!

UBCM Executive have had a great few days of meetings with Cabinet Ministers and MLAs to raise local government priorities: infrastructure stimulus spending, affordable housing & emergency healthcare. @ravikahlon.bsky.social @rparmarbc.bsky.social @elenoresturko.bsky.social @trishmandewo.bsky.social

This morning, I met with municipal leaders from @ubcm.bsky.social to hear their priorities for 2025. I appreciate their focus on strengthening communities through investments in healthcare, housing, and infrastructure - all foundational to building thriving, safe, and healthy communities.

The UBCM Executive is glad to be meeting in person with dozens of MLAs this week, to share to ensure local perspectives are heard at the provincial table. Thanks to @JohnRustad4BC.bsky.social, @nikisharma.bsky.social, @brendavancouver.bsky.social and @dianagibson.bsky.social and all the other MLAs

Thank-you as always for @ubcm.bsky.social for advocating for @northcowichan.bsky.social and all local governments across BC. Our absolute top need to making our unprecedented level of housing starts possible in North Cowichan is the huge cost of water, sewer and supporting infrastructure. #bcpoli

UBCM Executive Board members are in Victoria this week, making the case for infrastructure stimulus spending in the face of the trade war. We're looking forward to working collaboratively with the Province on common priorities. #bcpoli @davidebybc.bsky.social @trishmandewo.bsky.social

A pleasure to sit down with Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Director Judy Greenaway, Village of Lytton Mayor Denise O’Connor, & City of Prince George Councillor Cori Ramsay from the @ubcm.bsky.social Executive today to discuss how we can continue to support our #localgovernments & #communities

UBCM Executive are in Victoria this week to meet with the Province to discuss core priorities for the coming year. Amidst the trade war, UBCM is making the case for local infrastructure stimulus spending to support the economy. #bcpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIVr...

Back in DC for US Conference of Mayor’s summit Friday w/ Canadian, Mexican & American delegations. Grateful to be joined by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe & others from across Canada, including Windsor Mayor @drewdilkens and Surrey @MayorLocke - Co-Chairs Of the Border Mayors Alliance.

NEW - The BC Government has determined, with the advice of Dr. Daniel Vigo, the Mental Health Act allows for involuntary care for substance-use and mental-health patients when someone’s ability doesn’t allow them to ‘react appropriately to their environment’. #bcpoli