Tag: Union of B.C. Municipalities

UBCM, industry groups says B.C. taking wrong approach to Heritage Conservation Act reform

Community Emily Joveski -
Local governments and industry groups say the B.C. government is moving ahead with controversial changes to heritage protection laws without properly considering stakeholder feedback.

Local governments get more time to consult on Heritage Conservation Act overhaul

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act. 

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities 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.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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