Tag: Union of BC Municipalities

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 24, 2025

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Local Mayors call for regional mental health strategy

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 4, 2025

The cities of Trail, Nelson, and Castlegar have joined forces in a call for a regional strategy to address...

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 16, 2025

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

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U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial August 5, 2025

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

RCMP August 5, 2025

BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires August 5, 2025

Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

Rossland’s Montana Burgess receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Community August 5, 2025

A Rosslander described as a "champion for equity and inclusion" is among 18 people across BC being recognized with a Medal of Good Citizenship.

Cloverdale wins BC U18 baseball provincials in Trail

Trail Orioles August 4, 2025

The Cloverdale Rangers defeated Langley 14-2 in the final of the BC U18 college prep baseball provincial championships at Butler Park in Trail.

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