UBCM

Union of BC Municipalities: the voice of local government in British Columbia since 1905.

[Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada @HICC_ca]

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: https://t.co/by3mA7Ov9M

[Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada @HICC_ca]

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: https://t.co/JjKtAaHU3N

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

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.

[Urban Development Institute @udibc]

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.

[BIV News @BIVnews]

Rob Shaw: Another strike for rookie BC NDP minister on heritage reforms https://t.co/ZvNFIoipLt

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

.@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.

[Jordan Bateman @jordanbateman]

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 @UBCM]

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 https://t.co/98xqLPDnPl

[UBCM @UBCM]

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.

https://t.co/Jj28VtywBG

[Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada @HICC_ca]

The #GC is proud to invest in the Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre in the District of Kent, #BC. This modern facility will benefit the community for years to come.

Learn more: https://t.co/MAuMsWJxxA

[Kelly Greene @KellyRichmondBC]

Appreciate hearing from Williams Lake Councillor Sheila Boehm, Regional District of Nanaimo Director Vanessa Craig & Fernie Councillor Kevin McIsaac on behalf of @UBCM. Partnership is at the heart of emergency management, by working together, we are creating a safer B.C. for all.

[UBCM @UBCM]

UBCM Executive is in Victoria this week to talk about improving engagement practices, emergency management resources, and development financing tools among other priorities. Thank you to the many Ministers and MLAs for making the time! #bcpoli

[UBCM @UBCM]

Congratulations Larry - well deserved

[Larry Pynn @lpynn]

Journalist Larry Pynn of https://t.co/3bsfsOfxOq receives national recognition for investigative series on unauthorized landfill on Cowichan Tribes reserve https://t.co/l6hUdp8azb

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

From “urgent” to”non-negotiable” to nothing - @Dave_Eby’s sixth position on DRIPA appears to backing away from changing it entirely. My latest in @BIVnews:
https://t.co/hqXPyYAQKI

[Fran Yanor @FranYanor]

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.

[Ian Young @ianjamesyoung70]

"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
https://t.co/ynJcNXBv9H

[FireSmart BC @BCFireSmart]

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: https://t.co/py25CTRacQ

[UBCM @UBCM]

The pushback required for this ill conceived piece of legislation is hard to estimate. Close to 80 negative responses from individual local governments detailing why this change would be bad for British Columbians. Multiple professional organizations and sectors also involved

[DouglasTodd @DouglasTodd]

The @bcndp have quietly killed a controversial deregulation manouevre that would have taken away more powers from municipalities.
Critics said Bill M216, launched by Nanaimo's @G_Anderson1, would have handed developers another way to weaken the professional standards designed to foster livable housing.
Wrote about it in November.
#bcpoli #vanre #vanpoli @Ayan604
https://t.co/QyIFqKDVtj

[UBCM @UBCM]

Local governments are here as partners to address the pressing issues that face communities across BC. In this spirit, we look forward to continued engagement with the Province on improving housing, public safety, and long-term sustainability of services.

[UBCM @UBCM]

UBCM is pleased with the Province’s decision to rescind Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act. We are also grateful to all of the local governments and professional organizations that took the time to share comments on the potential impacts of this Bill.