Tag: Union of B.C. Municipalities

Smithers council lays out list of wanted discussions at UBCM

Town of Smithers Logan Flint -
Smithers council agreed to what topics they hope to discuss with ministers during the 2026 Union of B.C. Municipalities conference on June 24.

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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Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

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Steelheads swept by Kangaroos in season opener

Smithers Steelheads 
The Smithers Steelheads took two games on the chin during the team's first road trip of the 2026/27 Central Interior Hockey League season.