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A year in review from UBCM's Executive Director

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 9d

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

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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. Read the full Annual…

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Tyler Olsen @tyolsen.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Rethinking care for those in need

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…

Implications from the Cowichan Tribes decision

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 12d

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
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In a recent landmark ruling, the BC Supreme Court granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to about 800 acres in the City of Richmond including fee simple lands. Our panel of lawyers reviewed the…

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Green Party of BC: Emily Lowan

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Green Party of BC's leader, Emily Lowan, addressed UBCM delegates at 2025 Convention.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 12d

John Rustad, Leader of the BC Conservatives, spoke to delegates yesterday at the 2025 UBCM Convention about his priority issues for the province. #UBCM25

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 14d

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.
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Modest growth & big challenges: the road ahead for BC’s economy

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 14d

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

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This didn’t happen in the last six months, and it didn’t happen because of Donald Trump, said Daivd Williams, VP of Policy for the Business Council of BC. It’s a structural issue stemming from…

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY: @metrovancouverorg.bsky.social won for its Repair Cafes that help divert waste while creating a sense of community and adding social value.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

EXCELLENCE IN ASSET MANAGEMENT: The City of Greenwood won for its asset management plan to move the community away from reactive infrastructure maintenance towards a proactive data-led practice.

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY: The @esquimaltbc.bsky.social won for its Youth Aquatic Safety & Leadership Program that leveraged existing resources to fill a need for more lifeguards. An honourable mention went to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for its Cycle 16 Trail Project.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

PRESIDENTS' COMMITTEE CHOICE: @saanichbc.bsky.social won for its Management Strategy and Implementation Plan that advanced asset management in the district.
EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNANCE: The Village of Cache Creek won for its Transparent Recovery Initiative following the 2023 flood.

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

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

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

The Community Excellence Awards ceremony is underway. Thrilled to see all these nominated projects that showcase the best of local government in BC.

Involuntary care: A conversation with Dr. Vigo and Mayor Krog

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

“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

Dr. Daniel Vigo and Mayor Leonard Krog spoke at UBCM Convention about how involuntary care is being applied, and how it will show up in communities across the province.

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ANALYSIS | UBCM convention shows drift from 'compassion fatigue' to concern over crime and disorder | CBC News

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

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
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At the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, addiction, homelessness and crime have become the dominant issues. Mayors from across the province say years of provincial strategies haven’t eased pressures...

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

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

Mental health network for local elected officials

Councillor Brian Frenkel, District of Vanderhoof, is leading the creation of a network for local government officials to take care of each other in a job that's increasingly polarized.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

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...

Rob Shaw: Mayors decry crime, homelessness, street disorder on day one of UBCM

Municipal politicians used the first day of the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Victoria to push the B.C. government to do more to curb ongoing street disorder in their downtown cores,…

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 16d

Read the summary here buff.ly/Q1s5nSQ and the full report here buff.ly/33i0s9T

UBCM, BCUMC calling on BC to prioritize supportive housing

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 16d

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

Within 14 of BC’s largest communities more than 21,000 households are on the wait list for BC Housing support. More than 3,000 homes are on hold in various states of completion because they’re…

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 16d

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!

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 17d

Read the backgrounder here: www.ubcm.ca/sites/defaul...

Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 17d

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...