• Catastrophic losses due to severe weather are rapidly increasing.
• Climate adaptation and mitigation pay off, e.g., every $1 invested in fire-resistant building measures, $34 in future costs can be avoided.
Read my recap here: buff.ly/FqHgBF0
#ubcm2025 #planforthefuture
• Climate adaptation and mitigation pay off, e.g., every $1 invested in fire-resistant building measures, $34 in future costs can be avoided.
Read my recap here: buff.ly/FqHgBF0
#ubcm2025 #planforthefuture
2025 UBCM
Reflections on the annual Union of BC Municipalities Conference
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October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
• Catastrophic losses due to severe weather are rapidly increasing.
• Climate adaptation and mitigation pay off, e.g., every $1 invested in fire-resistant building measures, $34 in future costs can be avoided.
Read my recap here: buff.ly/FqHgBF0
#ubcm2025 #planforthefuture
• Climate adaptation and mitigation pay off, e.g., every $1 invested in fire-resistant building measures, $34 in future costs can be avoided.
Read my recap here: buff.ly/FqHgBF0
#ubcm2025 #planforthefuture
UBCM Study Session: Climate Hazards and Housing: Risk, Resilience & Local Action
🛡️ Hazards may be inevitable — but disasters are not.
Key highlights:
• 2024 became the costliest year ever for insured natural disasters in Canada — over $8 billion in losses.
#ubcm2025 #climateresilientcommunities
🛡️ Hazards may be inevitable — but disasters are not.
Key highlights:
• 2024 became the costliest year ever for insured natural disasters in Canada — over $8 billion in losses.
#ubcm2025 #climateresilientcommunities
October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
UBCM Study Session: Climate Hazards and Housing: Risk, Resilience & Local Action
🛡️ Hazards may be inevitable — but disasters are not.
Key highlights:
• 2024 became the costliest year ever for insured natural disasters in Canada — over $8 billion in losses.
#ubcm2025 #climateresilientcommunities
🛡️ Hazards may be inevitable — but disasters are not.
Key highlights:
• 2024 became the costliest year ever for insured natural disasters in Canada — over $8 billion in losses.
#ubcm2025 #climateresilientcommunities
finally had time to write up my report on #UBCM2025. #NewWest was there, had some good meetings, some good learnings, and engaged in great debate with our colleagues across the province on resolutions. Here's a summary: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/10/ubcm...
UBCM 2025
If you follow my social media, you might note I was at UBCM last week. The Union of BC Municipalities is the annual conference/convention for local government leaders from across the province, and …
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October 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
finally had time to write up my report on #UBCM2025. #NewWest was there, had some good meetings, some good learnings, and engaged in great debate with our colleagues across the province on resolutions. Here's a summary: www.patrickjohnstone.ca/2025/10/ubcm...
New Blog Post: Post Event Report: 2025 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/10/post... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #bcpoli #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #CaribooRD(Area D) #PostEventReport #VictoriaBC
Post Event Report: 2025 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention
As is my standard practice: following attendance at a Convention, Conference or Seminar as the Cariboo Regional District's Area "D" Director...
cariboopolitics.blogspot.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New Blog Post: Post Event Report: 2025 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/10/post... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #bcpoli #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #CaribooRD(Area D) #PostEventReport #VictoriaBC
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #WilliamsLake #BCLocalGov #LocalGov
Williams Lake mayor, councillor awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/w...
Williams Lake mayor, councillor awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/w...
Williams Lake mayor, council awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention
Mayor Rathor was recognized for over 20 years of service and Coun. Boehm was elected to the UBCM board
www.wltribune.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #WilliamsLake #BCLocalGov #LocalGov
Williams Lake mayor, councillor awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/w...
Williams Lake mayor, councillor awarded at Union of BC Municipalities convention -- www.wltribune.com/local-news/w...
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place, has an op-ed today, giving a summary of his speech on disordered downtown at the #UBCM2025 conference. www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
For more on the event, and his full speech: davethompsonvictoria.ca/julian-daly-...
#yyj
For more on the event, and his full speech: davethompsonvictoria.ca/julian-daly-...
#yyj
Comment: A better way to tackle disorder on our streets
We must balance compassion with accountability.
www.timescolonist.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Julian Daly, CEO of Our Place, has an op-ed today, giving a summary of his speech on disordered downtown at the #UBCM2025 conference. www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
For more on the event, and his full speech: davethompsonvictoria.ca/julian-daly-...
#yyj
For more on the event, and his full speech: davethompsonvictoria.ca/julian-daly-...
#yyj
We are back from #UBCM2025 in Victoria. Over the course of five days, we had the opportunity to connect with municipal leaders from across British Columbia for upcoming episodes of Cross Border Interviews.
Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder...
#UBCM #UBCM2025
Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder...
#UBCM #UBCM2025
September 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We are back from #UBCM2025 in Victoria. Over the course of five days, we had the opportunity to connect with municipal leaders from across British Columbia for upcoming episodes of Cross Border Interviews.
Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder...
#UBCM #UBCM2025
Apple: apple.co/3XwwXIv
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@crossborder...
#UBCM #UBCM2025
We’re investing in the services and infrastructure people rely on to build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities for everyone in the province.
Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social
Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We’re investing in the services and infrastructure people rely on to build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities for everyone in the province.
Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social
Thank you to all the mayors, councillors, Nations, and directors from across British Columbia who attended #UBCM2025 @ubcm.bsky.social
UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD
After five days in Victoria to attend the 2025 UBCM or Union of BC Municipalities Convention — it’s always good to head back home to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Safe travels home to fellow UBCM delegates ….
After five days in Victoria to attend the 2025 UBCM or Union of BC Municipalities Convention — it’s always good to head back home to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Safe travels home to fellow UBCM delegates ….
September 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD
After five days in Victoria to attend the 2025 UBCM or Union of BC Municipalities Convention — it’s always good to head back home to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Safe travels home to fellow UBCM delegates ….
After five days in Victoria to attend the 2025 UBCM or Union of BC Municipalities Convention — it’s always good to head back home to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Safe travels home to fellow UBCM delegates ….
BC Premier David Eby addresses #UBCM2025. Discussions with delegates on industry in the era of Trump's trade war, housing, climate, public safety, library funding, and more.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
@davidebybc.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BC Premier David Eby addresses #UBCM2025. Discussions with delegates on industry in the era of Trump's trade war, housing, climate, public safety, library funding, and more.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
@davidebybc.bsky.social
Thank you to all the local government representatives who took the time to meet with me this week at #UBCM2025! Your passion and advocacy for your communities is clear. I look forward to continuing this work with my local government colleagues to ensure people across BC feel safe and supported.
September 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you to all the local government representatives who took the time to meet with me this week at #UBCM2025! Your passion and advocacy for your communities is clear. I look forward to continuing this work with my local government colleagues to ensure people across BC feel safe and supported.
Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson at #UBCM2025: we haven't built enough housing for three decades.
#housing #yyj
@gregorrobertson.bsky.social
#housing #yyj
@gregorrobertson.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson at #UBCM2025: we haven't built enough housing for three decades.
#housing #yyj
@gregorrobertson.bsky.social
#housing #yyj
@gregorrobertson.bsky.social
New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 5 of 5. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #VictoriaBC #CaribooRD
UBCM 2025 - Day 5 of 5
Today is the Final Day (Day 5) of the 122nd (2025) Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities being held in Victoria, BC. The Conv...
cariboopolitics.blogspot.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 5 of 5. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #VictoriaBC #CaribooRD
Crime, violence & public disorder touch every community in BC. At @UBCM #UBCM2025, I joined my fellow colleagues across the province at the Legislature to call for urgent, coordinated action. #SaveOurStreets
This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!
This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!
September 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Crime, violence & public disorder touch every community in BC. At @UBCM #UBCM2025, I joined my fellow colleagues across the province at the Legislature to call for urgent, coordinated action. #SaveOurStreets
This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!
This is not a partisan issue—it’s about safer streets & healthier communities for all!
Busy & productive week at #UBCM2025! 🙌 16 meetings with provincial ministries on housing, economy & public safety. Thanks to Victoria for hosting — we’re heading home energized to keep delivering for Vancouver. 🏘️🏙️🚓
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Busy & productive week at #UBCM2025! 🙌 16 meetings with provincial ministries on housing, economy & public safety. Thanks to Victoria for hosting — we’re heading home energized to keep delivering for Vancouver. 🏘️🏙️🚓
This was likely the most interesting session at #UBCM2025. There is a lot of misinformation out about this case, but the short version advice is “this may be the biggest court decision in B.C. history, *but* let’s not panic, let’s instead take the time to understand it & negotiate reconciliation.”
September 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This was likely the most interesting session at #UBCM2025. There is a lot of misinformation out about this case, but the short version advice is “this may be the biggest court decision in B.C. history, *but* let’s not panic, let’s instead take the time to understand it & negotiate reconciliation.”
At #UBCM2025 I met with Nanaimo Mayor & Council alongside provincial ministries — pushing forward on housing, transit, and economic priorities for our community. Together we’re shaping a stronger future for Nanaimo–Lantzville and BC.
#Nanaimo #Lantzville #ubcm25
#Nanaimo #Lantzville #ubcm25
September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
At #UBCM2025 I met with Nanaimo Mayor & Council alongside provincial ministries — pushing forward on housing, transit, and economic priorities for our community. Together we’re shaping a stronger future for Nanaimo–Lantzville and BC.
#Nanaimo #Lantzville #ubcm25
#Nanaimo #Lantzville #ubcm25
New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 4 of 5 . View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD #VictoriaBC #UBCM25 #UBCM2025
UBCM 2025 - Day 4 of 5
Today is Day 4 of 5 of the 122nd (2025) Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities being held in Vancouver, BC. The Convention Gui...
cariboopolitics.blogspot.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New Blog Post: UBCM 2025 - Day 4 of 5 . View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2025/09/ubcm... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD #VictoriaBC #UBCM25 #UBCM2025
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcpoli
UBCM President Trish Mandewo blasts' BC's NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act -- vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
UBCM President Trish Mandewo blasts' BC's NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act -- vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
UBCM leader blasts NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act
Vaughn Palmer: Indigenous leaders got two years to consult on Heritage Conservation Act changes, municipal leaders got a three-hour lecture
vancouversun.com
September 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcpoli
UBCM President Trish Mandewo blasts' BC's NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act -- vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
UBCM President Trish Mandewo blasts' BC's NDP for lack of consultation on Heritage Conservation Act -- vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
So thrilled to get a closer look at the #ServiceBC Van at the legislature today as part of #UBCM2025. DYK the Service BC Mobile Centre offers many of the same services found at 65 Service BC offices across the province? Swing by to see how we’re improving access to government services.
September 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
So thrilled to get a closer look at the #ServiceBC Van at the legislature today as part of #UBCM2025. DYK the Service BC Mobile Centre offers many of the same services found at 65 Service BC offices across the province? Swing by to see how we’re improving access to government services.
Bluesky's Top 10 Trending Words (past 10min):
💨x1* - democracy 🔓
💨x47 - anti-ice
💨x41 - wolverine
💨x38 - comey
💨x1* - gaza 🔓
💨x1* - ukraine 🔓
💨x30 - escalator
💨x20 - detainees
💨x19 - indict
💨x19 - escalators
*🔓 = Unlocked Emergency Words (see img)
#ListenToBlackVoices
(Something not right?
![Emoji Legend
💨x# | "Increased Trending Rate" for a Word (meaningful value; "💨x8 - burger" will mean "burger" is trending at 8 times its own normal rate for this time of day)
🔓 | "Unlocked" Ongoing Emergency Word (such words are not weighted down by their own previous usage; their *ongoing* increased usage--weeks, months, years--would otherwise move them down the list.)
[PREVIOUSLY USED]
⚠️💨# | "Trend Strength Rating"
⚠️🌀💨 | "Trend Strength Rating" (see above)
⚠️🌀 CAT. # | [same; "CAT." = Category, like hurricane]
💬# | 10min Post Count
🆎# | 10min Word Count
🙂# | 10min Emoji Count](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mcb6n67plnrlx4lg35natk2b/bafkreigp6bgag3jzkool6uxrujpcrwtn6zkd7cbfrmevhaxaqhhewgolmu@jpeg)
September 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Communities thrive when young people thrive.
At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025
At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025
September 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Communities thrive when young people thrive.
At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025
At #UBCM2025 we asked: What are you most concerned about for youth in your municipality - and how can we work together to change it? #actearly #youthwellbeing #ubcm2025
This #NationalForestWeek, I’m connecting with communities and industry at #UBCM2025 and #Woodrise2025.
This is an important opportunity to work together for the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of the forest sector.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
This is an important opportunity to work together for the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of the forest sector.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
September 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This #NationalForestWeek, I’m connecting with communities and industry at #UBCM2025 and #Woodrise2025.
This is an important opportunity to work together for the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of the forest sector.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
This is an important opportunity to work together for the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of the forest sector.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
At #UBCM2025 with an all star panel on building Stronger Communities: Ministers of health, housing, and transportation. #ChartingTheCourse
September 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
At #UBCM2025 with an all star panel on building Stronger Communities: Ministers of health, housing, and transportation. #ChartingTheCourse