Greyhound Response; Alternate EA Directors; Recycle BC

Executive Resolution on Greyhound

In response to the decision by Greyhound to withdraw bus service throughout BC and across the Prairies, the UBCM Executive will be bringing forward a Special Resolution to the 2018 UBCM Convention seeking provincial and federal government support to find a national transportation solution. Executive members endorsed the direction at their July 13th Executive meeting. Read more

Legislative Changes Proposed for Alternate EA Directors

UBCM's Ad-Hoc Committee on Alternate 'Unelected" Electoral Area Directors has completed its deliberations and conveyed its recommendations for legislative changes to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Ad-Hoc Committee was established in April 2017 to discuss the issue of alternate "unelected" directors. Read more

Policing Communication Portal Launched

UBCM and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General have partnered to develop a local government policing communications portal. This portal is intended to provide UBCM members with broad background information regarding policing in British Columbia. Read more

Consultation on Recycle BC's Program Plan

Recycle BC is conducting a second phase of consultation on an updated product stewardship program plan for packaging and printed paper. Stakeholder feedback may be provided to Recycle BC up to September 6th, 2018. Read more

Medal of Citizenship Nominations

Nominations are welcomed for British Columbia's Medal of Citizenship. The award recognizes persons who have acted in a particularly generous, kind or selfless manner for the common good without expectation of reward. Read more

July 18, 2018

UBCM Convention