The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings in Richmond on November 18-19. The November meeting welcomed new and returning members, and provided the board with an opportunity to review and confirm Executive Priorities for the year ahead. In addition to the Committee meetings, members met with the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. Read more
Vaccine mandates and UBCM events, meetings
At its most recent meeting, the UBCM Executive endorsed a motion that called upon staff to develop a policy statement that specifically sets out a mandatory vaccination requirement in order to attend a UBCM in-person event. Such a requirement would be implemented for those delegates registering for the annual Convention, forums, workshops or other UBCM events. Read more
Seniors' Transportation Survey
United Way British Columbia and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation are requesting feedback on their BC-wide Seniors’ Transportation Survey by January 12. The survey will look at how well the existing transportation system is working for adults 55 years of age and better. The feedback will help shape the future of seniors’ transportation in the province. Read more
Appointments sought for Fire Services Working Group
UBCM is looking to appoint local elected officials to the newly established Fire Services Working Group (FSWG). The FSWG will make recommendations regarding the implementation of the revised BC Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards (Training Standards) by providing information related to current fire service infrastructure and priorities of local government fire services. Read more
Appointment sought to Real Estate Foundation of BC Board
UBCM is seeking interested local elected officials to serve as the local government appointment to the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Foundation of BC. The Foundation’s mission is to fund projects, connect people, and share knowledge to advance sustainable land use and real estate practices across BC. Read more
CMHC Housing Supply Challenge Round 3
CMHC is launching the Northern Access Round of the Housing Supply Challenge. A pool of up to $80 million is available to implement ideas that address high transportation costs, limited access to infrastructure, and other barriers to building and maintaining housing in northern and remote regions. Local governments are eligible to apply, with the application window opening on January 12, 2022. Read more
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