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Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

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.

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Sparwood applying for additional grants for waste water treatment plant

The District of Sparwood is submitting a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund for up to $7 million.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

Kimberley adopts updated Wildfire Resiliency Plan

Kimberley City Council has adopted its updated 2025 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan to ensure the city can continue receiving...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

Fernie council approves contract for dike project

Fernie city council has approved a contract worth $1.2 million for the Mountview Dike Phase 2 and Coal Creek...

Homelessness top of mind at UBCM

The Union of BC Municipalities convention has wrapped up and Mayor Wayne Price says Cranbrook is in the same...

Sparwood Mayor named UBCM director at large

Sparwood Mayor David Wilks has been elected as one of five UBCM directors at large. "I put my name forward...

Local governments urging regulations on short-term rentals

The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) has voiced its concern regarding short-term rentals and their impacts on local housing...

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