Tag: Union of B.C. Municipalities

Local governments and industry groups say the B.C. government is moving ahead with controversial changes to heritage protection laws without properly considering stakeholder feedback.

According to Director of Administrative Services Eric Depeneau, this grant would help the City look at site-specific evacuation plans for neighbourhoods in the City, public notification templates, and some over-arching planning. 

The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act. 

Prince George garnered a lot of attention following the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that concluded yesterday (Friday).

Premier David Eby gave some attention to Prince George during the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Conference.

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Local politicians are in Victoria this week to discuss with the provincial government the various issues being faced at a municipal level.

Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.