B.C. Municipalities: Local politicians support four-year terms

UBCM convention backs longer terms to match up with provincial elections, an issue that pits rural and urban communities

Sep 19, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

UBCM calls on province for revenue sharing

B.C. cities have endorsed a call for the province to share some of its revenues B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ not now but during a provincial boom

Sep 18, 2013 8:00 PM Read more >

Smart meter opt-out fee much lower in U.S.: MLA

Weaver says comparison shows BC Hydro has no justification

Sep 18, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Adrian Dix resigns, will lead B.C. NDP until next year

Adrian Dix announced Wednesday he intends to stay on as B.C. NDP leader until next year when a successor can be chosen

Sep 18, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Scooter regulation plan runs out of juice

A bid by the town of Sidney to regulate the use of mobility scooters on sidewalks has been rejected by UBCM delegates

Sep 18, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Mayors warn feds of medical pot mayhem ahead

Health Canada faces call at UBCM to aid with transition

Sep 17, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

Yap: British Columbians are invited to shape province's Liquor Laws

The government of B.C. has unveiled a new educational website for reforming laws on the use and sale of beer, wine, and spirits.

Sep 16, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

Costs of recycling shakeup under fire at UBCM

Civic leaders spar with head of Multi Material BC over blue box changes coming next spring

Sep 16, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Richmond MLA John Yap questions booze sales in grocery stores

The B.C. government's consultation on liquor reform has begun with a debate about allowing alcoholic beverage sales in grocery stores.

Sep 16, 2013 9:00 AM Read more >

Smart meter holdouts face stiff fees from BC Hydro

$35 a month for manual readings, or else $20 a month plus a one-time $100 fee to disable radio

Sep 13, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >