Now that those resolutions have been endorsed, it’s now up to the province to respond and decide whether to implement the recommendations. Continue reading
A majority of local government officials have voted in favour of lowering the voting age to 16 for local elections. Continue reading
On Wednesday, roughly two-thirds of delegates voted in a non-binding resolution to not accept funding from foreign governments for future events. Continue reading
Okanagan governments are sponsoring resolutions calling for everything from local photo radar to more provincial funding for wildfire mitigation. Continue reading
The Union of B.C. Municipalities has come under fire for accepting money from the Chinese government for an annual reception. Continue reading
White Rock will ask the Union of B.C. Municipalities to amend provincial rules to allow authority to implement a vacancy tax like Vancouver’s. Continue reading
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West says he has been asked to tone down his criticism of China or his community will be “at risk” of not receiving support. Continue reading
Time is running out for Penticton to find funding for an arena upgrade project — or give up the money. Continue reading
West Kelowna’s mayor says education, health care and the speculation tax are top of mind at this week’s annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. Continue reading
“It diminishes the trust that people have in elected officials and local government, and I’m hoping that it will at least get the conversation started to look at a different way of handling it.” Continue reading