Minister Bennett Provides Update on Elections Legislation The UBCM Executive met with Minister Bill Bennett on January 23rd to discuss the status of local government elections legislation, the BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay terminal and receive the provincial responses to the resolutions endorsed by the 2012 UBCM Convention. Read More
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Throne Speech Highlights Potential of LNG
The Honourable Judith Guichon, B.C.'s Lieutenant-Governor, delivered the government's priorities for the last legislative session before May's provincial election yesterday. The speech focused on the potential benefits of development of the liquid natural gas industry in British Columbia, and the creation of a British Columbia Prosperity Fund. The fund is projected to begin collecting royalties from liquid natural gas industries in 2017. Read More
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Triennial UBCM Member Survey Now Open
Take the UBCM Member Survey! Responses welcome prior to Monday, March 4, 2013. Every three years, in the year following a local government election, UBCM surveys its members about UBCM's overall performance, and how well the organization is achieving its values, vision and purpose. In addition, UBCM uses the survey to seek feedback on the services we deliver, such as our website or weekly email newsletter. Read More
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