Each local government general election brings considerable change to the composition of Councils and Boards. The 2014 local government general election was notable, though, for a significant increase in the percentage of elected Mayors, Councillors and Directors with no prior experience in government.  Read more   

Transport Canada is considering changes to the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals regulations in an effort to update requirements to reflect new international standards; respond to technical issues raised by stakeholders; and to make minor adjustments to the regulation.  Read more 

Registration for the 2015 Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) Elected Officials Seminars (EOS) for newly elected and returning elected officials is now open. Eight seminars will be held in January and February 2015 - for small and large communities, electoral areas and in each of the five main regions of the province.  Read more 

Interested UBCM members are invited to apply for a seat on Transport Canada's Pacific Regional Advisory Council (PRAC) on Oil Spill Preparedness and Response.  Read more