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Feedback Invited for Spill Preparedness, Response 
 
The provincial government is requesting feedback on a new intentions paper concerning spill preparedness and response in BC. This paper presents proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act and regulations to address spill prevention, preparedness and response. Local governments and other stakeholders are invited to submit comments by June 30, 2016. Read more
Minutes of 2015 UBCM Convention 
 
The minutes of the 2015 UBCM Annual Convention are now available. The Convention minutes are the official record of all the business sessions of the 2015 UBCM Annual Convention, including resolutions and policy debate. A PDF version of the minutes has also been distributed to all UBCM members. 
2016 Indexed Rate Increase for Taxis  
 
The Passenger Transportation Board (PT Board) is allowing taxi companies in BC to request a taxi rate increase of up to 2.9%. This increase is based on indexed cost increases for the past three calendar years. Companies have until September 30, 2016, to request an increase. Read more 

April 13, 2016






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