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More addiction crisis resources needed, UBCM tells B.C. government

More mental health supports needed, delegates say

Sep 23, 2020 3:11 PM Read more >

Cooperation needed to recover, Wilkinson tells UBCM

Pandemic, housing availability, opioid crisis, land use top issues

Sep 23, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Develop recovery infrastructure framework: UBCM

Municipalities want flexibility on local projects

Sep 23, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

While many have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia has been dealing with a second public health emergency: overdose deaths. B.C. now has a record of six straight months with over 100 illicit drug toxicity deaths.

Sep 23, 2020 12:01 PM Read more >

Share cannabis tax revenue, UBCM tells the provincial government

The B.C. government should be sharing cannabis excise tax revenue with B.C.’s municipalities, Union of B.C. Municipalities voted Sept. 23.

Sep 23, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Update emergency legislation, UBCM tells provincial government

Local governments want clarity on funding, consultation

Sep 23, 2020 10:35 AM Read more >

Change licence plates to honour Bonnie Henry: UBCM

“Bonnie British Columbia” was the new name endorsed in a test run of an online voting system; it was not a serious vote

Sep 23, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. plunge overnight as recoveries surge

Government data shows 522 fewer active cases, as recoveries surge by 617

Sep 22, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry received death threats

All-women power panel discuss qualities of leadership

Sep 22, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Reconsider transit reliance on fare revenue: TransLink CEO

Ridership dropped to 17% of pre-pandemic levels in March, April

Sep 22, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

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