The theme for this years convention is Obstacles to Opportunities and much of the focus will be related to how local government can adapt to change and uncertain times.
Like all things, Convention will look different this year. But the work and intent of Convention remains unchanged. We will generate dialogue about the hurdles we face. We will reconnect to pursue priorities and build policy. We will hear from leaders and innovators. All of the learnings, none of the buffet line-ups.--UBCM's focus for this years convention
The introduction to this years convention outlines where delegates will be directing much of their attention.
We are a responsive order of government, capable of pivoting to face a future filled with unique obstacles and unmatched opportunities.
These attributes will serve us well in this next phase, as we juggle economic recovery and reopening with the ongoing work of local government. And of course, the pressing issues that ran parallel to this pandemic—climate, infrastructure, housing— remain priorities.
The work ahead is multi-faceted and will require considerable balance. Luckily, we’ve become masters of balance. Grocery orders between Zoom calls, reviewing reports and homeschool assignments, connecting with our communities and managing spotty wi-fi.
We have built our multi-task toolkit and are ready for the work ahead.
As we head towards convention week, we will offer up items of interest below culled from developments that come out of the virtual gathering set to take place from September 13 to 17.
Items from the blog focused on the North Coast and related to the convention can be found in this archive listed in their own section and, highlighted in red, our blog contributions to the theme will be marked by our blue NCR icon, allowing you to find them with a quick scan.
Notes on the convention that are related to the North Coast and Northwest involvement from other media sources will listed below in green typeface.
Notes of interest from other communities will be highlighted in orange .
A look at the Program for the Vancouver event can be found here.
As well you can also explore the UBCM Book of Resolutions that will be considered during the course of the five day convention.
Readers of the blog can also find updates on information from UBCM by way of their website and through twitter a wider look at the thoughts of convention delegates can be explored from the #UBCM2021 hashtag
North Coast Review notes 2021
As we head towards convention week, we will offer up items of interest below culled from developments that come out of the virtual gathering set to take place from September 13 to 17.
Items from the blog focused on the North Coast and related to the convention can be found in this archive listed in their own section and, highlighted in red, our blog contributions to the theme will be marked by our blue NCR icon, allowing you to find them with a quick scan.
Notes on the convention that are related to the North Coast and Northwest involvement from other media sources will listed below in green typeface.
Notes of interest from other communities will be highlighted in orange .
A look at the Program for the Vancouver event can be found here.
As well you can also explore the UBCM Book of Resolutions that will be considered during the course of the five day convention.
Readers of the blog can also find updates on information from UBCM by way of their website and through twitter a wider look at the thoughts of convention delegates can be explored from the #UBCM2021 hashtag
North Coast Review notes 2021
September 17 -- A week of Convention comes to an end for UBCM delegates. NCR
September 15 -- Advancing Reconciliation a major focus in early days of UBCM convention NCR
September 13 -- No Travel Expenses, but maybe a few per diems ... as City Council and staff take part in UBCM virtual convention this week NCR
September 15 -- Advancing Reconciliation a major focus in early days of UBCM convention NCR
September 13 -- No Travel Expenses, but maybe a few per diems ... as City Council and staff take part in UBCM virtual convention this week NCR
September 3 -- Provincial Cabinet Ministers have plans for Town Halls for UBCM delegates at 2021 virtual convention NCR
September 2 -- UBCM convention to feature health panel on recent Extreme heat event in British Columbia NCR
August 13 -- Northwest Communities to bring range of resolutions to UBCM convention for 2021 NCR
Other Prince Rupert related notes on UBCM 2019
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From elsewhere in the Northwest
Other Prince Rupert related notes on UBCM 2019
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From elsewhere in the Northwest
September 22 -- UBCM convention ends with town hall meetings
September 20 -- Quesnel Councillor named new UBCM President
September 16 -- Indigenous issues and Reconciliation top of mind at UBCM convention
September 15 -- Mayor attending Union of BC Municipalities convention
September 20 -- Quesnel Councillor named new UBCM President
September 16 -- Indigenous issues and Reconciliation top of mind at UBCM convention
September 15 -- Mayor attending Union of BC Municipalities convention
September 15 -- BC Liberal caucus hosts crime roundtable as part of UBCM
September 13 -- CRD Tables two motions ahead of UBCM convention
September 10 -- UBCM to review report recommending a Fairer property tax system
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From Around British Columbia
September 10 -- UBCM to review report recommending a Fairer property tax system
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From Around British Columbia
September 18 -- Awarded for wood design
September 17 -- Cariboo Regional District's motions pass at UBCM convention
September 17 -- Quesnel councillor named as Union of BC Municipalities president
September 17 -- Support for off-site wine sale
September 16 -- Gord Klassen re-elected in UBCM
September 16 -- UBCM delegates endorse CRDs resolution about funding of Independent fire departments
September 16 -- Delegates talk taxes at UBCM annual conference
September 16 -- Preserve public insurance: UBCM
September 15 -- Cariboo Regional District has two motions on the table at UBCM
September 15 -- UBCM calls for council code of conduct law
September 15 -- UBCM calls for climate action funding
September 15 -- Increase crime lab capacity, governments told
September 15 -- BC municipal leaders back more local say in future of logging
September 15 -- Prolific, repeat criminal needs stronger penalties: UBCM
September 15 -- Protect rural ambulances services, Victoria told
September 15 -- West Kelowna's Community Vision wins excellence award at annual UBCM convention
September 15 -- Exempt municipal elected officials from juries: UBCM
September 15 -- Cariboo Regional District has two motions on the table at UBCM
September 15 -- UBCM calls for climate action funding
September 15 -- Increase crime lab capacity, governments told
September 15 -- BC municipal leaders back more local say in future of logging
September 15 -- Prolific, repeat criminal needs stronger penalties: UBCM
September 15 -- Protect rural ambulances services, Victoria told
September 15 -- West Kelowna's Community Vision wins excellence award at annual UBCM convention
September 15 -- Exempt municipal elected officials from juries: UBCM
September 15 -- Cariboo Regional District has two motions on the table at UBCM
September 15 -- UBCM awards recognize excellence in governance
September 15 -- UBCM, Victoria renew Indigenous reconciliation commitments
September 15 -- UBCM, Victoria renew Indigenous reconciliation commitments
September 14 -- Return more tax revenue to municipalities: Vancouver mayor
September 14 -- Local BC governments seek ways to go beyond talking about reconciliation
September 14 -- Non-Indigenous education key to reconciliation: commissioner
September 14 -- Province and UBCM reaffirm reconciliation efforts with updated memorandum of understanding
September 14 -- Lt. Gov. applauds British Columbia municipalities for pandemic work
September 14 -- UBCM and why it's important
September 11 -- BC municipalities say they need more help from province to tackle housing crisis
September 14 -- Local BC governments seek ways to go beyond talking about reconciliation
September 14 -- Non-Indigenous education key to reconciliation: commissioner
September 14 -- Province and UBCM reaffirm reconciliation efforts with updated memorandum of understanding
September 14 -- Lt. Gov. applauds British Columbia municipalities for pandemic work
September 14 -- UBCM and why it's important
September 11 -- BC municipalities say they need more help from province to tackle housing crisis
September 9 -- BC municipalities brace for impact of new RCMP Labour deal
September 9 -- Duncan officials to discuss social issues at UBCM
September 9 -- Whistler officials target transit, housing, tourism funding at UBCM
September 4 -- UBCM Executive expresses support for PHO
September 3 -- PG sends five resolutions to UBCM
August 28 -- Pemberton, SLRD identify priorities ahead of UBCM convention
September 4 -- UBCM Executive expresses support for PHO
September 3 -- PG sends five resolutions to UBCM
August 28 -- Pemberton, SLRD identify priorities ahead of UBCM convention
The UBCM home page for Convention 2021 can be found here.
Other items related to UBCM, as well as the work of provincial and municipal officials can be reviewed on our political Portal D'Arcy McGee.
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