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Trish Mandewo
Provincial
Local governments get more time to consult on Heritage Conservation Act overhaul
The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act.Â
Provincial
More than $326M flowing to B.C. municipalities this year from federal infrastructure fund
The federal government is providing more than $326 million this year to British Columbia communities to help address infrastructure needs.
Provincial
Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.
Provincial
B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback
Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law.
The NDP government invoked closure to...
Provincial
First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill
First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.
