The Compass

2024 Archive

  • December 18, 2024 Post-Pandemic mental health / NextGen 911 / EA Director Forum / Bylaw Adjudication
  • December 11, 2024 Body worn camera implementation / Resources and Opportunities
  • December 4, 2024 Funding & Resources update | Consultation open for aquaculture
  • November 27, 2024 Council & Board feedback on mandatory codes of conduct, enforcement; UBCM Executive meeting highlights
  • November 20, 2024 Provincial cabinet heightens focus on local government
  • November 13, 2024 John Horgan; Local Government Leadership Academy registration
  • November 6, 2024 UBCM priorities for new government; MLAs with local govt experience; Electoral Area Forum
  • October 30, 2024 Hotel blocks for Convention 2025
  • October 23, 2024 Input requested from local governments on vacant lands, flood policy, and more
  • October 16, 2024 Prioritizing infrastructure, housing & emergency management in the provincial election
  • October 9, 2024 Funding and resources opportunities update for October
  • September 25, 2024 Remuneration best practices / ICYMI from UBCM 2024

UBCM 2024 Convention: 

  • September 12, 2024 UBCM releases priorities for the provincial election
  • September 11, 2024 Director Kaehn withdraws nomination for UBCM President
  • September 5, 2024 Discussion paper on responsible conduct for local elected officials
  • September 4, 2024 Funding & Resources update for September
  • August 28, 2024 UBCM's 2024 Annual Report is here
  • August 21, 2024 Active Transportation Funding; Environment Act Review; Convention resolutions; UBCM candidate videos
  • August 14, 2024 Nominations for UBCM Executive; Bylaw Adjudication; Long Service Awards
  • August 7,2024 Funding and resources update for August | New Fire Safety Act enacted
  • July 31, 2024 UBCM withdraws from decrim litigation; George Stroumboulopoulos keynote; UBCM Executive nominations & meeting highlights
  • July 24, 2024 Update from the RCMP Contract Management Committee
  • July 17, 2024 Feedback on new emergency management asks for funding, flexibility
  • July 15, 2024 Province steps back from enacting shelter criteria legislation
  • July 10, 2024 UBCM seeks feedback on Provincial consultation for treaty and non-treaty agreements
  • July 3, 2024 CCBF renewed for another 10 years in BC
  • June 26, 2024 Fall intakes for CEPF announced | Survey for members on Provincial engagement
  • June 19, 2024 2024 Convention: Ride the Wave | New disaster resilience funding 
  • June 12, 2024 Resolutions & Provincial action; Convention session proposal deadline
  • June 5, 2024 Nominations now open for UBCM Executive | Contract policing update
  • May 29, 2024 Changes to the Housing Supply Act | Local government finance study
  • May 15, 2024 Indigenous engagement requirements; Convention session proposals; Policing modernization + more
  • May 8, 2024 Decriminalization changes approved | Highlights from Executive Meetings
  • May 1, 2024 UBCM Executive advocates for added shelter spaces, community safety support, and more
  • April 24, 2024 Body-worn cameras; RCMP pay decision; UBCM Convention session proposals
  • April 17, 2024 Federal budget proposes significant housing investment
  • April 10, 2024 Housing amendments to give inclusionary zoning authority to local governments
  • April 3, 2024 A UBCM analysis of federal housing investment
  • March 27, 2024 UBCM seeks intervenor status for public consumption case
  • March 13, 2024 Contribute to Decriminalization Working Group | Focus on infrastructure awareness
  • March 6, 2024 Canada Community-Building Fund negotiations, Provincial resolution responses, Funding opportunities
  • February 28, 2024 Highlights from UBCM Executive Meeting
  • February 22, 2024 BC Budget 2024: Takeaways for local governments  
  • February 21, 2024 Housing Summit underscores need for local government finance reform
  • February 14, 2024 Housing Summit Day 2: Infrastructure and Responding to Population Growth
  • February 13, 2024 Housing Summit Day 1: Building Capacity to Address BC's Housing Crisis
  • February 7, 2024 Sean Fraser confirmed as Housing Summit speaker | Final day to pre-register for Summit
  • February 2, 2024 Transit-oriented development | Engagement about proposed Land Act changes
  • January 31, 2024 A Conversation on development finance; Proposed Land Act Changes
  • January 29, 2024 Special Edition - Kahlon confirmed to speak at Housing Summit
  • January 24, 2024 Housing Summit will focus on surging population and new legislation
  • January 17, 2024 UBCM Announces 2024 Housing Summit
  • January 10, 2024 Funding and resource updates for January 2024