Editor's Note -- for the most part (with a bug here and there) -- the virtual UBCM 2020 Convention went well.... but many #UBCM2020 Delegates stated during the Convention that they hoped that #UBCM2021 in Vancouver could be held in person... we'll see next fall if that is possible ~SF
Courtesy of the Union of BC Municipalities:
1) Horgan highlights Pandemic Leadership
NDP leader John Horgan highlighted actions by his party through the period of the pandemic in an address to delegates earlier today. Mr. Horgan was interviewed by Metro Vancouver Chair Sav Dhaliwal at the invitation of the party leader. Read More
2) COVID, climate change, and community: a conversation with Margaret Atwood
This morning, delegates were treated to the critical mind and perceptive
words of Margaret Atwood as Simi Sara and Atwood shared the virtual stage to explore the themes of climate change, COVID-19, and community. Read More
3) 2020 Virtual UBCM Post Event Survey
There will be lots for us to discuss after this year's Convention, which makes your feedback more important than ever. Please take a few moments to tell us how we did by completing our survey.
4) 2020-2021 UBCM Executive election results
The results of the Executive elections are now complete. The following have been elected with the completion of the runoff earlier today for Third Vice President. Read More
5) Furstenau champions collaborative governance
Green Party of BC leader Sonia Furstenau (and a former Cowichan Valley RD Area B Director) addressed delegates earlier today, highlighting the role of local communities and the importance of collaborative governance as British Columbia tackles COVID-19, illicit drugs, and climate change. Read More
6) Federal address pledges a more inclusive & sustainable Canada
Addressing UBCM delegates from Ottawa, federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson offered his government's support for local governments in BC in the very difficult, indeed extraordinary times in which we find ourselves. Read More
7) Climate and Energy Action Awards winners
The Community Energy Association is pleased to announce the 2020 Climate & Energy Action Award Winners. The awards are organized annually by the Community Energy Association in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, Union of BC Municipalities, BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Real Estate Foundation of BC. Read More
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