Tag: Union of BC Municipalities

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 24, 2025

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Local Mayors call for regional mental health strategy

Health Care Storrm Lennie - June 4, 2025

The cities of Trail, Nelson, and Castlegar have joined forces in a call for a regional strategy to address...

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 16, 2025

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

BC Coroners Service August 11, 2025

The BC Coroners Service confirms it's investigating the incident Thursday on Rady Creek Forest Service Road, but they're not providing any other details.

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