Saddened to learn local election workers are hopping over to the provincial election and leaving municipalities in the lurch. I don’t know about you, but this snap election seems like a party foul to me that could have waited four weeks. #bcpoli

Dan Fumano: Mental-health struggles of B.C.'s local politicians are a problem for everyone theprovince.com/news/mental-…

End of an era. CKWX— News 1130 as I’ll remember it — goes off air. At its peak, Western Canada’s largest radio newsroom. The place I spent bulk of my career before moving into TV. Lifelong friendships made. On our best days we punched well above our weight. A loss for local news.

Statement from Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Vancouver Team abcvancouver.ca/2026/09/stat… I wholeheartedly agree with our Mayor and @UBCM delegates who overwhelmingly called for the Province to hold off on a provincial election until the municipal elections are over. #vanpoli #bcpoli

UBCM President Cori Ramsay pushed Premier David Eby to commit to holding off on a possible snap provincial election until after the general local government elections have completed. #UBCM26 piped.video/watch?v=fGPJPrvR…

So pleased to have our Emergency Resolution – Distinct Local Election Period Resolution – Coquitlam and Richmond passed today at UBCM:   Whereas municipalities and regional districts are currently engaged in local elections.   And whereas elections are taxing on local government capacity and resources, at a time when British Columbia is facing considerable economic and social uncertainty.    And whereas in the spirit of a fair, open and transparent democratic system, British Columbia voters deserve the opportunity and respect to have unfettered attention on local issues during local government elections, without being overshadowed by a provincial election.   Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the provincial to not trigger early elections during local government election period to preserve the integrity of the local government election process.   And be if further resolved that UBCM call on senior orders of government to enshrine into legislation a framework to prevent the potential for overlapping local government, provincial and federal elections.

UBCM President Cori Ramsay urges Premier Eby to hold off on calling a snap election until after the municipals: “It’s already confusing enough, and voter turnout is low. To add a provincial campaign on top of the local campaign is just going to confuse the electorate.”

Building Canada starts locally. FCM is advocating for the investments needed to keep communities strong in BC and across the country. Past President @rebeccaleebligh is representing FCM at #UBCM26 This week in Vancouver. FCM will continue to bring local issues—like those represented in this room—to the federal government. #CDNMuni #cdnpoli @UBCM

DRIPA represents a significant development in BC’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous-provincial relations. UBCM's plenary session drew on local leaders, legal experts, provincial representatives and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. #UBCM26 piped.video/PcrZNXKXG70

I am late in sharing this, but it still makes sense because the @UBCM annual convention is on right now here in Vancouver. Last Thursday, UBCM President @CorRams was on our show to talk about the convention and the various planned resolutions. She had a lot to say about NDAs.

RCMP policing costs make up a significant portion of local government budgets, and UBCM is calling for more input in the next RCMP service agreement. #UBCM26 piped.video/nttzwvzuWYQ?si=cRfw…

Happy to be part of the headlines-reaching DRIPA plenary at @UBCM conference tomorrow - looking forward to robust, stimulating discussion with @karenrestoule and Merle Alexander (@MillerTiterle) during our part of the plenary

An annual gathering of #municipal leaders from across #BritishColumbia opens in Vancouver today with the province’s Indigenous rights legislation high on the agenda, along with housing and public safety. nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/1… @UBCM #LocalGov

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What’s coming up at this UBCM Convention? The observers from Hotel Pacifico has some thoughts. #UBCM26 piped.video/ft_xOlo0dlU?si=uhYi…

Just finished talking BC DRIPA at @GeoffSigalet’s @ubc_ccl workshop at @ubcokanagan in beautiful #Kelowna. Looking forward to discussing BC DRIPA in this plenary session at @UBCM in Vancouver in eleven days time. (Yes in SK in between, but it’s a lot of BC at the present time)

This is gonna be good!