In the Cariboo, local government comes with a perspective shaped by distance, rural communities, natural resources, and the people who have built their lives here. For regional directors, representing those communities means balancing immediate needs with the long-term challenges facing a vast and diverse part of British Columbia. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond. We'll talk about life in regional governm

It was the talk of the town at this year's UBCM Convention in Vancouver. And on September 22nd, Premier David Eby pulled the trigger and issued the writs for the 2026 Provincial Election for October 24th, one week after the 2026 BC Municipal Election. r Municipal leaders are now asking a question that could have very real consequences for candidates, voters and election officials: What happens when a provincial election and a municipal election collide? For municipal candidat

The Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention kicked off in style last week in downtown Vancouver, bringing together municipal leaders from towns, cities, villages, and electoral areas from across the province. The annual convention is an opportunity for local leaders to come together, share challenges, discuss common priorities, and look ahead at the issues facing communities following the October 17th municipal elections. On the second day of the UBCM convention,

Good morning, and welcome back to Municipal Affairs. We’re continuing our special seven-week series looking ahead to the 2026 Manitoba Municipal Election — a series taking you inside municipal government and exploring the people, the positions, and the responsibilities that keep communities across Manitoba moving forward. This special series on the 2026 Manitoba Municipal Election is brought to you in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. With nominatio

Welcome back to MuniCast! Today, we’re continuing our conversation around leadership in Saskatchewan, with a focus on women in municipal leadership. We’re joined by three inspiring municipal leaders from communities across the province to talk about their experiences, the importance of diverse voices, and building the next generation of municipal leaders. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. SUMA is proud to represent the urban

On Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley is a region where rural life, natural beauty, agriculture, and growing communities all come together. But maintaining that balance takes leadership — and difficult decisions about infrastructure, services, development, and the future of the region. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cowichan Valley Regional District Area F Director Ian Morrison. We'll talk about what it means to represent a diverse rural area, the chall