Mayor Ron Hovanes and Councillors Mo Doerr/Petra Veintimilla will attend the Union of BC Municipalities at Vancouver next week.

There is a rich history of sharing best practices among B.C.’s local governments.  With 197 jurisdictions, innovations that improve service delivery, project management or administration have long been shared between communities, creating new standards and efficiencies.

The increasing demand for new or expanded services coupled and the need to replace aging infrastructure is stretching local government finances like never before. Excellence is the watchword for all councils and boards as we look for new ways to maximize the value to taxpayers in the services and programs we provide.

This year’s annual meeting aims to accelerate the sharing of stories of excellence among UBCM’s members. Delegates will be provided with first-hand accounts of local success stories from large, mid-sized and small communities.

UBCM’s 2015 Convention will provide local governments with tools and resources to develop greater efficiencies across all aspects of local government.

Keynote Address: Dr. Roberta Bondar

Named one of Canada’s Greatest Explorers by Canadian Geographic, Dr. Roberta Bondar is the world’s first neurologist in space, Canada’s first female astronaut, and a true renaissance woman. With innovative ideas about how to navigate in uncharted territory, Bondar demonstrates the adaptive thinking necessary for changing perspectives in our contemporary world.

Local Oliver councilors will meet with various Ministers of the crown to address local issues including  1.  in town 2nd crossing of river, 2. round-a-bout at McKinney/Black Sage 3. irrigation water infrastructure upgrading 4.Policing/Jail impacts on growth and security