From the discussion tables of the UBCM

The UBCM convention calls it a wrap today, Stockwell Day offers up some thoughts from the federal government in the early sessions for today while Premier Campbell takes to the speakers podium to bring the event to a close shortly before the noon hour.

The four and a half day political meet and greet hasn't gained much in the way of newsworthy mention since Monday, flying rather low on the radar considering the amount of usually talkative politicians gathered in one location.

There have been a few mentions in the major papers of Vancouver and Victoria, which focused mainly on the major names of the convention's agenda.

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Vancouver Sun-- Industrial tax revolt spreading, UBCM head says

Vancouver Sun-- Cancel tax cuts to fund green projects, James to tell UBCM

Vancouver Sun-- Carole James's self-styled new approach earns mixed reaction
Vancouver Sun-- UBCM tries to go to bat for refugees

Vancouver Sun-- Dropping sacks full of cash hardly an option for Campbell at UBCM

Vancouver Sun-- James heeds the polls, hammers Campbell for losing public trust

Vancouver Sun-- Industrial tax revolt against towns could end up in province's lap
Vancouver Sun-- Province, feds announce funding for projects worth $719 million

Vancouver Sun-- Time has come for major civic election reform

Vancouver Sun-- Municipalities push for help to fund emergency services

The Province-- Civic leaders lobby B.C. government at municipalities convention

The Province-- Speech highlights how James can't quite get it right on tax

The Province-- UBCM to debate mandatory snow tires

The Province-- Paralympian speaker puts civic woes in some perspective

The Province-- HST will be high on agenda at UBCM conference

Victoria Times Colonist-- James tests a new sales pitch on UBCM

Victoria Times Colonist-- Cellphone ban up for debate

Victoria Times Colonist-- B.C. forest firms sue six towns over taxes

For the most part however, any local coverage of the efforts of our local politicians hasn't been documented to any great detail.

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And while they don't have any news nuggets for the North coast, there is one source that has provided for some daily background information on the events of the week in Vancouver.

During this past week the Tyee's political blog The Hook has outlined some of the items that their reporters have found of interest, some of them are provided below.

We'll update this spot with any late breaking developments from the final day, offering up an archive for Podunkians, just in case they run into our local attendees and want to ask how things went during the week.

Campbell hints at further cuts to education and health care

Campbell vows local election reform
'Wood is good' for provincial buildings, but not necessarily made in B.C.
Ministry says more staff will 'accelerate' town wildfire plans

Tories make campaign-like pitch at UBCM speech

UBCM delegates receive hopeful vision for transit future
Tax cases 'undermine partnership' with province: James
Nix biz tax cuts, spend carbon tax on transit: James
Resource ministers send mixed climate message at UBCM
Bill Bennett promotes provincial unity, constructive relationships in UBCM address
Green building piques interest at UBCM
UBCM passes affordable housing resolutions
UBCM to consider local campaign finance reform
UBCM urges province to support tax-starved mill towns
Climate change discussions miss key issue: Colwood City Councillor
Public transportation is a healthcare issue, says small-town mayor at UBCM conference