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VICTORIA – Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States, to […]
YMCA BC, which serves 150,000 individuals in hundreds of locations across the province, has never been more committed to improve wellness through belonging, after a […]
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the latest threats from the United States: “Today, we are ordering the […]
With the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs by the United States on Canadian imports, Premier David Eby must take more action to protect British […]
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump: “We didn’t ask for this […]
With spring break coming up, the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control, and public health officials are reminding B.C. residents to check […]
VICTORIA – The province is taking action to prevent the diversion of prescribed opioids. The province is revising the Prescribed Alternatives Program to require that […]
VICTORIA – Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia has delivered the speech from the throne outlining the B.C. government’s plan to defend British Columbians from the economic […]
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), in partnership with the Northern Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation (Northern […]
Snow Basin Indices (SBI) for February 1 ranged from a low of 20 per cent of normal in the Skagit to a high of 108 […]
The BCGEU (BC General Employees’ Union) is calling on the provincial government to bring Community Living BC (CLBC) back into direct government. The recent coroner’s […]
VICTORIA – To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of […]
VICTORIA – The province has formed a new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States. The […]
VICTORIA – Reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows the continued impact of unregulated drug toxicity in communities throughout the province in 2024, with 2,253 […]
The U.S. government’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on softwood lumber and other Canadian exports is a punitive, unjustified protectionist measure that […]
VANCOUVER – Premier David Eby is announcing immediate counter-measures after the United States announced incoming 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 per […]
Wendy Cocchia, CM, OBC, LLD (Hon) was sworn in as British Columbia’s 31st Lieutenant Governor. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, “It is my honour to […]
Celebrate your beloved furry family members while you help animals in need by entering them in the annual BC SPCA Calendar Contest, presented by Hill’s […]
The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) will meet for the first time to exchange bargaining proposals on […]
VANCOUVER – As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened […]
VANCOUVER – Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from […]
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia’s electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) […]
VICTORIA – As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25 per cent on all Canadian imports, the province has done a […]
New support for forest-sector manufacturers throughout the province will create and protect jobs, strengthen local economies and diversify the range of fibre sources used to […]
The University of Northern British Columbia and Rio Tinto have expanded a partnership to advance vital research into the impacts of climate change on water […]
It was like being at the bedside of a terminally ill patient. You know the end is coming, but when it does, it’s still a […]
VICTORIA – More farmers and small businesses are eligible to get support through the Buy BC program. “British Columbians know the Buy BC logo represents […]
VICTORIA – Move over, Noah. Oliver is the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia. Oliver is followed by Olivia, Liam, […]
VICTORIA – Eligible British Columbians will get some help with their holiday bills with benefits and regular credits arriving in the new year. First in […]
VICTORIA – More than 280 million trees were planted in B.C. forests in 2024, according to the province. “(The year) 2024 was a banner year […]
VICTORIA – In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. Since April 1, […]
VICTORIA – New technology helped DriveBC add 22 new cameras in 2024, delivering 37 more views to help motorists travel more safely, especially during winter. […]
VICTORIA – Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the B.C. home-flipping tax will be in place to discourage investors from buying housing to turn a quick profit. […]
Public health officials are alerting the public to take precautions following an increase in reports of gastrointestinal illness associated with eating raw oysters from British […]
January 1 marks the beginning of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2025. More than 85,000 people in B.C. are living with dementia and that number is expected to triple […]
In the wake of the provincial government announcing nine wind power projects across the province, Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Kiel Giddens says the government should also […]
VICTORIA – Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) finds that 155 people died from unregulated toxic drugs in October 2024. While this […]
VICTORIA – New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs. These supports include creating employment and advancement […]
BY GERRY CHIDIAC Lessons in Learning The recent U.S. presidential election offers valuable lessons for Canadian politicians. Donald Trump’s victory was less about a surge […]
BC Conservative leader John Rustad is panning Premier David Eby’s new cabinet, saying its size is a concern. “Eby often refers to the last election’s […]
VICTORIA – At 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System will occur to improve public […]
VICTORIA – The new provincial cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 18, 2024, at Government House in Victoria. “Judicial recounts will ensure every vote is […]
Travellers are being alerted to potential exposure to measles on flights to and from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on October 16. A passenger with […]
Premier David Eby issued the following statement following news yesterday that the final count of the October 19 election gives the New Democrats a majority […]
Final count for the 2024 Provincial General Election is now complete in every electoral district. At the conclusion of final count the election results were […]
VICTORIA – As weather in British Columbia transitions into fall, people can expect seasonal stormy conditions and are encouraged to take steps to prepare for […]
Unregulated toxic drugs claimed the lives of 187 British Columbians in August and 183 in September, according to the BC Coroners Service. The preliminary data […]
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement following Saturday’s election: “I want to thank everyone who cast a ballot in this important election about […]
There is still no clear winner in yesterday’s provincial election. The current seat count has the NDP with 46 seats, the BC Conservatives with 45, […]
BC Conservative leader John Rustad yesterday released his party’s plan for British Columbia’s education system, which includes the elimination of SOGI 123 and the return […]
Advance voting for British Columbia’s 43rd provincial general election begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 10. Advance voting places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 […]
In early 2024, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly prion disease that poses a significant risk to deer and elk populations, was detected in British […]
Local BC Green Party candidates James Steidle and Gwen Johansson are kicking off their campaign at Cottonwood Island Park Thursday October 3, at 10 a.m. […]
John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia is critical of seniors care in British Columbia. B.C. now ranked as the weakest province […]
Archaic forest practices are taking place under the guise of sustainable forest management in B.C., destroying critical forest ecosystems and contributing to exacerbated drought, wildfires, […]
The BC Green Party is committed to halt any future investment in fossil fuel infrastructure, including the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline, marking a […]
Climate action and the energy transition will be a hot topic in the upcoming British Columbia election campaign. Former cabinet ministers, a past party leader, […]
PRINCE GEORGE – More people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest will receive life-saving support as the province makes automated external defibrillators (AED) more widely available in […]
James Steidle, well-known for his involvement in Stop the Spray BC, is the Green Party’s candidate in Prince George-Mackenzie. “I grew up on an isolated […]