Tag: B.C. Government

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. commits $5M for South Ruckle dike work

News Bill Kingston -
More money for flood protection is coming to Grand Forks. Local and regional dignitaries gathered at 68th Avenue and 2nd...

Grand Forks boundary extension being submitted to B.C. government

News Bill Kingston -
A proposal to expand the northwestern city boundary of Grand Forks is now off to the B.C. government for...

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

News Josiah Spyker -
A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

Provincial legislation to curb important services from disruption

News Josiah Spyker -
New legislation will help prevent protests from disrupting access to critical services across B.C. “Over the last few months, we’ve...

Premier to undergo cancer treatment

News Josiah Spyker -
Premier John Horgan is beginning radiation treatment after successful surgery and biopsy determined a lump in his throat was...

B.C. launching “stronger, more ambitious” climate plan

News Josiah Spyker -
The provincial government is launching the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan with the goal of reducing climate pollution and...

Second dose requirements now in effect

News Josiah Spyker -
As of October 24th, 2021, two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to enter certain events, services and...

Province invests in life-saving care

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is spending $132-million over the next three years to help people with substance-use challenges. According to provincial...

B.C. Covid Update: Noon Today

News Josiah Spyker -
Health Minister Adrian Dix and British Columbia’s top public health official (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry will address the Province,...

Provincial government improving access to addiction recovery

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is providing $50,000 to the BC Addiction Recovery Association to help make recovery accessible and possible...

Mandatory vaccines for non-essential activities coming to B.C.

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is making vaccines mandatory for non-essential activities including concerts and restaurants. Starting on September 13th, at least...

Province deems Walk-in-Wednesday as a success

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government has deemed the Walk-in-Wednesday vaccine initiative as a success. Provincial officials said more than 33,000 British Columbians...

Kootenay region sees second-highest job recovery rate in the province.

News Josiah Spyker -
For the second consecutive month, B.C. is the only province in Canada with employment above pre-pandemic levels and The...

British Columbians asked to provide input for paid sick leave

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is asking British Columbians to provide input in a survey about permanent paid sick leave. Phase one...

Updated BC Seniors’ Guide released

News Josiah Spyker -
B.C. residents can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide. B.C. government officials said the guide is a tool that...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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