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Experts say severe drought is the new normal, and B.C.’s water strategy is stuck in crisis mode

B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.

Grand Forks water system needs $15M in upgrades

Grand Forks will end up spending around $15 million to repair and upgrade its water storage system. A consultant's plan...

Two Grand Forks wells have higher arsenic levels

Two backup water wells for Grand Forks have higher levels of arsenic. The results are contained in an annual water...

Grand Forks implementing Stage 2 Watering Restrictions

The City of Grand Forks is implementing Stage 2 Watering Restrictions effective immediately. One of the City’s wells is currently...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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

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

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

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

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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