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Goose Spit Climate Resiliency project receiving $275k grant from Province of BC

New funding from the B.C. Government will make Goose Spit Park more climate resilient. 

B.C. reports 165 deaths from unregulated drugs in April

The number of deaths from unregulated drugs in April in B.C. equates to about 5.5 people losing their life...

Electrifying multi-unit home project first one in Canada; says Province

A BC pilot project focused on fully electrifying multi-unit residences has been launched. Launched by BC Hydro and the Province,...

Unemployment rate second lowest in Canada, BC government 

With the federal unemployment rate rising, the province says they’re proud to have one of the lowest rates across...

BC Conservatives offer harsher penalties for hardened criminals

The BC Conservative leader says it’s time to put an end to violent crimes and abolish the catch and...

Increased rental prices have renters in BC looking for relief 

Rent in BC continues to rise, and that has many people asking when they will see a light at...

Effective today all plastic shopping bags are banned, BC government 

A cleaner and greener BC is on the horizon as the provincial government moves to reduce waste from single-use...

Province announces $3.4 million to strengthen salmon population in Campbell River and First Nations

  The province of BC has announced three new projects to help rebuild fish habitats along with supporting sustainable fishing...

Province opens additional shelter spaces in wake of cooler weather

VICTORIA, B.C. – The provincial government is opening up extra shelter spaces to help people on the streets avoid...

Survey launched on sexual violence policies at post-secondary schools

VICTORIA, B.C.- The province wants to make post-secondary school campuses safer. A survey has been launched to provide feedback on...

BC government lays out agenda

BC's Liberal government says its goal is to find a balance between the economy, social programs and the environment....
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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