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First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project.
Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.”
More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.
B.C. libraries are stretched thin as provincial funding stays frozen
Library directors and advocates in British Columbia say they are disappointed after Premier David Eby ruled out increased funding for libraries in the near future.
Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products
British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.
Eby pushes back as Alberta plans fast-track proposal for pipeline to B.C. coast
Premier David Eby slammed Alberta’s latest push for a pipeline to British Columbia’s west coast Wednesday, saying he wants to work with the province on “real” projects that have private-sector backing.
BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week.
Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”
Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.
More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM
Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria.
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.
Premier Eby calls for “basic fairness” for B.C. ferry users during Ottawa trip
Premier David Eby said he had “productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and several senior officials during his two-day trip to Ottawa.
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Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day
Ferries and public transit in parts of British Columbia will be free for veterans as the province marks Remembrance Day next Tuesday.
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B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September
The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday that preliminary data shows 158 people died in September of suspected drug toxicity.
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Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector
A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber.
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