Tag: PROVINCE OF BC

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

Wildfires John White -
Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.

Healthcare leaders call for urgent action for tertiary services north of the Malahat

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Healthcare professionals are calling for more tertiary services in Central and Northern Vancouver Island to aid a growing, and aging, population.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C.

Wildfires Hussam Elghussein -
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a...

Province increases tax credit to support game developers

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government will support game developers by increasing a tax credit. The province announced it’s increasing the interactive digital...

WestJet adding more flights on B.C. routes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
WestJet is increasing the frequency of several B.C. routes, starting next week. 

Province wants community input on new employment model

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your input on a new model aimed at getting people employed. The Ministry of Social Development...

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government. On May 7, Premier David Eby...

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Environment Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey. On Monday, the...

This Canada Day is unlike any other; says Premier Eby in statement

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Many are celebrating a Canada Day unlike any other in recent times. That comes from Premier David Eby, who issued...

New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia. BC Premier David Eby departed for...

BC Ferries website & app to be temporarily shut down tonight

BC Ferries Hussam Elghussein -
Book your ferry trip early as the BC Ferries website and app will shut down tonight. BC Ferries says the...

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

RCMP Hussam Elghussein -
This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign. Called the Summer Impaired Driving Campaign,...

CMI Weihai chosen to build new Major BC Vessels

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
BC Ferries has picked a Chinese shipyard to build four new Major Vessels for travel. In a media briefing today,...

Province says prepare for climate emergencies ahead of summer

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
As the weather gets warmer, the BC government says you should be prepared for climate emergencies. Warmer and drier conditions...

Over 90 percent of racist incident helpline callers had needs met; says Province

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
When it comes to BC’s racist incident helpline, 93.7 percent of callers say their needs were met. That comes from...
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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.

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.