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Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued yesterday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for much of the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning. The advisory followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia and covered most of the BC coast and the northern and western coasts of Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

New council aims to protect BC forestry sector  

Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and...

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...

Province urges ranchers and farmers to register livestock ahead of wildfire season 

Wildfires impact everyone, and that includes livestock, and with the season creeping up the province is asking ranchers and...

Province introduces bill to remove barriers on capital building projects 

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and...

Construction starts on new centre for children with health complexity 

Children and youth will soon have access to improved healthcare to address complex care issues with specialized services.  Construction to...

Province warns people to be prepared in case of floods or other natural disasters

With warming weather on the way, the Province is urging British Columbians to prepare for seasonal hazards like flooding,...

Sustainable infrastructure funding needed in BC to help municipalities grow

As municipalities strive to create more housing, the Union of BC Municipalities says sustainable funding from the province is...

NDP pushes for quick approval of legislation to remove BC Carbon Tax

The BC NDP is attempting to have Bill 8, the government's legislation to eliminate the provincial carbon tax, approved...

Premier promises to revise controversial legislation allowing him to bypass legislature

Premier David Eby is going ahead with legislation he says BC needs to stand up to US President Donald...

BC carbon tax to be eliminated April 1

It’s now official; BC’s carbon tax will be eliminated come April 1. The province announced their plan to remove the...

BC gets B grade for conservation efforts in new report

When it comes to conservation efforts, BC gets a B in the report card.  The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society...

Conservationists call for BC forestry industry to be modernized

Conservationists want BC’s forestry industry to be modernized amid ongoing US tariff threats. On Friday, the Ancient Forest Alliance and...

Province submits plans to keep Hydro rates stable

The BC Government has a plan to stabilize BC Hydro rates. On Monday, the government submitted a rate stability direction...

Drivers encouraged to keep winter tires on as spring approaches

With the Spring season approaching, drivers are encouraged to keep their winter tires on. According to Road Safety at Work,...
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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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