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BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The agreement was signed Tuesday in Prince George, where the B.C. Natural Resources Forum is being held this week. The post BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. delays amendments to Heritage Conservation Act

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is holding off on introducing amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act. The post B.C. delays amendments to Heritage Conservation Act appeared first on AM 1150.

Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 ‘urgent’ climate actions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
An annual report backed by hundreds of British Columbia organizations says the province is backsliding on its climate commitments. The post Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 ‘urgent’ climate actions appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives say it will announce a new leader on May 30. The party's leadership election organizing committee released the rules for the contest on Friday. The post B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Harm reduction advocates say British Columbia’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot marks a major setback for drug policy in Canada.  The post End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates appeared first on AM 1150.

Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has joined the race to lead the B.C. Conservative Party, becoming the latest in a growing field of candidates vying to steer the party into the next provincial election. The post Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

Former Liberal minister announces bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black says he plans to run in the B.C. Conservative leadership race. The post Former Liberal minister announces bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s decriminalization pilot will come to an end after this month. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Wednesday the pilot didn’t meet expectations and won’t continue after it expires at the end of the month. B.C.’s three-year exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act came into effect in January 2023. It was aimed […] The post B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month appeared first on AM 1150.

Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Coastal First Nations said they had a positive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, even as the group remains opposed to any moves that would allow oil tankers off British Columbia’s north coast. The post Coastal First Nations draw firm line on oil tankers in meeting with Carney appeared first on AM 1150.

Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. over listeria risk

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
A brand of enoki mushrooms has been recalled in British Columbia due to possible listeria contamination. The post Mushmoshi enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. over listeria risk appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue

Housing Emily Joveski -
British Columbia again led the country in rent declines in December, according to the latest report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The post B.C. leads country in rent declines as affordability pressures continue appeared first on AM 1150.

Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Prince Rupert on Tuesday for a meeting with Coastal First Nations. The post Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert Tuesday appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in December was unchanged from the previous month at close to 61 per cent, while the unemployment rate was also steady at 6.4 per cent. That remained lower than the national […] The post B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A group of British Columbia and Washington state legislators say they have signed an agreement to collaborate on shared goals. The post B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver say remembrance and healing will be key parts of this year’s event, one year after an alleged vehicle attack left 11 people dead and more than two dozen injured. The post Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy appeared first on AM 1150.

Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit

BC Transit Emily Joveski -
BC Transit has signed a contract with Vancouver-based technology company Spare to introduce a new digital platform for handyDART services. The post Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit appeared first on AM 1150.
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