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B.C. approves tailings dam height increase at Mount Polley mine, site of massive 2014 breach

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British Columbia has approved a 13-metre increase to the tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine, nearly 12 years after one of Canada's worst mining disasters at the site.

B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine

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British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake. 

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

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Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

High streamflow advisory issued for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a series of atmospheric rivers brings heavy rain to the coast.

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.

UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

K’ómoks First Nation welcomes incoming B.C. government

Indigenous
K’ómoks First Nation has issued a statement welcoming B.C.’s incoming premier and provincial government following last month’s election.