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More funding available to increase wheelchair accessible taxis
The provincial government is releasing more funding to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis in BC.The third round of funding for the Passenger Transportation...
Tax incentives to keep BC in focus as prime location for film producers
Faced with increasing competition for film and TV show production, BC hopes to remain in the industry's spotlight with more generous tax incentives.The province...
New forestry minister vows to restore prosperity to industry, dependent communities
BC’s new forests minister says he wants to bring industry, workers, First Nations and communities together to fix the ailing sector.Minister Ravi Parmer recently...
Class action suit against Airbnb approved by BC Supreme Court
A class-action lawsuit against Airbnb can go ahead, the BC Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.The suit, brought by plaintiff Margo Ware, alleges the company...
Senior’s Advocate reports elderly British Columbians face longer waits for services
Seniors live longer and healthier lives in British Columbia, but waitlists for the vital services necessary to support healthy ageing are growing longer.The Office...
Premier Eby’s popularity rating remains steady
A new poll on the popularity of Canada's premiers shows BC leader David Eby has neither gained, nor lost popularity since the election.The Angus...
BC Government invites public to pay respects to former premier Horgan
The BC government is inviting you to pay respects to former premier John Horgan in a memorial service.A state memorial service is being held...
Over 220 impaired drivers taken off road by BC RCMP
Police across BC took more than 220 impaired drivers off the road.BC Highway Patrol and BC RCMP recently took part in Light Up the...
Over 150 people dead from BC toxic drug crisis in October
155 people lost their lives because of the toxic drug crisis in October.According to data from the BC Coroners Service, 155 deaths equal to...
Former B.C. Premier John Horgan passes away at 65 due to cancer
Former B.C. Premier John Horgan passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 65 following a third cancer diagnosis. Horgan became Premier in 2017 leading...
BC’s new cabinet to be sworn in November 18
After winning the election with a razor thin margin, BC Premier David Eby’s new cabinet will be sworn in this month.In a release, the...
BC Chamber of Commerce wants economy to be top priority
The BC Chamber of Commerce and other business groups are calling for greater collaboration in the BC Legislature to ensure it operates effectively following...
Ferries and buses will be free for veterans Remembrance Day
Veterans are getting complimentary travel in BC this Remembrance Day.BC Ferries, BC Transit, and Translink are all offering free travel to veterans as a...
Mediators ‘on site’ as deadline passes for ports lockout
Canada's Labour Minister says mediators are “on site” as a lock-out was set to get underway this at BC ports.Last week, the BC Maritime...
Congrats NDP, now show resource sector some love, says BC biz council
BC’s resource industries need to be a top priority for the new provincial government, says the Business Council of BC.The organization congratulated the BC...
Food Banks Canada releases 2024 Hunger Count, advocates for ‘rebuilding Canada’s social safety net’
Food Banks Canada released a report highlighting the growing need for new legislation to help Canadians make ends meet. They say in their Hunger Count...
Mail-in ballots could sway final count in close BC election
Elections BC is counting more than 66,000 mail-in ballots today, which could determine whether the BC Conservatives or the NDP form the next government.Neither...
BC lags behind most other provinces for access to doctors
BC is doing worse than all western provinces and Ontario when it comes to regular access to a doctor.According to a report published today...
Chum forecast looking better than expected, commercial fishery likely
So far, it’s looking to be a surprisingly good year for Chum salmon returns.The Island Marine Aquatic Working Group reported yesterday on the latest...
Sonia Furstenau to remain leader of the BC Green Party
BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau says she will remain at the helm of the party even though she was defeated in Saturday's provincial...
Yearly vaccinations for COVID-19 and Influenza open across B.C.
The province says updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available throughout B.C. at over 1,300 pharmacies, health authority clinics and primary care providers’ offices. Provincial...
BC restaurants under financial strain as sales and foot traffic decline
The restaurant industry is urging the province to take steps to relieve some of the financial pressures facing restaurateurs.Restaurants Canada says the industry is...
Recounts begin Saturday in Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey Centre
Two recounts are required following the election on Saturday, where neither the NDP or the Conservatives won enough seats to form a majority government.Two...
Policy analyst says privatizing healthcare isn’t a solution for healthcare woes in BC
A senior economist from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the BC Green Party and the NDP are aligned on some aspects of...
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