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Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.Â
Coquihalla Highway reopens after wildfire closure
Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt reopened early Friday afternoon after a closure due to an out-of-control wildfire.
B.C. tops list of least affordable provinces for renters
A report shows three British Columbia cities were among the top five least affordable for renters last year.
B.C. follows national trend of rising unemployment in August, losing 16,000 jobs
British Columbia lost close to 16,000 jobs in August, its second monthly decrease in a row.Â
BCGEU deal must be ‘fair to taxpayers,’ says Premier David Eby
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is facing “fiscal headwinds” that will impact what deal the province can make with striking public service workers.Â
BCGEU deal must be ‘fair to taxpayers,’ says Premier David Eby
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is facing “fiscal headwinds” that will impact what deal the province can make with striking public service workers.Â
Temporary foreign worker program should be “cancelled or significantly reformed,” says B.C. premier
Premier David Eby said it’s time for the federal government to reassess Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.
Out-of-control wildfire shuts down section of Coquihalla highway
Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt remains closed due to an out-of-control wildfire.Â
Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.
No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter
Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning.Â
Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.
B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike
Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.
B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement
British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers.Â
B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools
The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province.Â
B.C. approves expansion at Mount Polley mine
British Columbia has approved an expansion project at the Mount Polley Mine, about 56 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake.Â
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