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First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations

The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project. 

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.

Interior Health names Sylvia Weir permanent president and CEO

Weir, who was filling in as interim CEO after Susan Brown stepped down in June, will take over the job permanently, the health authority announced today. Weir was previously the organization's chief financial officer.

B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation

Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.

B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence

The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday. 
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