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Experts divided on B.C.’s climate plan as province launches review

Climate policy experts are welcoming a review of B.C.’s climate strategy, though they appear divided on its effectiveness.

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

Eby pressing ahead with fast-track infrastructure despite First Nations pushback

B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

B.C. Conservative leader says China should remain part of province’s trade strategy

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says China shouldn’t be overlooked as the province works to diversify trade relationships in Asia.

Eby to lead Asia trade mission as B.C. looks to diversify exports

Premier David Eby is set to visit Japan, Malaysia and South Korea early next month on a 10-day trade mission aimed at expanding and diversifying British Columbia’s export markets.

Eby serves up support for B.C. dairy farmers amid Trump trade attacks

Premier David Eby is pushing back against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric around U.S.-Canada dairy trade, as the province marks this year’s B.C. Dairy Day.

Two B.C. MPs named to cabinet as Carney sworn in as prime minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly unveiled cabinet includes two Members of Parliament from British Columbia.

B.C. fast-tracking U.S.-trained nurses amid rise in applications

Premier David Eby says British Columbia’s new streamlined process for registering nurses trained in the United States means some applicants could be approved to work in the province within days.
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