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More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers
An additional $80 million in provincial funds is being made available to help farmers hit hard by drought conditions.B.C. government officials said the money will let farmers upgrade their...
Province launching do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening
The B.C. government is launching an at-home screening program that will test for cervical cancer.Provincial officials said it’s the first of its kind in Canada.Cervical cancer is the fourth...
One million new jobs expected in B.C. over next decade
The B.C. government is stressing the importance of post-secondary education as one million new job openings are expected by 2033.Provincial officials said the labour market outlook for 2023 shows...
Province removing barriers for internationally trained professionals
The B.C. government is introducing new legislation to help internationally trained residents work in their field.If approved, the legislation will target 29 professions including social work, early childhood education...
Province speeding up permit process for new housing
The B.C. government is looking to speed up housing developments by streamlining the permit process.The single housing application service is a one-stop shop that will eliminate the need for...
Changes coming to sexual assault policing standards
To support survivors of sexual assault, the province is updating the standards for police investigations.The new standards will apply to every police officer in B.C.It will require officers to...
New plastic waste regulations coming to B.C.
Businesses and organizations in B.C. have until December to comply with new plastic waste regulations from the provincial government.The regulations cover disposable food service accessories, plastic bags, food service...
Category 1 burns to be banned province wide except Haida Gwaii
After increased fire activity over the weekend, the province has decided to ban all Category 1 burns across B.C. except for the Haida Gwaii region.It will be effective today...
Infrastructure front of mind for western premiers
The cost of replacing infrastructure to withstand climate-related disasters is a top concern for western premiers.B.C. Premier David Eby...
B.C. government investing in safe-sport complaint process
The province is spending $7.8 million in an effort to reduce abuse in organized sports.The money will be used...
Prescribed safe supply not significant factor in overdose deaths says province
The B.C. government says prescribed safe supply drugs such as hydromorphone can’t be attributed to more overdose deaths.Chief coroner...
Pharmacists given power to prescribe medication for minor ailments
To cut down on visits to a doctor’s office, the B.C. government is letting pharmacists assess and treat residents...
Province starting up paid manufacturing initiative for youth
The B.C. government is looking to raise the number of manufacturing workers by offering short-term, paid work placements to...
Province testing emergency notification system on Wednesday
You can expect to hear an alert on your phone tomorrow afternoon, but it’s not a real emergency.As part...
‘Repeated’ conflict of interest offences found under former BC Housing leadership
A forensic audit of BC Housing has found a significant conflict of interest involving the then-CEO and the CEO...
Province unveils post-secondary action plan to increase skills training
The B.C. government is launching a new action plan that will add thousands of tech seats and offer grants...
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First Nation rebukes B.C. leaders over ‘misleading’ statements about Richmond title ruling
The Quw'utsun Nation says recent comments about their land title case from Premier David Eby, Richmond’s mayor and other politicians are “at best, misleading, and at worst, deliberately inflammatory.”
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BCGEU members head back to work as they vote on tentative agreement
Public service workers with the the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) are back on the job Monday after the union and the province reached a tentative agreement over the weekend.
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North Cowichan proposes purchase of two land parcels near Donnay Drive
Two land parcels valued over $1 million needs to approved before the municipality can purchase 3.66 hectares.
Cowichan Hospital vehicle crash under investigation
Police say a 42-year-old woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after crashing through the emergency entrance at Cowichan District Hospital.
Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital
Island Health says there is no foundational, or structural damage after a black SUV crashed through the main ER doors last night.
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