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More drought preparedness funding promised for B.C. farmers

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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.

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
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

Provincial Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is launching a new action plan that will add thousands of tech seats and offer grants...
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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

RCMP offer ‘tricks’ to ‘treat’ yourself to a safe Halloween

RCMP
Police across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are reminding people to make safety part of their Halloween plans Saturday.

Ladysmith RCMP seek help identifying man in indecent act investigation

RCMP
Ladysmith RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of committing an indecent act near the Nanaimo River.
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