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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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B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community.Â
B.C. heat waves were made more likely by human-caused climate change, says report
Heat waves that blanketed British Columbia in August and early September were made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
Eby and cabinet ministers heading to Ottawa to promote major B.C. projects
Premier David Eby and senior cabinet members are in Ottawa for two days to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and promote major B.C. projects.Â
Premier David Eby defends speechwriting contract with comedian
Premier David Eby is facing criticism from the Opposition Conservatives over a speech-writing contract with a comedian.
Lake Cowichan council approves bylaw amendment for clinic
A zoning bylaw amendment to allow a new home-based health clinic to open in Lake Cowichan has been approved. The amendment was adopted at Tuesday evening's council meeting.
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