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Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

Urgent meeting request on police dispatch costs for south island municipalities

Ten South Vancouver Island mayors have ramped up their call for action, sending a joint letter to Premier David...

Emergency lines are for emergencies only, RCMP 

RCMP are reminding everyone to only use 911 for emergencies and not for any other purpose.   In major metropolitan...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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