Tag: Environment

New study measures benefits from e-bike incentives

A new study finds government incentives for e-bike purchases encourage greater use and offer financial and physical and mental health benefits for riders.

Hope remains that pumps not necessary to maintain Cowichan River

With the arrival of September it's still uncertain whether pumps will be needed to ensure the water level in the Cowichan River will remain adequate for fish and other aquatic life.

Voluntary reductions help preserve water levels in Koksilah River

Low water in the Koksilah River, caused by drought conditions, has prompted changes to irrigation schedules at nearby farms.
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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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