Nonprofits in BC warn that they are facing a funding crisis that will affect essential community services. Over two-hundred leaders of nonprofit organizations in the province have signed an open letter to funders to say they are “at the breaking point."
Funding for emergencies is being allotted to municipalities across the region to help keep residents safe and informed if a disaster strikes. According to the province, the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be receiving $160,000 for sub-applicants in Duncan, North Cowichan, and Ladysmith to develop their evacuation routes to address high-risk communities.Â
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
