Tag: British Columbia

Province issues new COVID-19 restrictions for holidays amid rising cases

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New COVID-19 restrictions will take into effect Monday as B.C. tries to slow the spread, of the Omicron variant.

Province opens additional shelter spaces in wake of cooler weather

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The provincial government is opening up extra shelter spaces to help people on the streets avoid...

Denman Islanders looking to clean up the shores

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DENMAN ISLAND, B.C. – 14 years since starting operations, a small group from Denman Island continues its efforts to...

Recycle BC now accepting items like chip bags and plastic pouches

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NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – British Columbians can now recycle more thanks to a new program by Recycle BC. The non-profit...

Port McNeill to celebrate Forestry Proud Day on Wednesday

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PORT MCNEILL, B.C. – The Town of Port McNeill is saluting workers in the forestry and logging industries later...

Hornby Island marine education camp available for female high school students

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HORNBY ISLAND, B.C. – Female students have an exciting opportunity this summer. A partnership between School District 71 Comox Valley,...

Smartphone app makes recycling easier

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PORT HARDY, BC - Today is Earth Day. To mark the occasion, the Recycling Council of B.C. is reminding British...

Auction supporting marine education society closes today

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PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Marine Education and Research Society is getting set to wrap up its 2018 online...

Port Alice receives over $498,000 grant from BC government

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PORT ALICE, B.C. - The village of Port Alice has received a substantial grant from the provincial government. Through the...

Province strikes deal with Airbnb to support affordable housing

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The online rental platform Airbnb will now collect municipal and provincial sales taxes, thanks to a new...

Illicit drug overdoses killed more than 1400 people in BC in 2017

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VICTORIA, B.C.- 36 people died after overdosing on illicit drugs in the North Vancouver Island region in 2017. Preliminary data...

B.C.’s highway maintenance contracts go to tender this week

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The government is continuing its efforts to ensure quality maintenance of provincial highways, roads and bridges. Requests for...

Survey launched on sexual violence policies at post-secondary schools

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The province wants to make post-secondary school campuses safer. A survey has been launched to provide feedback on...

Son charged in mother’s death to appear in court this week

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SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C.- A 22 year old is set to appear in court this week to face a...

Abortion drug to be made available for free on Jan. 15th

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The government of British Columbia is set to offer universal, no-cost coverage for the drug Mifegymiso, effective...

Province increases safety to those at high risk of HIV infection

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VICTORIA, B.C.- British Columbians at high risk of HIV infection will be getting more protection, starting January 1st. The province...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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

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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

Economy
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

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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