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Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 12, 2025

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 11, 2025

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

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B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Provincial August 13, 2025

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires

Provincial August 12, 2025

Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.

B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund

Provincial August 12, 2025

British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.

New temperature record set in Port Hardy on Monday

Weather August 12, 2025

The hot weather on Vancouver Island has tied or broken some old temperature records.

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Business August 12, 2025

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