Tag: Province of BC

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.

Vancouver Island snowpack lowest in B.C.

Updated data from the province’s Snow Basin Index show Vancouver Island snowpacks are the lowest in B.C. as of Feb. 1.

Gwa’ni Land Use Planning Project moves forward 

The Gwa'ni Land Use Planning Project is moving in to the implementation phase, and local leaders say they're anxious to see how this will benefit the local economy.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in the United States.
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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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