Tag: Trades

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

ICE-T provides $30,000 towards Mt. Waddington marketing project

News Justin Goulet -
The Island Coastal Economic Trust is dishing out a $30,000 dollar funding shot the market the Mount Waddington region. Trust...

Campbell River NIC campus set for upgrades

News Justin Goulet -
Work is set to get underway this weekend to prep for the multi-million dollar upgrade to North Island College's...

Province invests in trades sector

News Justin Goulet -
The Provincial government is investing in the future of trades-based careers. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond...

New trades pilot project at NIC

News Justin Goulet -
A new pilot program is being set up at North Island College to help new trades students connect with...

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

Environment
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

Environment
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.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
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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