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B.C.’s new premier sworn in, offers energy bill reliefÂ
Premier David Eby offered B.C. residents a break on their power bills as he was sworn in today, making him the 37th premier in the province's history.This came after...
New rules to strengthen homebuyer protection
The B.C. government is introducing a protection period so homebuyers don't feel pressured into making a purchase they may regret.The new rules will see a three-day period given to...
‘Asleep at the switch’: Premiers call for more support for healthcare and affordability
Premiers across Canada met in person for the first time in two years to discuss issues around healthcare, affordability, labour and supply chains and are calling on the federal...
Province invests in anti-abuse sports program
The B.C. government is providing $500,000 to viaSport’s Play Safe B.C. program to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in amateur sports in the province.Provincial officials say the program focuses...
Horgan to step down as premier
John Horgan has announced he's stepping down as B.C's premier.Horgan says his health problems this past year have made him reevaluate his future in office.“As we reach the mid-point...
Province investing in public library improvements
The B.C. government is providing a one-time investment of $8 million to public libraries for COVID-19 relief and recovery.The money is being spread among 71 libraries to enhance services...
Ninety-four per cent of health professionals fully vaccinated in B.C.
The B.C. government is reporting that approximately 94 per cent of healthcare workers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt.This accounts for 17 of the 18 health regulatory...
Province orders investigation into prolific offenders
The B.C. government has hired two experts to investigate and write a report on the actions needed to deal with prolific offenders and random violent attacks.Provincial officials say British...
Province reports increase in surgeries completed
The B.C. government is reporting the most surgeries completed in a year in the province's history.According to the B.C....
Province conducting emergency alert test tomorrow
The B.C. government will be testing the newly updated wireless alerting system tomorrow at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time).Previously the...
Province introducing anti-racism data act
The B.C. government is introducing a new act with the goal of dismantling systemic racism and discrimination in B.C.Provincial...
Province updating disaster financial assistance program
The B.C. government is making "significant changes" to the province's disaster financial assistance program so more people can access...
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Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
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