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Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

Transit John White -
A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

B.C. officials urge long-weekend wildfire caution as hot, dry conditions persist

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is urging residents and travellers to take extra precautions this B.C. Day weekend as hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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 -
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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Meet your Candidates for Mayor of Williams Lake

2026 Municipal Election
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