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B.C. opts into federal temporary foreign worker exemption for rural employers, but rejects higher cap

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is partially opting into a federal temporary foreign worker (TFW) program aimed at providing relief for rural employers facing labour shortages.

B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday. 

B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province. 

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

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Uniform Gang enforcement team launched for Northern B.C.

RCMP
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) announced the launch of its North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) in Prince George Today (Thursday).

Williams Lake sets new early voter turnout records

2026 Municipal Election
Early voters set new record for advance polling days in the Lake City

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Cariboo Regional District sees more advance voting ballots cast in 2026 election

2026 Municipal Election
The Cariboo Regional Distrcit receive more early voters over the two days of advance voting during this 2026 election.

Health Service Delivery Area that includes Quesnel continues to be hard hit by illicit drugs

Health
The Northern Interior, the health service delivery area that includes Quesnel, continues to have the highest death rate in the province when it comes to unregulated drug deaths.
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