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Eby and cabinet ministers heading to Ottawa to promote major B.C. projects
Premier David Eby and senior cabinet members are in Ottawa for two days to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and promote major B.C. projects.
B.C. approves environmental certificate for massive LNG project on northern coast
British Columbia has given the green light to a floating liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility on B.C.’s northern coast.
LNG Canada, Red Chris Mine make list of major new projects Ottawa wants to fast-track
Two northwest British Columbia projects are on the initial list of major projects the federal government is considering for fast-tracking.
Restaurant industry pushes back after Eby calls for end to temporary foreign worker program
A national advocacy group for the restaurant industry is pushing back against Premier David Eby’s call to change or scrap Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.
Temporary foreign worker program should be “cancelled or significantly reformed,” says B.C. premier
Premier David Eby said it’s time for the federal government to reassess Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.
Family of woman killed in Kelowna pushes for ‘Bailey’s Law’ to reform bail system
The B.C. Conservatives are supporting calls for bail reform from the family of a woman killed in Kelowna.
Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs
Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”
U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions
One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.
Eby, Washington state officials decry Trump’s tariffs ahead of looming deadline
Premier David Eby is inviting Americans to side with Canada in the fight against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, saying, “This is not what anybody wants.”
B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting
Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.
First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.
B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done.
Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll
A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.
B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group
B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.
Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit
Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.
Canadians headed to the polls April 28
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day election campaign.
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The Witness Blanket to be displayed at Quesnel Prince George’s CNC Campuses
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