Tag: PROVINCE OF BC

REPLAY: Premier David Eby speaks in Penticton on Okanagan wildfires – Aug. 12

Wildfires John White -
Premier David Eby is scheduled to hold a media availability Wednesday afternoon in Penticton with local officials as wildfire response efforts remain active across the Okanagan.

Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

B.C. sees flux in job applications from international health workers 

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Within the past two months, British Columbia has received close to 780 job applications from qualified health professionals in...

New plastic requirements will give better choices to BC residents 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The provincial government says they’re committed to pushing toward a cleaner economy by increasing action on reducing plastic pollution.  In...

BC’s fiscal plan supports residents through global challenges 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The BC government says despite a slowing global economy and high-interest rates, the province’s second-quarter report is forecasting a...

Federal MP motions for electoral reform in Canada 

News Justin Baumgardner -
An NDP MP says she is calling on all parties to support her motion to create a National Citizen’s...

‘No shortage of vaccine appointments,’ Ministry of Health 

News Justin Baumgardner -
If you are looking to get your COVID or influenza shots this season you could be in for a...

‘Rural transportation needs desperate attention,” Premier David Eby 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Premier David Eby gave a speech at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit in Nanaimo earlier this morning where...

MLA Adam Walker ousted after internal investigation

News Justin Baumgardner -
 A local MLA has been ousted by the provincial government following an internal investigation conducted by the NDP caucus....

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BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

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.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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