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

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.

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The next general local election is on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Now is the time to make sure you're registered and ready to vote.

B.C. condemns latest U.S. tariffs, vows to strengthen trade beyond United States

The British Columbia government is criticizing the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the measures will hurt workers and businesses on both sides of the border while reinforcing the need to diversify the province's trading relationships.

B.C. to eliminate second road test for most new drivers this fall

Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall. 

Watchdog says gaps remain in B.C.’s child welfare system, two years after scathing report

B.C.'s child and youth watchdog said Thursday that progress on overhauling the province's child welfare system has been uneven two years after a landmark report called for sweeping reforms.

Police locate sunken fishing charter near Richmond as investigation continues 

Police have located a vessel that sank near Richmond and said a woman who was rescued from the water later died in hospital. 
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Carney to head west for Canada Day as Alberta faces deadline for pipeline pitch

Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Edmonton on Canada Day as Alberta prepares to submit its proposal for a new West Coast oil pipeline.

Six presumed drowned after fishing vessel sinks near Richmond 

RCMP said six people are presumed drowned after a commercial fishing charter boat sank in the Salish Sea near Richmond.  

New Tumbler Ridge school among projects in Ottawa-B.C. funding agreement

Ottawa and British Columbia have reached a multibillion-dollar agreement to fund housing, health and transportation infrastructure projects across the province.

B.C. releases action plan to fix gaps in child and youth system

The B.C. government has unveiled a plan to prevent vulnerable children and youth from falling through the cracks by improving co-ordination across ministries and services.
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Musqueam agreement won’t impact private property in B.C., Ottawa says

The Musqueam Indian Band and federal officials say a recent rights recognition agreement covering parts of the Vancouver area does not affect private property rights.

B.C. to end twice-yearly time changes with move to permanent Daylight Saving Time

British Columbians will spring forward for the last time this weekend. The province said Monday that B.C. will adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time when the...
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