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Musqueam agreement won’t impact private property in B.C., Ottawa says

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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

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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...

BCGEU deal must be ‘fair to taxpayers,’ says Premier David Eby

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Premier David Eby said British Columbia is facing “fiscal headwinds” that will impact what deal the province can make with striking public service workers. 

Temporary foreign worker program should be “cancelled or significantly reformed,” says B.C. premier

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Premier David Eby said it’s time for the federal government to reassess Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.

Out-of-control wildfire shuts down section of Coquihalla highway

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Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt remains closed due to an out-of-control wildfire. 

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

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British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.
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No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter

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Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning. 

Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps

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The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.

Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall

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Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

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Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.
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B.C. receives first payout of $936M in landmark tobacco settlement

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British Columbia has received its first payment as part of a major tobacco settlement with provinces, territories and former smokers. 

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

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