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

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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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

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British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial
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.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

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Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

A.I. wildfire images “add to the uncertainty,” warns BCWS

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The B.C. Wildfire Service said A.I. generated photos circulating online that seemingly show recent wildfires are not accurate.
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Pistachio products linked to salmonella outbreak, 3 sick in B.C.

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A salmonella outbreak in multiple provinces, including British Columbia, has been linked to recalled pistachio products.

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

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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. 

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

Experts call on residents to help map B.C.’s biodiversity this long weekend

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British Columbians heading out into nature or just relaxing in their backyards this long weekend can use their phones to help collect data on the plants and animals they see. 
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B.C. announces $200M for Cedar LNG project

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British Columbia is investing $200 million to support the Cedar LNG facility.

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

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British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.
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