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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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Two candidates withdraw from B.C. Conservative leadership race

MLAs Sheldon Clare and Steve Kooner said they’re withdrawing from the B.C. Conservative leadership race. Clare said in a statement on Friday he is suspending...

Business leaders want to reopen HST debate in B.C.

Premier David Eby has rejected the idea of British Columbia bringing back a harmonized sales tax, but B.C. business leaders and economists say it’s...

Eby to meet OpenAI CEO after company withheld information ahead of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Premier David Eby said he will meet with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the company’s conduct related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. A...

Calls grow for public inquiry after Tumbler Ridge Shooting

Premier David Eby did not rule out a public inquiry into the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, saying he would “use any...
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B.C. saw net job growth in 2025 despite December losses

British Columbia added 24,100 jobs overall in 2025, despite a loss of 3,300 in December. Statistics Canada’s report released Friday shows B.C.’s employment rate in...

B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

A group of British Columbia and Washington State legislators say they’ve inked an agreement to work together on shared goals. The agreement, signed in Vancouver...

Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival to return with focus on healing after tragedy

The organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver say remembrance and healing will be key parts of this year’s event, one year...

Online booking, trip-tracking coming to HandyDART services, says BC Transit

BC Transit has signed a contract with Vancouver-based technology company Spare to introduce a new digital platform for handyDART services. HandyDART is a door-to-door service...
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Yuri Fulmer launches bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Vancouver-based businessman Yuri Fulmer said he’s running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives. The investment firm owner also serves as chancellor of Capilano University...

B.C. eyes deeper trade ties with India as Canada–India relations thaw

Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will travel to India next week, marking British Columbia’s third trade mission to Asia in less...
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