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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...

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.
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Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

No injuries after early morning blast outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s Vancouver office

North Vancouver RCMP say no one was injured in an early morning explosion outside an office building in North Vancouver.

Rustad faces leadership vote as B.C. Conservatives feud with splinter group

About 9,000 B.C. Conservative Party members are eligible to cast votes this summer in a leadership review of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 
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B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

Report recommends sweeping reforms to how B.C. addresses gender-based violence

A new report says gender‑based violence should be declared an epidemic in B.C., and offers several recommendations for the province to better address the issue.
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