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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.  

Open fire ban for BC coast starts Friday

A ban on larger open fires across much of the B.C. coast takes effect at noon on Friday, May 30, as B.C.’s wildfire season...

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The NDP government invoked closure to...

B.C. streamlines liens rules 20 years after BCLI recommendations

British Columbia is bringing in simplified lien rules next month aimed at streamlining debt collection for businesses.

‘Era of trust over’: First Nations blast B.C. government’s infrastructure bills

Tsartlip First Nation Chief Don Tom said, “the era of trust is over” between First Nations and the B.C. NDP, accusing Premier David Eby of adopting “Trumpism” and unilateral decision-making to enact controversial infrastructure legislation.
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Communities trek together this June for Trails Day

Communities across B.C. are gearing up to mark B.C. Trails Day on June 7.

B.C. and Yukon sign deal to explore energy grid connection

British Columbia and Yukon have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin feasibility studies on connecting their electrical grids.

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

Advocacy group calls for national framework to support young farmers

A farmers’ advocacy group says Canada urgently needs a national framework to address mounting challenges for young and first-generation farmers.
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Experts divided on B.C.’s climate plan as province launches review

Climate policy experts are welcoming a review of B.C.’s climate strategy, though they appear divided on its effectiveness.

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.
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