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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...

Local governments get more time to consult on Heritage Conservation Act overhaul

The Union of B.C. Municipalities have welcomed the province’s decision to extend consultations on a controversial overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act. 

B.C. Transit marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with orange ribbons

B.C. Transit is partnering with local governments to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30

Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike

The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.

More involuntary care beds coming, Eby tells UBCM

Premier David Eby addressed mayors and other delegates Friday at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. 
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Federal housing minister touts housing plan to local B.C. officials

Housing and infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson promoted the federal government’s new affordable housing initiatives to local government officials in Victoria on Friday. 

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Ostrich farm granted temporary stay of CFIA Cull order: agency to remain at farm

The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood was in a celebratory mood late Wednesday morning after owners learned the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Municipal leaders call on province to step up response to street disorder

Mayors from across British Columbia are calling on the province to take urgent action to address the homelessness and addiction crisis facing their communities.  
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B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens

Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.
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