Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States, to grow a more self-reliant economy, and to defend workers and businesses. “President Donald Trump doesn’t care about the devastating effect his chaotic actions are having on Canadian and American families alike,” said […]

A homeowner in Lantzville had a rude awakening recently when he literally came face-to-face with thieves in the process of robbing his home, according to RCMP R/Const. Gary O’Brien. The incident occurred sometime between 5:30 and 6 a.m. on March 8 in Lower Lantzville on the water side. “The homeowner, a man in his late […]

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the latest threats from the United States: “Today (March 10), we are ordering the removal of all American beer, wine, spirits and refreshment beverages from the shelves at BCLIQUOR stores. The stores carry hundreds of types of U.S. alcohol that the BC Liquor Distribution […]

At least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in British Columbia in 2023, according to data from the BC Coroners Service. This reflects an increase of 23% from 2022 (373) and is nearly three times the number of people who died while experiencing homelessness in the province in 2020 (155). “The data speaks to the tragic […]

B.C.’s new 2024 Labour Market Outlook (LMO) estimates more than one million job openings in B.C. over the next decade. The 2025 LMO will consider the impacts of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and federal changes to immigration levels. The LMO delivers a comprehensive forecast of job-market trends over the coming decade. Its purpose is to help […]

Turn your lake visit into lake stewardship: Join the 2025 National Lake Blitz Think about the last time you visited a lake. What did you observe? Migrating waterfowl, vibrant flowers blooming along the shoreline, or perhaps invasive Eurasian Milfoil in the water? As a National Lake Blitz volunteer, you can turn those observations into meaningful […]

To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help farmers find new markets, a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy has been formed. “All British Columbians want reliable access to healthy and affordable food,” said Premier David Eby. “We must protect […]

Lt. Gov. Wendy Cocchia has delivered the speech from the throne outlining the B.C. government’s plan to defend British Columbians from the economic impacts of the U.S. presidency and secure a stronger future for the province. “We are at a crossroads. The journey ahead won’t be easy but there’s no place I would rather be to face […]

Alberta police are reaching out to their B.C. counterparts in an attempt to find/apprehend a man they believe is a danger to the public, and who may be in B.C. In a press release issued Friday, Edmonton Police Service (EPS)said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man who is wanted on […]

Provincial wildlife biologist Holger Bohm and biosecurity expert Jessica Russel will present options to mitigate the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal illness affecting deer, elk, and moose. The provincial government has confirmed a fifth positive case of CWD in the Kootenays, with four cases from the area near Cranbrook. A CWD awareness and information […]