Category Archives: British Columbia
B.C. premier asks utilities commission to probe the high price of gasoline
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan has asked the British Columbia Utilities Commission to investigate why gasoline in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island is so much more expensive than the rest of t...
May 07, 2019
New policy developed for e-bike use on designated recreation trails
BRITISH COLUMBIA- A new policy has been developed for the safe and appropriate use of electric bikes on designated trails in response to the growing popularity of electric bikes. It will be managed by...
Apr 27, 2019
B.C. health officer calls for decriminalization of illicit drugs
BRITISH COLUMBIA- Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry is recommending B.C. decriminalizes possession of illegal drugs for personal use. In a 49-page report released today (April 24) titled, ‘...
Apr 24, 2019
Synthetic drug causes "zombie-like" effects
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health in Kamloops issued a warning about a potent synthetic substance that can cause drug users to enter a zombie-like state. The health authority says it detected evidence of the...
Apr 22, 2019
Snowmobile incident during event at Sun Peaks results in one fatality
SUN PEAKS, B.C. - An Alberta man has died after a snowmobile incident at Sun Peaks yesterday (April 20). In a release, Staff Sgt. Victor Steinhammer says Kamloops RCMP responded to the Sun Peaks area ...
Apr 21, 2019
Province funds clean energy projects
BRITISH COLUMBIA- The Province is aiming to support local government and First Nation investments in building projects, aiming to lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lead to ...
Apr 15, 2019
Program expanding to meet demand for early childhood educators
BRITISH COLUMBIA- Hundreds of bursaries will be offered to early childhood educators (ECEs) and those wanting to pursue a career in child care, as part of the Province's goal to create a universal chi...
Apr 12, 2019
Presumptive illnesses being recognized to support firefighters
BRITISH COLUMBIA- Legislative amendments will allow wildfire fighters, fire investigators and firefighters working for First Nations and other Indigenous organizations to gain easier access to workers...
Apr 11, 2019
Changes may encourage diversity in B.C.’s forest sector
BRITISH COLUMBIA- Amendments to the Forest Act aim to enhance public trust and ensure public forests are managed to the best interests of all British Columbians. Forest companies will now need approva...
Apr 11, 2019
Legislation to guide transition to electric vehicles in B.C.
BRITISH COLUMBIA- New legislation aims to reduce climate pollution by phasing out gas-powered light-duty vehicles and making zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) more available and affordable for British Colu...
Apr 10, 2019