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Safety Task Force doesn’t recommend mandatory seat belts on BC school buses

The provincial government is electing to take a back seat when it comes to seatbelts on school buses.

Vote to take place on Canada Post’s latest offer: Hajdu

Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu will force a vote on Canada Post’s final offers to the mail carriers’ union.

Postal Workers union not interested in a forced vote related to Canada Post offer

Union isn’t surprised by Canada Post’s latest tactics that include rejecting calls from the union to submit their contract dispute to binding arbitration, a solution already backed by Ottawa.

Survey says major gaps for inclusive education, mental health challenges still persist in BC classrooms

Only 13 per cent of BC teachers believe students with disabilities or diverse needs are getting their needs met in the classroom.

Suspect in fatal Vancouver street festival incident facing eight second-degree murder charges

Vancouver police say they’ve had interactions over mental health issues with the 30-year-old suspect in Saturday evening’s attack on a Filipino street festival in the city. They’re ruling out terrorism. A...

BC gamblers wagered 30 per cent more money on American Election than the Super Bowl

The BC Lottery Corporation says fellow gamblers emptied their wallets during the 2024 American Election. Spokesperson, Matt Lee told Vista Radio while they don’t expect to match or break the record of...

Morris says Trump’s protectionist ways could spell bad news for BC’s forestry sector

UNBC Senior Political Science Instructor Jason Morris says the return of Donald Trump as American President will likely mean a rocky road ahead for global trade as well as...

Bridging BC’s urban/rural divide a high priority for Eby in second term as Premier

“It’s a province where we only succeed together.” Those are the words of Premier David Eby after the NDP secured its thin majority government on Monday due in large part...

Province to introduce improved pensions for wildland firefighters

Premier David Eby adds the province will be instituting enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters. Eby says everyone owes them a...

Teachers & Education Minister sound off on Christmas break decision

The decision to not extend the holiday break for students continues to be discussed by the Ministry of Education...

SPECIAL REPORT: interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson

Today (Tuesday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with BC Finance Minister Selina Robinson. We touched on a number of topics...

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B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Wildfire west of Castlegar now being held

The fire on the north side of Mount Mackie is listed at 182.5 hectares. It's the largest wildfire burning in the West Kootenay, but it poses no threat to homes or to Highway 3.

Good berry year equals good bear year in Castlegar

WildSafeBC says to its knowledge, no bears have been destroyed in and around the community.

Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

Rossland's skatepark should reopen next week, boasting some new features.
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