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Tumbler Ridge to host FIFA World Cup celebration after tragedy

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The province said Tuesday the small northeastern B.C. community will host a free event June 15 featuring watch parties and other entertainment to celebrate the tournament.

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

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B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

Total cost to host FIFA World Cup in Vancouver could top $600M

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The B.C. government said the net cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver next year could be as much as $145 million, in line with earlier projections, though gross expenses for the tournament may exceed $600 million.

B.C. to host seven FIFA 2026 World Cup games, but with a hefty price tag

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The new projected cost for B.C. to host seven FIFA World Cup Games in 2026 has essentially doubled, estimated...

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

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Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

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West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

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B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

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Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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