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Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

B.C. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders. 

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

BC’s racism hotline has received 600 calls since being launched last year

Attorney-General Niki Sharma says she is “comforted” by knowing that British Columbians subjected to racism are getting support. Sharma said...

New committee to tackle systemic racism in BC is formed

The BC Government has formed a new committee to tackle systemic racism. Called the Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism, it aims...

BC moves to ban protests, disruptions in the vicinity of schools

The provincial government has introduced legislation to protect schools from disruptive or violent protests. The bill would create a 20-metre...

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Ground breaks on outdoor basketball court at Millennium Park and Ponds

After a year and a half of planning, ground has officially been broken on a new outdoor basketball court at Castlegar’s Millennium Park and Ponds. 

Trail recreation fees increasing in September

Recreation fees in Trail are set to increase by three per cent starting in September. 

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

B.C. moves freshwater fishing licence sales to WILD platform

Anglers in British Columbia will soon be able to purchase freshwater fishing licences through the same online platform used by the province for hunting licences.

Rescuers working to re-establish communication with three trapped miners in northwest B.C.

Rescuers are working to re-establish communication with three workers trapped underground at a mine in northwestern B.C.
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