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First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

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.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

First Nations Leadership Council celebrates 20th anniversary, launches new website

It was March 17th, 2005, the political executives of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit,...

First Nations Leaders’ Gathering gets underway in Vancouver; 1,300 meetings scheduled

BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee is among several Indigenous leaders and provincial officials in Vancouver...

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Interior Health rethinking Trail lab closure

Interior Health (IH) is exploring alternative solutions to support laboratory access in Trail. 

Helena Konanz appointed to House of Commons Standing Committee on Health

Helena Konanz, Member of Parliament for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for the current parliamentary term. 

‘Safer Together’- Lifesaving Society of B.C. launches Drowning Prevention Week

From pools to the beach, water safety should be top of mind this week as the Lifesaving Society B.C. branch embraces this year’s National Drowning Prevention Week theme: “Safer Together.” 

B.C. Public Service Union members preparing to vote on strike action

Over 34,000 members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union working for B.C.’s public service are set to hold a strike vote. 

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.
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