B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September
The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday that preliminary data shows 158 people died in September of suspected drug toxicity.Â
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Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector
A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber.
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B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.Â
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Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time.
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B.C. Green candidates shared visions for party future in weekend leadership debate
B.C. Green party candidates faced off in a leadership debate Saturday in downtown Victoria.Â
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Drone collision with firefighting aircraft highlights safety risks, says BCWS
British Columbia officials are reminding people it’s illegal and dangerous to fly drones in wildfire areas.
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Temporary foreign worker program should be “cancelled or significantly reformed,” says B.C. premier
Premier David Eby said it’s time for the federal government to reassess Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.
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Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
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B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar
High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days.Â
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Ottawa investing $22.7 for EV charging stations in B.C.
The federal government announced funding on Wednesday to install more than 480 electric vehicle charging stations in British Columbia.Â
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