The new year marked the end of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, saving B.C. families up to $1,800 a year and individuals up to $900…
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Data links holiday hosting to increased electricity use
A new BC Hydro report finds British Columbians’ knack for hosting guests on Christmas Day contributes to a 15% increase in the electricity used in…
Indigenous human rights legislation passed unanimously
Letter to the Editor We have made history. British Columbia is the first province in Canada to enshrine the human rights of Indigenous peoples in…
Canfor curtailing B.C. production capacity in December
Canfor Corporation announced today (Nov. 25) it will be curtailing operations at all British Columbia sawmills at the end of December. All sawmills, including in…
Ending inequality and violence against women
Letter to the Editor Every week in British Columbia, an estimated 1,000 women are physically or sexually assaulted. These assaults happen at work, at school…
Reminder: have your say on accessibility, inclusion
British Columbians with experience or ideas about accessibility in the province are invited to take 10 minutes to share their feedback before a consultation closes…
Public input sought on climate change
The provincial government is looking for public input to help develop a new strategy that will better prepare B.C. communities for the impacts of climate…
Take advantage of education savings opportunities
Education Savings Week is from Nov. 18 to 22 Almost 80% of job openings in British Columbia over the next decade will require some form…
ALR and ALC changes feedback session Nov. 5 in Cranbrook
People are invited to an engagement session in Cranbrook tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to have their say on how best to encourage farming and protect…
UNDRIP legislation signals firm commitment
Letter to the Editor On October 24, the BC government introduced the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act. Wildsight welcomes this legislation which…