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Provincial day of Remembrance and Mourning May 2

The Province of British Columbia has declared Friday, May 2, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the tragedy at the…

Carbon tax rate heads to zero

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1. The reduction of the…

B.C. commits to early pensions for wildfire fighters

B.C. is negotiating earlier pensions for wildland firefighters helping align their benefits with those of other public-safety occupations while they protect communities from increasingly challenging…

Boosted BC Family Benefit cheques on the way

Increased BC Family Benefit payments arriving in bank accounts this summer will help families with rising expenses due to inflation, an Office of the Premier…

Buccal nicotine-pouch sales now restricted

The B.C. government is restricting buccal (oral) nicotine-pouch products sales only by a pharmacist on a non-prescription basis. Effective Feb. 7, an amendment to the…

Local governments getting $21.9 million for infrastructure

The B.C. government today announced it is dispersing $1-billion to municipalities and regional districts through one-time funding to address the needs of their growing communities,…

Proof of vaccination to begin Sept. 13

Starting September 13, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events. This important step will…