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Support for B.C. Premier David Eby slips after brief boost from tariff war

A new poll suggests public opinion of Premier David Eby has declined this month.

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

Two former B.C. Conservative MLAs launch new political party

Two former B.C. Conservative MLAs have launched a new political party called OneBC.

Rain brings some relief to wildfires in northeastern B.C., but challenges remain

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle wildfires in British Columbia’s northeast, but officials say it’s unclear how much impact the weather will have on some of the province’s largest blazes.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

B.C. government reverses cuts to support program for families with sick kids

The B.C. government is reversing cuts to a program that helps parents pay for accommodation when taking their sick children to Vancouver for medical treatment.

B.C. braces for intense wildfire season; northeast region most at risk

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says British Columbia is hoping for the best this wildfire season but is preparing for the worst.

B.C. rents saw 3 per cent annual decline in May

British Columbia remained the most expensive province for renters in May, despite a three per cent annual decline in average rental prices in the province.

Stats Canada says B.C. added 13,000 jobs in May

Statistics Canada’s jobs report released Friday said B.C.’s employment rate rose 0.4 per cent last month.

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.
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