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Experts warn of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks Truth and Reconciliation Day

Experts and Indigenous leaders are warning of rising residential school denialism as Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

B.C. files lawsuit against OpenAI for damages related to Tumbler Ridge shooting

B.C. is suing OpenAI over allegations it failed to report threats made before the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Business groups urge B.C. to scrap planned PST expansion on professional services

Several business and industry groups came together Tuesday to call on the B.C. government to scrap plans to expand the provincial sales tax to certain professional services.

B.C. leaders seek answers on OpenAI decision not to alert police ahead of Tumbler Ridge shooting

British Columbia Premier David Eby is calling on OpenAI to clarify why and how it decided not to warn police about the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s online activity.

B.C. crafters in knots over addition of PST to yarn, fabric, other materials

British Columbia crafters and small businesses are expressing dismay that the provincial sales tax will be expanded to yarn, fabrics and other materials.

Advocates say affordable housing projects left in limbo after B.C. closes key funding stream

Municipalities and housing advocates are raising alarm bells over British Columbia’s decision to close a housing fund they rely on to build affordable rental housing.
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Eby defends B.C. budget after trade board gives 2026 plan a “D”

Premier David Eby defended his government’s latest budget Friday after the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gave the fiscal plan a “D” grade, citing a rising deficit and billions more in projected debt.

RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens

RCMP said the suspect in Tuesday’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previous interactions with police related to her mental health and firearms had previously been seized from the home.

“It’s going to change our town forever,”: Reverend, South Peace MLA react to Tumbler Ridge shooting

According to the federal government, flags will fly low in respect for those impacted by the shooting “from now until further notice.”

Update: Two Go Fund Me’s launched for victims of Tumbler Ridge shootings

The BC RCMP’s Major Crime unit has assumed conduct of the investigation, and is working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence.

BCGEU members accept tentative agreement, officially ending strike

The B.C. General Employees Union said Thursday its members in the public service have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached with the province.

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