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B.C. Ombudsperson calls for stronger whistleblower protections after five-year review
A review from British Columbia's ombudsperson finds the province’s whistleblower law is falling short in some key areas.Â
B.C. Ombudsperson calls for stronger whistleblower protections after five-year review
A review from British Columbia's ombudsperson finds the province’s whistleblower law is falling short in some key areas.Â
B.C. Ombudsperson calls for stronger whistleblower protections after five-year review
A review from British Columbia's ombudsperson finds the province’s whistleblower law is falling short in some key areas.Â
Researchers mourn death of northern resident orca off B.C. coast
A well-known northern resident orca known as I76 has died off the coast of Vancouver Island.Â
Watchdog investigating after Vancouver man shot dead by police
British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police in Vancouver.
Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria
A recall has been issued for a brand of enoki mushroom sold in British Columbia and other provinces because of possible listeria contamination.Â
Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds
A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.Â
B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.
B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order.Â
School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding
B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.Â
Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.Â
Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible
Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.
Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament
Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.
B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike
Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.
Federal funding boosts research and Indigenous knowledge on wildfires
Ottawa is offering $45.7 million for projects in B.C. and across Canada that advance knowledge about wildfires.Â
B.C. invests $35M in clean energy project fund
British Columbia is investing $35 million towards new clean energy projects, through the CleanBC Industry Fund.Â
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CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine
A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.
Canadians head to the polls in ‘most important election of our time’
Polling stations are officially open across the country for those who have not already voted in advance polls.
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