Tag: British Columbia

BC's unemployment came in at 6.5% last month after it was 6.2 in July, ranking fifth among the provinces.

A date has been set for a byelection that could win the B.C. Conservative Leader a seat in the legislature. 

"Eighteen months ago, our first survey showed British Columbians were extremely unhappy with how government, law enforcement and the health care system were addressing public disorder, public safety, retail crime, and mental health and addictions issues. This latest survey shows little has changed."

From air fryers, to luggage, to dishwashers, E-Comm has heard it all this year. Every year, E-Comm releases a list of some of the absurd calls the 9-1-1 call takers received throughout the year, as a reminder to British Columbians that for emergencies only.

Prince George City Council took the next steps in participating in the province's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project. At this week's meeting, City Council gave the firs three readings to amend the City's Highways Bylaw to acknowledge the province's new regulation of "e-scooter" under the Motor Vehicle Act. 

The Business Council of BC (BCBC) released an update to summarize the results of its Stay With B.C. campaign this week. The report shares stories from more than 3,000 British Columbians on mounting economic pressures prompting them to consider leaving the province. 

This despite a trade deal between both provinces that allows Albertans to buy directly from wine producers in B.C.. In April, Alberta spiked its flat fee on wine while also introducing a "value added charge" for any bottle worth more than $11.25 - a move Wine Growers of BC CEO Jeff Guignard isn't happy about.

The BC Government is inviting the public to sign condolence books for the victims of the tragedy of the...