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BC’s minimum wage set to increase June 1
BC's minimum wage is set to increase to $17.40 from $16.75 on June 1. The…
BC Conservatives hold upper hand against BC United: poll
A survey shows the BC NDP winning the 2024 provincial election while the BC Conservatives…
BC to provide $70M in support for devastated fruit and wine industry
The BC government has put $70 million towards helping fruit growers replant crops and become…
BC Government lays out plan for devastated fruit, food producers
The BC Government can't say how much, if any money will be set aside specifically…
BC climate action tax credit showing up in bank accounts this week
The third quarterly Climate Action Tax Credit payment will be sent out to more than…
Peachland demonstration today to protect Okanagan old growth forests
The Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance is organizing a demonstration to stand up for the protection…
BC’s annual allowable rent increase capped below inflation rate
British Columbia has set the maximum allowable rent increase for 2024 at 3.5%, and for…
Kelowna popcorn company gets boost to adapt amid pandemic
A family-owned Kelowna popcorn company is getting pandemic-times support from the province through its Food Business…
B.C. Hydro gives customers a break on bill payments
B.C. Hydro is giving all its customers a one per cent rate rollback and will…
UPDATE: B.C. ramping up emergency response to COVID-19 pandemic
The province threatened fines of over $25,000 and even jail time for people and businesses…
UPDATE: Evictions suspended, $500 rebate to help renters, landlords in B.C.
Renters and landlords in B.C. are getting help from the provincial government to cope with…
Immunization status reporting required for B.C. students
Parents and guardians will be expected to provide public health units with immunization records for…
B.C. government launches survey following frustration from cellphone users
The B.C. government has launched a survey in order to gain insight on what issues…
Some Southern Interior daycares part of province’s new $200 per month project
The B.C. government has launched a new universal prototype initiative to provide affordable and accessible…
Housing units on the way for women and children fleeing violence in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The province has announced up to 40 new housing units built in Kamloops…
B.C. NDP government to waive tuition fees for former youth in care
The B.C. NDP Government has expanded the tuition waiver for young people formerly in care…
‘Give us a fair price:’ Judge slaps B.C. government for taking land from North Shuswap senior
KELOWNA – When the provincial government wants your land, you expect it to negotiate a…
Four major affordable housing projects coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – At least four new projects aimed at helping the less fortunate find somewhere…
Kamloops Métis agency gains child welfare control
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. government has transferred Metis child welfare authority to a Kamloops Métis…
Kelowna shelter closing its doors after provincial funding dries up
KELOWNA – One of Inn From the Cold’s housing programs will be closing its doors…
Province announces millions for Kamloops and area projects
KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has announced new funds for water and cycling infrastructure in…
Okanagan College launches pilot program for trades training
KELOWNA – Okanagan College is set to receive more than $218,000 for a pilot program.…
Kelowna monument honours hardships of Chinese-Canadians
KELOWNA – A monument unveiled today in Kelowna recognizes the contributions of Chinese-Canadians to B.C's…
Province to fund clean energy for the Skeetchestn Indian Band
KAMLOOPS – Skeetchestn Indian Band is set to receive $30,000 from the province to create…