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B.C. government rolling out plan to support workers affected by mill closures
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is funding measures to support British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures but critics says it’s taken too long to respond. Continue reading
Forestry industry laying out vision to help struggling sector
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has laid out 60 ideas as part of a plan to revitalize the province’s forestry sector. Continue reading
Environment is top election issue for Metro Vancouver residents: survey
Environmental issues ranked second among members of the business community, who said the economy is their No. 1 priority. Continue reading
Battleground B.C.: Here are the key ridings to watch for the federal election
Ten ridings to watch in B.C. during the upcoming federal election. Continue reading
Battleground B.C.: Where in the province the federal party leaders are visiting
Here’s where the federal party leaders are planning to visit across B.C. during the election campaign. Continue reading
Province says Speculation Tax brings in $58 million in 2018, as meetings with mayors on tax kick off
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax is “contributing to the ongoing moderation” of the housing market but struggles to produce the numbers to prove it. Continue reading
The pros and cons of switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time
The pros, cons and unknowns around permanent Daylight Saving Time. Continue reading
‘A fan forever’: Premier John Horgan and his love for the Victoria Shamrocks
You know Premier John Horgan. Now meet Victoria Shamrocks fan John Horgan. Continue reading
B.C. government worried about ICBC, global uncertainty affecting province’s bottom line
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Finance Minister Carole James says B.C. economy is still “strong and resilient” but is concerned about global “uncertainty” and the problems at ICBC. Continue reading
‘The time is now right’: Consultation finds 93% in B.C. want to scrap seasonal time changes
B.C. Premier John Horgan says the “time is now right” to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST). Continue reading
BC Ferries to offer beer and wine at buffet between Vancouver and Victoria
There will be a limit of one drink per customer. Continue reading
Vancouver Taxi Association launches judicial review over PTB’s ridesharing rules
The Vancouver Taxi Association has filed a judicial review against the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision to have no caps for ridesharing vehicles allowed on B.C. roads. Continue reading
B.C. government raises concerns to Passenger Transportation Board over ridesharing vehicle caps
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has sent a letter to the independent Passenger Transportation Board about “widespread concerns related to the introduction of ride-hailing services.” Continue reading
B.C. education minister expects ‘normal’ start to school year amidst teacher contract dispute
Education Minister Rob Fleming pointed out it is an NDP government at the negotiating table this time around, not a B.C. Liberal one. Continue reading
Uber will operate in Metro Vancouver only, criticizes B.C.’s Class 4 restriction
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Uber is coming to Metro Vancouver but for now they won’t be operating anywhere else in B.C. Continue reading