B.C. vineyards, orchards getting up to $70M for climate-resilient replant
"This $70 million replanting program should hopefully go a long way to getting growers of fruits in our province back on their feet," Premier David Eby said.
Canada
Mar 13
B.C. puts up $25M for plant to help boost local milk production
The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.
Politics
Apr 23
B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title
The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday.
Politics
Apr 22
Pacific Coastal Airlines announces Kelowna-Comox route
Starting June 25, the airline said it will make the flight between Kelowna and Comox available between Sunday and Friday. It will be on a Beechcraft 1900.
Canada
Apr 15
Kelowna to host Canadian Country Music Awards in 2025
According to the CCMA, this will be the third time Country Music Week will be hosted in B.C., but the first time in the Okanagan.
Canada
Apr 16
Coalition releases ‘textbook’ on fish farm science as Ottawa mulls extending licences
The 500-page guide was produced by the BC Salmon Farmers' Association, the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and the B.C. Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences.
Economy
Apr 5
BC Hydro launches call for private wind, solar power producers to feed grid
The Crown corporation said it needs another 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes or a million electric vehicles.
Economy
Apr 3
Beloved steam train in B.C. heritage town being parked for 2024
The review will include a mechanical assessment, a review of the safety system and operating practices.
Canada
Apr 14
Ottawa’s cap is a ‘reallocation’ of international students. Which provinces will gain?
While some provinces will see drastic decreases in the number of international students, others might actually see their numbers rise despite an overall national cap.
Canada
Apr 10
‘If the Canucks are scoring, the drinks are pouring’: Businesses, fans buzzing for playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks still have one more regular-season game to play, but fans and businesses in the city are already gearing up for their Stanley Cup playoff run.
Sports
Apr 18
Federal government reaches $7M settlement with ?aqam First Nation in B.C.
The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942.
Politics
Apr 4
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
New zero-emission truck centre in Kelowna, B.C. breaks ground at YLW
Velocity Truck Centres Canada broke ground on a 41,000-square-foot facility at the Kelowna, B.C., airport Friday to support sales and service of zero-emission trucks.
Economy
Apr 13
Excitement high in Vancouver for Canucks’ return to playoffs
The excitement in the city is palpable with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim leading the way.
Sports
Apr 21
Alberta bus company seeks government help as European carrier launches in Alberta
FlixBus will offer four daily routes between Edmonton and Calgary and two daily schedules between Lethbridge and Calgary.
Canada
Apr 5
Instant ‘karma’ for faceplanting thief who stole Nanaimo business’ sign
The comeuppance was captured on NY-LA Fresh Thread's security cameras on Monday, when two men stole the retailer's 100-pound sign.
Crime
8 hours
Some premiers would rather ‘complain’ than make carbon price alternative: Trudeau
Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is calling for an emergency meeting of Canada's leaders to talk about alternatives to the carbon price.
Canada
Apr 1
Alberta is the 4th-happiest province in Canada: study
A new study analyzing eight metrics tallied Canadians' happiness, ranking Alberta the fourth-highest province in the country.
Canada
Apr 23
‘Second chance’: B.C. humpbacks, researchers feature in ‘Planet Earth’ episode
Humpback whales on the B.C. coast and the researchers who study them are featured in a new episode of 'Planet Earth III.'
Environment
Apr 22
Vancouver has highest fuel prices and highest fuel tax in North America, expert says
Prices in Metro Vancouver rose to $201.9 a litre on average Monday morning, with the carbon tax increase accounting for about three cents of that jump.
Economy
Apr 1