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B.C. government banning ownership of exotic cat breedsThe B.C. government says non-native cats can pose a risk to wildlife and public safety. Owners will need a permit by May 1, 2027, to keep their pets with certain restrictions.CanadaMay 1
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B.C. government wants feds to take lead on youth social media banThe B.C. government says it wants the federal government to take the lead on a social media ban for youth. But not everyone is convinced.TechMay 1
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B.C. government cracking down on gun violence linked to organized crimeNew regulations, coming into effect on Oct. 1, will bring the Firearm Violence Prevention Act into force. It's the first of its kind in Canada, according to the government.CrimeApr 27
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Legislation to suspend parts of DRIPA won’t be a confidence vote, B.C. gov’t saysPremier David Eby said that he was staking his government on the passage of the legislation, but house leader Mike Farnworth says it won't go before the legislature this week.PoliticsApr 13
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B.C. government clears Abbotsford rest stop homeless encampmentCrews used heavy machinery to start moving structures and debris at the Abbotsford encampment after erecting yellow fencing around the area on Tuesday.PoliticsApr 8
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Immigration Canada denies Scottish midwife’s work permit over missing English testHeather Gilchrist moved to Canada from the U.K., looking for a fresh start after her husband passed away. But now her life is in limbo.PoliticsMar 24
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B.C. charities want to see provincial government end pet bans in rental housingThe BC SPCA and First United Church say the province promised to ban 'No-pet clauses,' which force renters to choose between housing and pets.PoliticsApr 22
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B.C. government spending $50M to expand availability of nasal naloxone across provinceBritish Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is spending $50 million to expand availability of anti-overdose nasal naloxone across the province.HealthFeb 19
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B.C. government delays release of World Cup hosting costs until month’s endB.C. Premier David Eby was at B.C. Place today to unveil renovations made to the 55,000-seat stadium ahead of the tournament, which cost an estimated $196 million.SportsMay 12
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Federal government needs to protect B.C.’s private property rights, Poilievre saysThe leader of the Conservative Party of Canada was in B.C. on Thursday and says the federal government needs to take a stand to protect private property rights.PoliticsApr 9
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Federal government approves $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.The pipeline expansion project will begin from Chetwynd, B.C., and run down to Vancouver, sending natural gas all the way down to the U.S. border.EconomyApr 24
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B.C. government’s U.S. coffee truck promotion cost taxpayers $165 a cupThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation submitted a Freedom of Information request to find out how much the two-day initiative in June 2025 in Seattle cost B.C. taxpayers.PoliticsApr 7
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B.C. government urged to make Sea to Sky Highway safer as crashes increaseNumbers from ICBC show there were 167 crashes on the road between Vancouver and Whistler in 2024, which is an average of one every two days.TrafficApr 6
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Danielle Smith says NDP should have warned her of Alberta voter list privacy leakThe Opposition accused the government of being 'embedded with the separatists,' fearing the UCP would tip off The Centurion Project leaders to get ahead of a police investigation.PoliticsMay 6
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Ontario moving more staff to ticket resale enforcement teams for World CupThe government passed a ban on tickets being sold for more than their face value in Ontario, promising hefty fines and rapid action for anyone trying to circumvent the ban.PoliticsMay 11
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Ontario refuses to say if it has hired any enforcement staff for new ticket price capThe government passed a ban on tickets being sold for more than their face value in Ontario, promising hefty fines and rapid action for anyone trying to circumvent the ban.PoliticsMay 6
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B.C.’s rural criminal trials have a transportation problem, Supreme Court warnsB.C. Premier David Eby said that a crucial role of the government is to ensure that people have access to key services, including health care, education, and the justice system.CrimeMay 1
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Criticism over B.C. government’s handling of Texada grizzly bear shootingKody Bevan and Seneca Antony received a combined penalty of $6,000, with $2,000 from each fine directed to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.EnvironmentFeb 7
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B.C. backs down from DRIPA suspension planIn an open letter to B.C. MLAs, the First Nations Leadership Council said the provincial government would work to 'muster support' for the bill despite their opposition to it.PoliticsApr 19
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B.C. government working on a deal to keep the Whitecaps in VancouverLast week, Axel Schuster, CEO and sporting director of the club, said that despite good conversations with BC Place, the future has stalled.SportsFeb 3