B.C. government criticized for lack of funding for medications, rare conditions
The report stated that when medications were covered, B.C. allocated only $257 dollars per person, compared to the Canadian average of $442.
Health
Apr 16
Concerns from Okanagan fruit farmers understood: province
Okanagan farmers are less than positive about their prospects after a cold snap destroyed crops and they're calling for governmental support to help them carry on.
Canada
Feb 23
Private cannabis businesses worried B.C. government stores operating at a loss
The private industry said it is already facing several challenges in turning a profit, and competing with the B.C. government for customers is just another hurdle.
Economy
Feb 22
B.C. protects affordable homes in Coquitlam with $125M acquisition
Homes in two housing co-operatives, Tri-Branch Co-op and Garden Court Co-op, will cost the province a total of $125m to acquire.
Canada
Feb 8
B.C. government cracking down on cellphones, internet content at schools
B.C. announced three actions the government is taking to “keep kids safe and healthy” when it comes to cellphones, social media and internet content at schools.
Education
Jan 26
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
COPD patients needed for study in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents between the ages 40 and 80 who are living with COPD are being invited to participate in a research study that may help lead to treatments.
Health
Apr 14
B.C. introduces legislation targeting systemic racism in government, public service
The legislation applies to public services like hospitals, schools and courts, aiming to eliminate policies that discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people.
Crime
Apr 11
B.C. government announces first land buy for housing near transit
As a part of its housing plan, B.C.'s NDP government has already unveiled new rules for cities that will require them to allow increased density near transit hubs.
Economy
Apr 8
B.C. government introduces new home-flipping tax legislation
Under the proposal, first announced in the 2024 budget, anyone who buys a home and then sells it within two years of purchase will be taxed.
Canada
Apr 3
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
B.C. government takes steps to protect residents from ‘bad-faith’ evictions
The proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act mean landlords cannot increase rent if a tenant adds a child under 19 to their household.
Canada
Apr 2
B.C. government flags cryptocurrency company with 3rd unexplained wealth order
In a statement, Mike Farnworth, B.C.'s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General said the application has been filed against Quadriga Coin Exchange (QuadrigaCX.).
Economy
Mar 27
B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability act
Greg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.
Canada
Apr 4
Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization
There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.
Health
Apr 16
Speed-limiting devices to be required in B.C. commercial vehicles
Commercial vehicles in B.C. will soon be required to have speed-limiting technology installed, according to the B.C. government.
Canada
Apr 3
B.C. low-income seniors and families to receive one-time $430 benefit
The B.C. government said the 'top up' cheque will help keep more low-income seniors and families in their homes.
Politics
Apr 9
U.S. cyber agency says its emails with Microsoft stolen by Russian hackers
The warning that government agencies are being targeted using stolen Microsoft emails follows the company's announcement in March that it was still wrestling with the intruders.
Tech
Apr 11
Mayor, MPP react after province leaves out Guelph in GO train service expansion
The Ford government announced on Monday that GO train service is being expanded along the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Stouffville and Kitchener lines.
Canada
Apr 18
Mayors won’t automatically chair police boards under proposed B.C. Police Act changes
Under new legislation proposed by the B.C. government, municipal mayors will no longer automatically act as the chair of their local police boards.
Politics
Apr 4
