Category Archives: British Columbia
Business Council denounces racist attacks against British Columbians
The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a statement signed by over 200 business, community, faith-based and Indigenous leaders denouncing the recent rise in racist attacks in B.C....
Corey Fischer May 21, 2020
Merritt RCMP investigating after Trans Mountain equipment vandalized
Police in Merritt are investigating after a piece of heavy equipment on a Trans Mountain project site was vandalized, and eventually burned beyond use. In a release, Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey with the Sou...
May 21, 2020
Premier says B.C. legislature could look like 'Hollywood Squares' next month
VICTORIA - Efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 means the British Columbia legislature will look and operate much differently next month when politicians return for a brief sitting. Premier John ...
May 20, 2020
RCMP investigating burned truck, theft of fuel at Trans Mountain work site
MERRITT, B.C. - The RCMP says it's investigating a suspicious blaze and alleged vandalism at a Trans Mountain pipeline work site near Merritt, B.C. Mounties say in a news release that a piec...
May 20, 2020
National recommendation to wear face masks in public
Canada's chief public health officer is stressing that a face mask should not replace other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, like physical distancing, handwashing and staying out of public ...
Corey Fischer May 20, 2020
Province invests in new supportive housing
The B.C government is providing $9.5 million to build close to 40 new supportive homes for people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna. The province will also invest $1.3 million for an annual operati...
Corey Fischer May 20, 2020
Statement on behalf of Captain Jennifer Casey’s Family
Captain Jennifer Casey, our beloved daughter lost her life on Sunday, May 17 in Kamloops, British Columbia while supporting an important mission that seemed to be designed for her. Operation INSPIRATI...
May 20, 2020
Air tanker training underway
Don't be surprised to see a number of B.C. Wildfire Service air tankers in the skies above Kamloops and Merritt today (May 20). Training is underway for B.C. Wildfire Service air tanker staff, crew me...
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 is exposing Canada's economic vulnerabilities, innovation experts say
VANCOUVER - The COVID-19 crisis is exposing the shortcomings of Canada's economy, particularly when it comes to supply chains and the development of value-added products that would keep the country co...
May 20, 2020
B.C. businesses want safe reopenings even if it means taking extra time
VICTORIA - Plans to restart British Columbia's economy are on a slow and steady approach as businesses strive to protect staff and customers from COVID-19. Greg McAuley runs 10 Tim Hort...
May 19, 2020

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