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Spending and deficits in Budget 2025 draw mixed response

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The Hospital Employees’ Union is pleased to see expanded government support of public health care, including stepped-up capital funding...

BC Chamber of Commerce wants economy to be top priority

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The BC Chamber of Commerce and other business groups are calling for greater collaboration in the BC Legislature to...

BC Chamber of Commerce unveils robust poll ahead of October election

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A strong economy essential to fund public services find the BC Chamber of Commerce. As British Columbia prepares for its...

Former BC Chamber director warns of hardship with minimum wage increase

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BC’s minimum wage will spike to $17.40 per hour from this Saturday, June 1st, a 3.9 per cent increase...

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FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

Energy & Utilities
The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

Nelson council weighs in on grad cavalcade controversy

City of Nelson
Nelson city council wants to help find a way to keep the annual grad cavalcade tradition alive after Nelson Police withdrew their support for the event in its current form.
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