The cancellation of the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival is expected to hit the local business community the hardest as the village braces for the loss of one of its biggest tourism drivers.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.