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Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

B.C. to let developers defer most fees until occupancy starting in 2026

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Home builders in B.C. will be able to delay paying the majority of development cost charges until a building is occupied, starting next year.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

B.C. housing minister calls for more local support as fund secures 220 affordable homes

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was in Penticton on Thursday touting the progress of the province’s Rental Protection Fund.

Nelson case makes it to BC Legislature

Health Care Drew Wilson -
The case of an 18-year-old Nelson girl has made it to the floor of the BC Legislature. Skeena MLA Claire...

Short-term rental registry officially launched for BC

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The BC Government has launched a registry to track short term rentals. The province wants to ensure illegal short-term rentals...

BC home-flipping tax to take hold January 1st

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
Anyone thinking about flipping homes to make a quick profit in BC might want to think twice. Starting January 1st,...

BC Government approves 3 percent rent hike in 2025

Housing My Nelson Now Staff -
The BC Government says rent increases will be restricted to 3 percent next year. In a release today, the province...

Increased rental prices have renters in BC looking for relief

Housing My Nelson Now Staff -
Rent in BC continues to rise, and that has many people asking when they will see a light at...

New website to protect renters from bad-faith evictions

Provincial Kate Brown -
Tenants could soon get better protection from bad-faith evictions through an upcoming website. BC Government is launching the Residential Tenancy...

Manufactured Home Park Regulations Tightened

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The BC Government says it’s changing regulations to make life a little easier for people in mobile home parks.  The...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care
Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial
British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures
No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial
Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

BC Coroners Service
The BC Coroners Service confirms it's investigating the incident Thursday on Rady Creek Forest Service Road, but they're not providing any other details.
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