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VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.

BC Ferries passengers are assured of more fare hikes annually, which are tentatively capped at 9.2% for four years, starting in 2024; however, a B.C. government subsidy of $500 million will likely lower these fares with Transportation Minister Rob Fleming aiming for a 3% hike.

Administration costs have not contributed to driving up the price.

Two major Canadian real estate listing platforms now offer Canadians how much risk individual properties face over the next 30 years from heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought.

City hall cites an alleged fear of harming public body and third-party business interests under sections of the freedom of information law as the reason for withholding further disclosure

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal said Christina McInulty displayed an inability to put Bentley’s best interests above her own.

“It’s just so harmful to our beaches, fish in the ocean and to wildlife on the shores,” said B.C. NDP MP Rachel Blaney.