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B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

B.C.'s old-growth forests at risk despite protection from province, analysis shows

Despite deferrals of old-growth logging in at-risk areas, satellite images from a new Stand.earth report show logging will be underway or has begun.
B.C. health critic calls on Dix to address infant death, ambulance care

B.C. health critic calls on Dix to address infant death, ambulance care

"If you live in British Columbia and you dial 911, you should get help," says MLA Shirley Bond.
B.C. Premier John Horgan cites ambulance 'investment' as he addresses infant death

B.C. Premier John Horgan cites ambulance 'investment' as he addresses infant death

VANCOUVER — Premier John Horgan said he was heartbroken by the recent death of an infant while waiting for an ambulance in Barriere, B.C., adding his government had made a "significant investment" in rural and remote medical transport.
Sikanni bridge assessments continue

Sikanni bridge assessments continue

Alaska Highway crossing still open to light traffic, however heavy trucks and vehicles over 16,000 kilograms will need to detour via Highway 37 or Highway 77
B.C. researchers make insulin pill 'breakthrough’

B.C. researchers make insulin pill 'breakthrough’

Aside from improving the lifestyles of 300,000 Canadians who take insulin injections multiple times a day to manage Type 1 diabetes, a pill could reach millions more who currently can't access the medicine.
B.C.'s summer heat to extend into fall, says meteorologist

B.C.'s summer heat to extend into fall, says meteorologist

The extended warmer temperatures are a result of a very dry and hot August.
Canada formally initiates challenge of 'unfair' U.S. duties on softwood lumber

Canada formally initiates challenge of 'unfair' U.S. duties on softwood lumber

OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada is formally initiating a challenge of "unwarranted and unfair" U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber. The Canadian government filed notice of the challenge today under the U.S.
B.C. mayor seeks change after report of infant's death while waiting for ambulance

B.C. mayor seeks change after report of infant's death while waiting for ambulance

BARRIÈRE, B.C. — The mayor of a small community in British Columbia's southern Interior is calling for flexibility around which first responders are allowed to take patients to hospital after an infant reportedly died while waiting for an ambulance.
Local gatekeeping and 'Ottawa-knows-best' approach harming economy, says Poilievre

Local gatekeeping and 'Ottawa-knows-best' approach harming economy, says Poilievre

Federal Conservative leadership candidate talks policy with Glacier Media.
B.C. sets up $60-million back-to-school affordability fund for families

B.C. sets up $60-million back-to-school affordability fund for families

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it wants to ease the burden of back-to-school costs with a one-time $60-million fund that expands meal programs and helps families pay for supplies and field trips.