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BC launches $5M ad campaign to recruit US health care workers

The B.C. government is running a $5 million marketing campaign to encourage more health professionals in the U.S. to move to the province.

BC launches $5M ad campaign to recruit US health care workers

The B.C. government is running a $5 million marketing campaign to encourage more health professionals in the U.S. to move to the province.

B.C. seeks energy project proposals to boost baseload capacity

BC Hydro is seeking expressions of interest for projects that would increase the province’s baseload energy capacity to meet growing demand.

Two Canadians face drug-trafficking charges in Australia

Two Canadians are among seven men facing charges in Australia related to an alleged drug-trafficking scheme.

Maple Ridge facility to offer specialized involuntary mental-health care

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne says 18 new involuntary care beds in Maple Ridge are the first of their kind in B.C.

Business advocacy group says WorkSafeBC should give $2B surplus back to businesses

A business advocacy group says WorkSafeBC should return some of its nearly $2-billion surplus to small businesses in British Columbia.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

B.C. launches $5M fund for police to tackle property crime, street disorder

British Columbia is setting aside up to $5 million for a new police program aimed at curbing property crime and street disorder in urban centres.

B.C. brings in new mental health act for new mothers

As parliamentarians kick off their summer break, a B.C. Conservative MLA is celebrating the passing of her bill aimed at boosting mental health supports...

Open fire ban for BC coast starts Friday

A ban on larger open fires across much of the B.C. coast takes effect at noon on Friday, May 30, as B.C.’s wildfire season...

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The NDP government invoked closure to...

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