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Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski - September 14, 2026

Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

Eby makes mini cabinet shuffle as minister undergoes cancer treatment

Politics Emily Joveski - August 14, 2026

Premier David Eby shuffled key cabinet positions Friday after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.

B.C. nurses to launch picket line at Vancouver General Hospital

Health Emily Joveski - July 6, 2026

British Columbia nurses will expand job action Tuesday with a picket line at Vancouver General Hospital.

B.C. nurses launch job action after rejecting tentative agreement

Health Emily Joveski - July 2, 2026

The B.C. Nurses' Union (BCNU) said it has launched job action across the province after issuing a 72-hour strike notice Monday.

BC invests $4.25 million in farmers’ market nutrition program

Community Layne Gallant - June 14, 2026

The B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program will receive a $4.25 million investment from the B.C. Government, helping more low-income families, seniors and pregnant people access healthy, locally grown food.

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

Health Emily Joveski - May 27, 2026

British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

B.C. to expand midwives’ scope to include abortion drug, added prescriptions

Health Emily Joveski - May 8, 2026

B.C. midwives will soon be able to prescribe the abortion pill Mifegymiso and other medications as the province expands their scope of practice in an effort to improve access to care.

Leaders talk housing, safety & rural healthcare at regional summit

Politics Layne Gallant - April 24, 2026

Leaders from all over the Kootenay boundary got together this past weekend to talk over specific issues and challenges the region is experiencing.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

Crime Emily Joveski - April 17, 2026

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

Advocates share grief and frustration on 10 year anniversary of B.C.’s overdose crisis

Health Emily Joveski - April 14, 2026

Dozens gathered at the British Columbia legislature Tuesday to mark 10 years since the province declared a public health emergency over toxic drug deaths, as advocates said the crisis has worsened.

Sweeping changes to healthcare oversight take effect in B.C.

Health Emily Joveski - April 2, 2026

A major overhaul of how health professionals are regulated in British Columbia took effect Wednesday.

Province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health workers have come to work B.C.

Health Emily Joveski - March 17, 2026

More than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted jobs in British Columbia since last spring as the province ramps up recruitment to address ongoing health-care worker shortages.

HealthIM tool helps RCMP respond to mental health crises in East Kootenay

Health Layne Gallant - March 8, 2026

A new digital public safety tool called HealthIM has launched across RCMP detachments in Cranbrook, Columbia Valley, Creston, Elk Valley Regional, Kimberley, and Golden.

Surgery access in Alberta available again

Health Josiah Spyker - March 5, 2026

B.C. residents can once again book certain surgeries in Alberta under a renewed agreement between the two provinces that took effect March 1.

Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre boosts access to local care

M.D. of Elkford Layne Gallant - January 23, 2026

The Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) has been providing urgent and same day primary care to folks close to home for six months now.

B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

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