Tag: Provincial

B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

Report recommends sweeping reforms to how B.C. addresses gender-based violence

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

A new report says gender‑based violence should be declared an epidemic in B.C., and offers several recommendations for the province to better address the issue.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 25, 2025

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.

Province working to have rapid responses towards US tariffs

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 13, 2025

The province has put forward legislation to respond to further tariff threats and implementations in a timely manner. This comes...

Nearly $37 million to help gender-based violence survivors

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 13, 2025

Survivors of gender-based violence will be getting rent support from the BC and federal governments. The BC Government announced that...

BC NDP and BC Greens agreement finalized

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 13, 2025

The BC NDP and BC Greens have finalized an agreement to work together in the legislature. The caucus chairs for...

BC Government fast-tracking credential approval for American-trained health professionals

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 12, 2025

The BC Government will be fast-tracking the approval of credentials from American health care professionals. Health Minister Josie Osborne says...

US alcohol to be removed from BC Liquor stores

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 11, 2025

All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting this week. That comes from Premier David Eby in...

Former BC Conservative MLA’s to sit as independents in the legislature

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 11, 2025

Three ex MLAs with the Conservative Party of BC told reporters today (Monday) that they have made a decision...

BC Hydro customers to get affordable connection costs starting this summer

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 10, 2025

Updates to a BC Hydro policy looks to make the cost of connections more affordable for customers. The BC Utilities...

Commercial trucks travelling through BC to Alaska will pay up

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 7, 2025

Premier David Eby says the uncertainty around US Tariffs needs to stop. Eby says his government plans to introduce tariff-response...

BC and Ottawa sign agreement on pharmacare coverage

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 7, 2025

BC and Ottawa have inked a deal to provide a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications to BC residents...

Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism

Provincial Storrm Lennie - March 6, 2025

The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister...

COFI “disappointed” by absence of support for Forestry Sector in BC Budget 2025

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 6, 2025

BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI)’s president, Kim Haakstad, is feeling “disappointed by the absence” of support for the...

Eby predicting more tariff exemptions, but continues call for all tariffs to be dropped

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 6, 2025

BC Premier David Eby is predicting more exemptions from American tariffs, as President Trump realizes the damage he’s causing...

Drivers encouraged to sleep more ahead of Daylight Saving

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 6, 2025

With Daylight Saving Time coming this weekend, drivers should get more rest before hitting the road. On Sunday morning, the...

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