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No joke: Power bills go down tomorrow

No joke: Power bills go down tomorrow

BC Hydro bills to go down tomorrow by 1.4%, followed by increases in 2023 and 2024
B.C.'s health minister says update on potential fourth COVID-19 dose due Tuesday

B.C.'s health minister says update on potential fourth COVID-19 dose due Tuesday

VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province is preparing to provide an update this Tuesday on potentially making a fourth COVID-19 dose available to vulnerable people in British Columbia.
B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

B.C. sending some recovery funding to communities hard-hit by flooding

As of the end of February, around 909 residents are still out of their homes, according to the City of Merritt.
New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says.
Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Canadian bobsled, skeleton turmoil traced to controversial election

Minister of sport orders fast-track audit of Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton amid accusations that organization has caused athletes “physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering”
Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia.
Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that will close gaps in three pieces of legislation while potentially making it easier to dispute traffic violation tickets.
Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Rights ruling could have cross-border consequences

Companies’ duty to consult could extend to Indigenous groups in United States, expert says
B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

B.C. resident amongst first group of drivers in Canada to receive Tesla's new self-driving software

AI, take the wheel!
Health Canada recalls kids ponchos due to fire hazard

Health Canada recalls kids ponchos due to fire hazard

The Olaian ponchos, in various styles and colours, do not meet Canada’s flammability requirements for children’s sleepwear.