B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks
—— By Rob Shaw/Glacier Media B.C.’s three opposition parties united this week to...
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Merritt council seeks solution amid housing legislative changes
Merritt’s city council will be taking a closer look into provincial housing legislation changes...
B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles
—— By The Canadian Press Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in...
Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says
—— By The Canadian Press A report says more than 126,000 children in British...
B.C. government announces drought preparedness workshops
—— By Kenneth Wong The B.C. government prepares for potential summer droughts...
B.C. marks one-year anniversary of drug decriminalization amid mixed reactions
—– By Kenneth Wong January 31 marked the one-year anniversary of the...
Low snow pack raises alarm for potential drought across B.C., including Merritt
Low snow pack levels across the province are raising concerns that B.C. may be facing another year...
B.C. restricts cellphones at schools, targets social media firms with new legislation
—- By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is restricting...
Provincial housing bill to impact Merritt
— By Riley Donovan On Nov. 29, Bill 44 passed the legislature 45-29, after the NDP...
B.C. government aware of significant dike problems before 2021 flood, report says
A new report claims the City of Merritt and officials with the British Columbia government were...
Province caps 2024 rent increases at 3.5 percent citing increasing cost of living
The provincial government has announced that rent increases will be capped at 3.5 percent in 2024, representing a 1.5 percent increase in the limit from 2023.
Canada’s first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C., health officials say
British Columbia health officials have detected Canada’s first known case of the new COVID-19...
Wildfire related travel ban lifted for most southern Interior communities
A travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire affected southern Interior was lifted at midnight, according to B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management.
B.C. government rescinds travel ban in parts of province
UPDATE, AUG. 23, 7:39 A.M. — The travel ban to hotels and campgrounds in some wildfire...
B.C. residents to access medications used in rare diseases’ treatments
British Columbians will now be able to access medications used to treat rare diseases more easily....
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
Mayor pleads with provincial government to fix ER crisis in town
Mayor Mike Goetz said his frustration level is getting to a boiling point every time there is a new closure announcement of the emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Health Connect Registry expanded to all B.C. communities
The registry is hosted by HealthLinkBC, and offers patients seeking care the opportunity to input their information and be matched with a medical professional.
New forestry management engagement practices in play, local workers seeking timeline on permits
The provincial government announced in a recent press release that immediate steps are being taken to help protect rare forest habitats, as well as expand forest management and planning through public engagement. The changes come after extensive consultation with First Nations, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
Province announces new extreme weather funding for farmers and ranchers
The provincial government announced in a recent press release that it is making new funding available to support farmers and ranchers become more resilient to flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat.
