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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. lost 26,000 full-time jobs while gaining 20,600 part-time jobs

B.C. lost 5,500 jobs in August as the unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent, with full-time employment falling by 26,000 positions.

Errors in B.C. budget leave $1.5B hole in B.C.’s natural gas revenue forecast

British Columbia overstated its projected natural gas royalty revenues by about $1.5 billion over five years because of calculation errors.

Eby makes mini cabinet shuffle as minister undergoes cancer treatment

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

Province clears way for $2-billion FortisBC LNG expansion in Delta

The British Columbia government has cleared the way for FortisBC's proposed $2-billion expansion of its Tilbury liquefied natural gas facility in Delta by exempting the project from a key regulatory review.

B.C. condemns latest U.S. tariffs, vows to strengthen trade beyond United States

The British Columbia government is criticizing the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the measures will hurt workers and businesses on both sides of the border while reinforcing the need to diversify the province's trading relationships.

BC to to triple public EV charging network by 2035

The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.

Construction begins on Revelstoke dam expansion

B.C. Hydro says construction has begun on a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station, a project expected to add 500 megawatts of capacity to the province's power system by 2032.

B.C. mulling Site E dam and other new energy projects

The B.C. government is considering reviving two long-dormant hydroelectric projects, including the proposed Site E dam on the Peace River, as it looks for new sources of electricity to meet growing demand.

Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG to announce major export deal with German company

Premier David Eby said Tuesday that a major liquefied natural gas export deal between B.C.’s Ksi Lisims LNG project and Germany would mark a significant step toward a final investment decision on the proposed multibillion-dollar facility.

BC Hydro relocating Site C camp for North Coast Transmission Line construction

BC Hydro says it will reuse Site C worker camp facilities to support construction of its $6-billion North Coast Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.

B.C. won’t drop electric vehicle mandates, Eby tells Ontario’s Doug Ford

British Columbia Premier David Eby defended the province’s electric-vehicle sales mandates after receiving a letter this week from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project

The agreement was signed Tuesday in Prince George, where the B.C. Natural Resources Forum is being held this week. The post BC Hydro signs agreement to supply power to proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project appeared first on AM 1150.

Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 “urgent” climate actions

An annual report backed by hundreds of British Columbia organizations says the province is backsliding on its climate commitments. The post Civil society groups give B.C. failing grade on 8 out of 10 “urgent” climate actions appeared first on AM 1150.

Clean BC review says province due to fall short of 2030 targets, raises concerns about LNG expansion

An independent review of British Columbia's climate action plan says the province is mostly on the right track, though some sectors are not expected to meet their 2030 emissions targets. The post Clean BC review says province due to fall short of 2030 targets, raises concerns about LNG expansion appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line

The government’s bill to accelerate the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Wednesday evening, despite opposition from B.C. Conservatives and the Greens. The post B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line appeared first on AM 1150.

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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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