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B.C. opts into federal temporary foreign worker exemption for rural employers, but rejects higher cap

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is partially opting into a federal temporary foreign worker (TFW) program aimed at providing relief for rural employers facing labour shortages.

B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall session of Parliament on Monday. 

B.C. sending 1,600 overdose prevention kits to post-secondary schools

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government is distributing 1,600 naloxone kits to public post-secondary institutions in the province. 

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

Over 90 per cent of racist incident helpline callers had needs met; says Province

Provincial John White -
When it comes to BC’s racist incident helpline, 93.7 per cent of callers say their needs were met. That comes...

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Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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