Tag: University of British Columbia

B.C. launches up to $40 million investment fund with UBC

Business Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is launching a new $40 million venture fund with the University of British Columbia to help turn campus research into high-growth companies.

New method found to match young cancer patients with the right drugs

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
A Canadian research team has developed a new way to quickly determine personalized treatments for young cancer patients. The team,...

UBC survey reveals medical service gaps in rural communities

News Jensen Shields -
A University of British Columbia research project aims to give rural communities the evidence they need improve health services...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

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

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

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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