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B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears

VICTORIA — British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of almost $129 billion less than two weeks before the start of a provincial election campaign where economic stability and future progress are expected to be major i
Who are the Canucks 2024 Young Stars Classic invitees?

Who are the Canucks 2024 Young Stars Classic invitees?

The Canucks invited Ty Halaburda, Deagan McMillan, Cooper Walker, Joe Arntsen, and Jonathan Lemieux to join their prospects on their roster for the 2024 Young Stars Classic.
Langley man dead after drowning in Cultus Lake

Langley man dead after drowning in Cultus Lake

A dive team located the man's body on Sunday.
Squamish high school students given laptops for school year

Squamish high school students given laptops for school year

The new program comes after cellphone restrictions were mandated on Sept. 3 across all B.C. schools.
New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

New power generation, transmission and distribution to cost B.C. $57B

Population growth, provincial policies focused on decarbonization and industry development expected to drive demand for more clean electricity
Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

VANCOUVER — British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp.
Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Shelter costs increased nationally by 20.6 per cent from 2018 to 2022
Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

Vancouver Coastal Health slammed for routinely breaking access to information laws

During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at Vancouver Coastal Health broke FOI laws in eight out of 10 requests, prompting Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. Michael Harvey to pen eight recommendations for reform; Harvey says some progress is being made.
Out with the old, in with the new—footbridge at Brohm Lake

Out with the old, in with the new—footbridge at Brohm Lake

The new bridge is expected to open in late spring 2025.
Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

Photos: See these stunning images of Birkenhead Lake fire

As of Sept. 10, a spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service said the wildfire continues to be held, as it has for about a week, and remains at about 770 hectares in size.