Category Archives: News
Unifor signs declaration to strive for diversity and inclusion
Unifor's joining in the efforts to make forestry diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Unifor has done so by signing a declaration that states six concrete steps forestry employers can take to meet those...
Jun 29, 2023
BC details progress on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The first annual report since the establishment of BC's Declaration Act Action Plan last year has been released. Spanning April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, the report details the province's implementa...
Jun 29, 2023
Coastal GasLink Pipeline hits 90 percent overall completion
Coastal GasLink crews are ramping up for summer as they hit 90 percent overall completion. Three out of eight total sections have fully installed pipe adding up to a total of 662 kilometres. Meanwhile...
Jun 29, 2023
Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach kicks off Summer tour
Currently on Summer break from the House of Commons, Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach is going on tour. Bachrach will be visiting over a dozen communities in his riding and is hoping to hear f...
Jun 28, 2023
Province introduces online booking for pharmacists
Starting tomorrow, BC residents will be able to book an appointment with pharmacists for minor ailments or contraceptives. That comes after pharmacists' scope of practice was expanded on June 1 to pre...
Jun 28, 2023
BC Resource and Energy Table releases first collaboration framework to build net-zero economy
A team consisting of representatives for Ottawa, the province, and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs has released an energy and resources framework. Launched last June, that team has been working to find ...
Jun 28, 2023
Port workers issue 72 hour strike notice
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has issued a 72 hour strike notice after months of bargaining. Discussions between the ILWU and the BC Maritime Employers Association have been on going...
Jun 28, 2023
Federal Government releases National Adaptation Strategy for climate change impacts
Canada has released their National Adaptation Strategy to combat climate change effects. Created over the course of two years, the plan outlines a framework to reduce the impacts of climate-related di...
Jun 27, 2023
First Nations wellness centre in Williams Lake gets new name
A First Nations Wellness Centre in Williams Lake has announced their new name. Originally opened in November 2022, a celebration was held to announce its new title as the All Nations Healing House. Th...
Jun 27, 2023
Prince Rupert moves forward with interim parking development in Cow Bay
Prince Rupert is moving forward with their work to increase parking in Cow Bay. An interim gravel parking area will be developed along the cleared south side of George Hills Way which awaits future de...
Jun 27, 2023