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Bigger and more B.C. family benefit cheques coming in July

Bigger and more B.C. family benefit cheques coming in July

With the provincial government set to increase its debt from $89 billion to $156 billion between 2022 and 2027, some tax money is trickling back down to families.
On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

On socio-economic indicators, B.C. ranks middle of the road

B.C. scores high on quality of life, lower on economic well being
Opinion: B.C.’s mining sector is at risk of losing jobs, investments and multi-generational opportunities

Opinion: B.C.’s mining sector is at risk of losing jobs, investments and multi-generational opportunities

All stakeholders need to get onside to develop a consistent, streamlined regulatory framework for mining in the province
Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Opinion: Post-pandemic hangover sees B.C. businesses lead delinquency surge

Opinion: Post-pandemic hangover sees B.C. businesses lead delinquency surge

CEBA loans, high interest rates, inflation create a perfect storm for struggling businesses.
Paladin Energy buying Fission Uranium in stock deal valued at $1.1 billion

Paladin Energy buying Fission Uranium in stock deal valued at $1.1 billion

KELOWNA, B.C. — Fission Uranium Corp. has signed a deal to be acquired by Australian company Paladin Energy Ltd. in an all-stock agreement valued at about $1.1 billion. Under the proposal, Fission shareholders will receive 0.
Oil and gas industry making risky play in response to greenwashing law: experts

Oil and gas industry making risky play in response to greenwashing law: experts

The oil and gas industry is taking a risk in its response to new greenwashing rules, communications experts say, but they add the opinions of Canadians are already so divided that the actions may have little effect.
B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

B.C.'s new information commissioner maintains 'major concern' with FOI system

Commissioner Michael Harvey says B.C. public bodies choosing to charge $10 for FOI applications need to process payments with expediency.
In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

VICTORIA — A beam of sunlight poked through the log beam roof of Victoria's Mungo Martin House, creating smoky shadows as Indigenous dancers circled a fire in a celebration of wild salmon.
Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chair

Lisa Dominato: "My priority is to address the public concerns over transparency, accountability, and overall governance of Metro Vancouver."