BC Ferries says they are in the first of a lengthy process that will eventually see six vessels replaced with seven diesel-hybrid electric boats. In an emailed statement, public affairs executive director Deborah Marshall says the New Major Vessels program is the largest part of a capital plan to modernize...

The Government of Canada has released the fall financial statement showing Canadians can expect an additional $20.8 billion in additional spending over the next six years.   Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2023 the fall economic statement in Parliament showing a focus on housing and making the cost of...

Shelter Point Distillery will need to provide more details before the regional district supports removing waterfront from the agricultural land reserve. Area D director John Rice, who represents the region, says the owner can always reapply. "I'm supporting that this is going to be denied, knowing full well that if Shelter...

The BC Green Party says the provincial government needs to significantly increase investment in non-market housing such as co-op, non-profit, government-run, and supportive housing, The Greens are calling on the BC NDP to show proactive leadership after the federal government offered support earlier this week for new non-market housing by...

The Government of Canada has released the fall financial statement showing Canadians can expect an additional $20.8 billion in additional spending over the next six years.   Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2023 the fall economic statement in Parliament showing a focus on housing and making the cost of...

The province says people in B.C. are invited to provide input to help inform the next stage of the Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan. According to the government, these plans help create clear outcomes for forest management in the defined areas. They add the plans have the following goals: To identify...