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B.C. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules targeting repeat and violent offenders.  The...

BCGEU says mediation talks progressing as strike impacts widen across B.C.

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) said Thursday progress is steady as mediation talks between the union and the province continued for a sixth...

BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservative Party’s management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to...

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by...

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury. The province...

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to...

B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL)...

B.C. and Alberta saw largest rent declines as prices fall across Canada, says report

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although...

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs.  Attorney General Niki...

Construction industry applauds B.C.’s proposed prompt payment legislation

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Construction industry groups in British Columbia are welcoming proposed legislation aimed at ensuring contractors are paid on time. The Construction...

Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast...
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