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PBO suggests Liberal estimate of largesse from capital gains tax increase was overblown
That's two billion dollars less than the federal government projected in its spring budget.
B.C. port union to hold strike vote over automation dispute
A union representing foremen at British Columbia's ports says it is being forced to take an industry-wide strike vote after one employer refused to bargain about automation issues directly and it also wants the courts to weigh in.
Landslide clogging Chilcotin River could blow within a day, causing flooding as far as the Fraser River
A government statement says the landslide Wednesday blocked the river that feeds into the Fraser River, and a sudden release of water "may cause rapid rises in river levels downstream along the Fraser River" south to Hope, B.C.
Jury begins deliberation on murder-conspiracy trial tied to Alberta COVID blockade
A jury is set to begin deliberating today the fate of two men accused of conspiring to kill police at the Coutts, Alta., blockade in 2022.
Report on ship fire and containers lost off B.C.'s coast out today
The Transportation Safety Board will release its report today on the fire and loss of more than 100 containers from a cargo ship off British Columbia's coast.
Historic B.C. mining town of Barkerville set to reopen after fire threat
The historic town says in a news release that its programs will resume, though guests may see "elevated smoke" and its campgrounds, cottages and guest houses will remain closed until about mid-August.
BC MLA Teresa Wat quits BC United to run for B.C. Conservatives
Wat, an 11-year veteran at the B.C. legislature and a strong multicultural representative of the suburban Vancouver City of Richmond, says getting rid of David Eby's New Democrats is her top priority and Rustad's Conservatives offer the best opportunity.
350 wildfires alight in B.C.
British Columbia's minister of emergency management is scheduled to give an update on the wildfire situation today as some areas in the province cool off while others flare.
Six challenging wildfires still burning near B.C.'s Slocan Lake
The incident commander in charge of the fight to control six wildfires in British Columbia's Slocan Lake region says changing weather conditions in the area pose a challenge for crews.
Milder weather aids fire fighters battling Jasper wildfires
With temperatures in the area this week expected to linger in the mid 20s, Jasper National Park says it's vital to keep making progress at this time.