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Kitimat Hospital Foundation Raises Over $220,000 at 2025 Gala
The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) is thrilled to announce a successful 2025 fundraising gala, which raised an incredible $220,300 for vital healthcare projects at Kitimat General Hospital...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

BC Government Seeks Public Input on Water Management Permitting Changes
The B.C. government is reviewing its permitting process for the natural-resource sector and is inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes related to water management. These reforms aim...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

Mayors Advocate for Stronger Support for Resource Development in BC
At the "Get It Done" conference in Campbell River, mayors from across British Columbia gathered to call for increased support for resource development. The event brought together leaders from rural an...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

B.C. Draws Growing Number of U.S. Health-Care Workers
British Columbia is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for U.S. health-care professionals, with more than 1,400 job applications since May 2025-a number that's doubled in recent months. O...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com

Upgrades Enhance Accessibility at Seven Sisters and Lakelse Lake Parks
Seven Sisters Park and Lakelse Lake Park are receiving significant upgrades to improve accessibility and outdoor recreation. A $400,000 project is underway at Seven Sisters Park to enhance the Watson ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

Legal Challenge in B.C. Over Environmental Assessment of Proposed Mega Mine
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is in B.C. Supreme Court this week challenging a decision by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) that the Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) mine project is "substantia...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

Premier David Eby Promotes B.C.'s Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Potential in New York
Premier David Eby is in New York from September 21 to 23, where he is promoting British Columbia as a global leader in clean energy and critical minerals. His mission coincides with Climate Week NYC, ...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

B.C. Natural Gas Sector Contributes $10.8 Billion to Local Economy, New Report Finds
The natural gas sector in British Columbia has spent $10.8 billion on supply chain expenditures from 2018 to 2024, according to the latest iTOTEM Analytics report, "Natural Gas Builds B.C." released b...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

Conservatives Criticize Prime Minister Carney's Recognition of Hamas State
On September 21, the Conservative Party released a statement condemning Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to recognize the Hamas State. The Conservatives argue that the Prime Minister is using thi...
Sabrina Spencer Sep 22, 2025

Canada Recognizes the State of Palestine: A Step Toward Peace in the Middle East
On September 21, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will formally recognize the State of Palestine. This decision, part of Canada's long-standing support for a two-state solution, aims to rev...
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