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Average asking rent declines 3.6% nationwide, 4.5% in British Columbia
In the latest National Rent Report issued by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, it was found that the average asking rent across all types of residential property types in Canada had fallen by 3.6% - the larg...
Aug 07, 2025 vkyryl / Depositphotos.com
Province and BC Green Caucus Release Primary Care System Report
The Province of British Columbia, in collaboration with the BC Green Caucus, has unveiled the first of two reports assessing the state of B.C.'s primary care system. The report highlights the signific...
Aug 07, 2025
B.C. Closes 2024-25 Fiscal Year with $7.3 Billion Deficit, Lower than Expected
B.C.'s fiscal year 2024-25 ended with a $7.3 billion deficit, which was $564 million lower than originally forecast. The province faced high costs and climate emergencies but still managed to make sig...
Aug 07, 2025
B.C. High Schools to Stock Naloxone Kits and Defibrillators
By December 2025, all secondary schools in British Columbia will be required to stock naloxone kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This new policy is part of a province-wide effort to i...
Aug 07, 2025
Kitsumkalum First Nation Announces Treaty Ratification Date
Kitsumkalum First Nation has officially announced that the date for their treaty ratification vote will be Saturday, November 1st, 2025. This vote will determine whether the Kitsumkalum people accept ...
Aug 07, 2025
Gitxsan Chiefs Meet with BC Chief Justice to Discuss Traditional Laws
On August 6th, forty-eight Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs gathered in Hazelton to meet with BC's Chief Justice in an effort to have their traditional laws recognized in BC Supreme Court. The session marks ...
Aug 07, 2025 Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs welcoming procession for BC Chief Justice Marchand
Photo Credit: Gitxsan Huwilp Government
Wet'suwet'en Chiefs to Return to Court in Climate Justice Fight
On August 21st, two Wet'suwet'en Chiefs from the Likhts'amisyu Clan will be back in court for a second Motion to Strike hearing. This case, which began in 2020, challenges Canada's failure to uphold i...
Aug 07, 2025
Boil Water Notice Issued for Prince Rupert
A Boil Water Notice is now in effect for all of Prince Rupert until further notice, as multiple laboratory tests have detected the presence of total coliform bacteria in the drinking water. Residents ...
Aug 07, 2025
Kitimat's Water Treatment Upgrade on Track for Completion
Construction of Kitimat's new water treatment plant is advancing quickly, with significant progress made since breaking ground in March. Last week, crews completed the pouring of the main level concre...
Aug 07, 2025
New Shelter Opens in Williams Lake to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Williams Lake has expanded its support for people experiencing homelessness with the opening of Roots on First, a new year-round shelter providing 38 indoor spaces and wraparound services. The facilit...
Aug 07, 2025