B.C. water experts say the province isn't doing enough to prepare for worsening drought as parts of the Interior face the highest drought rating for another dry summer.
Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall.Â
As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.
The B.C. government has released new floodplain maps for 58 communities in three major river basins, saying the updated information will help residents and local governments better prepare for future flooding.
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.Â
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
