BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
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36% Bias Score
B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage
British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.
B.C. Launches Provincewide Short-Term Rental Registry to Tackle Housing Shortage
British Columbia launched a provincewide short-term rental registry on Monday, requiring registration by May 1st, with penalties for non-compliance starting June 1st, and annual fees ranging from $100 to $600; the goal is to address housing affordability concerns and crack down on illegal operators.
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44% Bias Score
Permanently Banned Midwife Charged with Manslaughter in Baby's Death
A British Columbia woman, Gloria Lemay, permanently banned from midwifery since 2000, was arrested and charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby she assisted in delivering on December 27, 2023, who died on January 6, 2024; police believe her actions led to the child's death.
Permanently Banned Midwife Charged with Manslaughter in Baby's Death
A British Columbia woman, Gloria Lemay, permanently banned from midwifery since 2000, was arrested and charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby she assisted in delivering on December 27, 2023, who died on January 6, 2024; police believe her actions led to the child's death.
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40% Bias Score
British Columbia's Permitting Delays Cripple Mineral Exploration
In British Columbia, excessive permitting delays averaging five months but reaching three years for some mineral exploration projects cause significant economic hardship, impacting businesses, individuals, and local communities, jeopardizing the province's future resource security.
British Columbia's Permitting Delays Cripple Mineral Exploration
In British Columbia, excessive permitting delays averaging five months but reaching three years for some mineral exploration projects cause significant economic hardship, impacting businesses, individuals, and local communities, jeopardizing the province's future resource security.
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56% Bias Score
B.C.'s Budget Deficit Hits Record High at $9.4 Billion
British Columbia's 2024-2025 budget deficit is projected to reach a record \$9.4 billion, a \$429 million increase from the September estimate, due to lower revenues and increased spending, prompting a temporary hiring freeze in the public service while the government plans to invest in economic gro...
B.C.'s Budget Deficit Hits Record High at $9.4 Billion
British Columbia's 2024-2025 budget deficit is projected to reach a record \$9.4 billion, a \$429 million increase from the September estimate, due to lower revenues and increased spending, prompting a temporary hiring freeze in the public service while the government plans to invest in economic gro...
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40% Bias Score
"B.C. boosts film tax credits to attract major productions"
"British Columbia increased tax credits for film and TV productions to 36% for international projects and 36% for Canadian content, adding a 2% bonus for projects over $200 million, effective January 1, 2025, aiming to boost the industry after a year of challenges and restore previous regional tax c...
"B.C. boosts film tax credits to attract major productions"
"British Columbia increased tax credits for film and TV productions to 36% for international projects and 36% for Canadian content, adding a 2% bonus for projects over $200 million, effective January 1, 2025, aiming to boost the industry after a year of challenges and restore previous regional tax c...
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44% Bias Score
Northern B.C. and Yukon EV Charging Corridor Completed
The installation of fast EV chargers along Highways 37 and the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia and Yukon Territory, spearheaded by First Nations communities and government partnerships, has dramatically improved long-distance electric vehicle travel, solving previous range anxiety issues...
Northern B.C. and Yukon EV Charging Corridor Completed
The installation of fast EV chargers along Highways 37 and the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia and Yukon Territory, spearheaded by First Nations communities and government partnerships, has dramatically improved long-distance electric vehicle travel, solving previous range anxiety issues...
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44% Bias Score
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
Washington Bans Open-Net Fish Farms, Leaving B.C. as Only West Coast Permitter
Washington state banned all commercial open-net fish farms due to escaped farmed salmon threatening wild salmon populations and ecosystem damage, leaving British Columbia as the only remaining jurisdiction on the upper West Coast to permit this type of fish farm; the ban will not apply to closed, la...
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16% Bias Score
Kootenay Lake Ferry Strike Threatens to Isolate Small Communities
A labor dispute between the BC General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine has caused significant disruption to ferry service in the Kootenay Lake area, affecting the communities of Harrop, Procter, and Glade, who are facing potential isolation and economic hardship.
Kootenay Lake Ferry Strike Threatens to Isolate Small Communities
A labor dispute between the BC General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine has caused significant disruption to ferry service in the Kootenay Lake area, affecting the communities of Harrop, Procter, and Glade, who are facing potential isolation and economic hardship.
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48% Bias Score
British Columbia Under Avalanche Warning Due to Severe Storms
Avalanche Canada issued "considerable" and "moderate" avalanche warnings for much of British Columbia due to a series of storms causing significant snowfall and strong winds, leading to unstable snowpack; a recent avalanche near Whistler involving five skiers highlights the danger.
British Columbia Under Avalanche Warning Due to Severe Storms
Avalanche Canada issued "considerable" and "moderate" avalanche warnings for much of British Columbia due to a series of storms causing significant snowfall and strong winds, leading to unstable snowpack; a recent avalanche near Whistler involving five skiers highlights the danger.
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32% Bias Score
B.C. Deficit Balloons to \$9.4 Billion Amidst Revenue Shortfalls and Spending Commitments
British Columbia's deficit has risen to \$9.4 billion due to lower tax revenues and increased spending commitments, prompting a government hiring freeze and raising concerns about the feasibility of election promises.
B.C. Deficit Balloons to \$9.4 Billion Amidst Revenue Shortfalls and Spending Commitments
British Columbia's deficit has risen to \$9.4 billion due to lower tax revenues and increased spending commitments, prompting a government hiring freeze and raising concerns about the feasibility of election promises.
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40% Bias Score
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
BC Government Imposes Hiring Freeze Amidst Record Deficit
Facing a record \$9-billion deficit, the British Columbia government implemented an immediate hiring freeze for most civil service positions, excluding essential frontline roles, ahead of upcoming union contract negotiations.
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48% Bias Score