BC & world news

On February 15, 2011, the BC government announced that legislation is now in place banning mining and oil and gas development in the Flathead. For years, pressure has been on the British Columbia government Full story

Are the all-wise politicians in Victoria already having second thoughts about their tough new drinking and driving law? It would seem so. British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Full story

As part of the BC government’s ongoing commitment to road safety, speed limits and safe driving habits in constructions zones are now being enforced by an increased RCMP presence. Transportation and Full story

More than 175 organizations across British Columbia will receive a share of the $747,760 Community Gaming Grants announced today by BC Minister of Housing and Social Development, Rich Coleman. Archivists, Full story

If you are already dreaming of your next season’s camping trip to one of British Columbia’s beautiful provincial parks, you will be happy to know that you can reserve your favorite spot now! — and Full story

News of Gordon Campbell’s resignation comes as no surprise to Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour. But he warns that an entire decade of failed policies will not end with Campbell’s Full story

Over the last few days, I have been deeply troubled by the concerted effort that has been made by the BC Liberal government to discredit those who have spoken out against the HST. I am also troubled by Full story

British Columbia’s Auditor General has just released a report on the conservation of ecological integritiy in BC parks and protected areas and the news is bleak. His findings were that environmental Full story

George Abbott, Minister of Education in the B.C. Liberal cabinet, formally announced his resignation from the cabinet this morning, Thursday, November 26, 2010, in order to officially enter the race to Full story

“After considerable soul searching and discussion with my family I have decided to ask the BC Liberal Party executive to hold a leadership convention at the earliest possible date to select a new leader Full story

If you could be the one to decide where the British Columbia taxpayer’s money should be spent and were given three areas from which to choose, how would you decide to spend it? Would you: 1) fund new Full story

by Ministry of Environment. Concerns about fish populations and water supplies has prompted a request for proactive water conservation in the Southern Interior, Environment Minister Barry Penner Full story

Bill Bennett, the BC government’s Energy Minister, was fired from his cabinet post today, Wednesday, November 17, 2010, as a result of his bold call for Premier Gordon Campbell to step down immediately Full story

Small business owners in British Columbia, give yourselves a huge pat on the back! You have played the starring role in the recovery of BC’s economy! As he released Small Business Profile 2010 Full story

Drivers in British Columbia may have to rethink their driving speeds around the province. While we have had plenty of warning about the tough new penalties for impaired driving coming into effect starting Full story

The government of British Columbia is determined to catch the impaired drivers on the province’s roads and to accomplish this Herculean task, is about to implement on September 20, 2010 what will be Full story