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Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says 64 temporary jobs went to ineligible people previously appointed under government orders-in-council, diverting career development opportunities from public servants.

B.C.’s property tax deferment program can help those who are house-rich and cash-poor. Here are some common questions and considerations before applying.

The sector accounted for total direct revenues of close to $5.9 billion last year, says the industry group

It’s expected the construction manager will be chosen by August, with construction anticipated to begin next summer

Kamloops mill increases reliance on wildfire wood from 2% to 33% in one year

Usually, there’s gap from when property goes under contract to when sale is done. Instead, there’s been a ‘turbo-charge’ to getting these deals done.

Salmon farm opponents applaud Trudeau government decision to shut down open net salmon farms

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The company behind a natural gas project near Squamish, B.C., has withdrawn its application for a local permit to house workers in a converted cruise ship, and is instead pressing ahead on the basis of a provincial order.

The welder had continued to cut metal in a confined space on a ship for 40 minutes after a gas-monitor alarm started sounding, says WorkSafeBC.

The development is expected to be completed in early 2026