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Politics

A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.
Emergency Services

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.
Wildfires

REPLAY: B.C. officials provide wildfire, emergency update – Aug. 11

B.C. officials are providing a provincial update Tuesday at 11 a.m. as major wildfires in the Okanagan have forced thousands of people from their homes and prompted widespread evacuation orders and alerts.
Business

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.
Provincial

Flood warnings persist in B.C.’s Lower Mainland as 100 properties remain under evacuation order

Flood and rainfall warnings remain in effect across parts of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland as about 100 properties are under evacuation order.
Provincial

Abbotsford mayor blasts federal response amid Fraser Valley floods

Floodwaters in the Fraser Valley are expected to recede in the coming days, forecasters said, but uncertainty remains with more rain in the forecast...
Provincial

Evacuations, highway closures as floodwaters rise in southern B.C.

About 400 properties are under evacuation order and another 1,800 are on evacuation alert due to flooding in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford and the Okanagan-Similkameen region, officials said.
Provincial

B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike

Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers. 
Provincial

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.
Provincial

Advocacy group calls for national framework to support young farmers

A farmers' advocacy group says Canada urgently needs a national framework to address mounting challenges for young and first-generation farmers.
Provincial

B.C. Conservative leader says China should remain part of province’s trade strategy

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says China shouldn't be overlooked as the province works to diversify trade relationships in Asia.
Provincial

Eby to lead Asia trade mission as B.C. looks to diversify exports

Premier David Eby is set to visit Japan, Malaysia and South Korea early next month on a 10-day trade mission aimed at expanding and diversifying British Columbia’s export markets.