Tag: British Columbia
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BC South Coast Braces for Heavy Rain: Proactive Highway Closures and Flood Risks
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Prompts Proactive Highway Closures on BC’s South Coast British Columbia’s provincial government issued a cautionary update on Monday, signaling that heavy rain could trigger flooding and necessitate road closures across the South Coast. With moisture-laden systems moving through the region, transportation officials emphasized the importance of preparedness for commuters and travelers…
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Alerts Across British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and North Shore Mountains
Overview: Flood Risk rises as BC braces for more rain British Columbia is facing renewed rainfall that could trigger flooding across the Fraser Valley and the North Shore Mountains. Environment Canada has issued orange-level warnings as heavy downpours lash the region, contributing to power outages already affecting thousands in the Lower Mainland. Residents from Vancouver…
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Revisiting BC’s Grizzly Hunt Ban: Aftermath of Bella Coola Bear Attack
New scrutiny on BC’s grizzly hunting ban The Bella Coola bear attack has rekindled a public and political conversation about whether British Columbia should revisit its ban on grizzly hunting. BC’s policy, enacted at the end of 2017, largely restricted grizzly hunting with a narrow exemption for First Nations communities hunting for food. As communities…
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BC Grizzly Hunt Ban Under Scrutiny Again After Bella Coola Bear Attack
Introduction: A renewed debate in British Columbia The recent bear attack on a school group in British Columbia’s Central Coast has intensified conversations about the province’s long-standing ban on grizzly hunting. Enacted at the end of 2017, the ban allows First Nations communities to hunt grizzly bears for food while prohibiting other commercial or sport…
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Grizzly Bear Attack Strikes Students in British Columbia’s Central Coast
Overview of the incident A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers in a remote community along British Columbia’s Central Coast on Thursday, injuring several people. The incident occurred in a setting that underscores the challenges of safety in remote, wilderness-adjacent communities. Local school officials, police, and conservation authorities are coordinating a response…
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Grizzly Bear Attack in BC injures Students and Teachers
Overview of the Incident A grizzly bear attack occurred on Thursday in a remote community on British Columbia’s Central Coast, injuring several students and teachers. The incident took place in Bella Coola, a region known for its rugged terrain and seasonal wildlife activity. Local authorities, school officials, and conservation officers are coordinating the response and…
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Grizzly Bear Attack Injures Students and Teachers in British Columbia’s Central Coast
Overview of the Incident A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on Thursday in a remote community along British Columbia’s Central Coast, injuring several individuals. The attack occurred in a setting understood to be near a school or school-occupied area, prompting a swift response from local police, school officials, and conservation authorities.…
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Saskatchewan Joins Talks on Potential B.C. Pipeline and West Coast Tanker Re-allowance
Overview: Saskatoon to Ottawa in on-the-record pipeline discussions In a move that broadens the scope of inter-provincial energy cooperation, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe indicated that his government is actively involved in discussions surrounding a potential oil pipeline project in northern British Columbia. The talks also touch on the controversial question of re-allowing oil tankers to…
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BC Premier honors Global BC reporter Richard Zussman in heartfelt tribute
Tribute highlights a long career of public service On the final day of the current session at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, a retirement tribute unfolded for a familiar face in BC journalism. Global BC reporter Richard Zussman, who has spent years covering political developments with careful analysis and keen observation, received an emotional…
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Premier Eby Pays Warm Tribute to Richard Zussman on Last Day at Legislature
Tribute from the Premier as Zussman Wraps a Distinguished BC Legislative Run On the final day of his tenure at the British Columbia Legislative Assembly, veteran Global BC reporter Richard Zussman received a heartfelt tribute from Premier David Eby. The moment, rich with the weight of decades spent reporting on provincial politics and public policy,…