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B.C. appoints veteran mediator Vince Ready to step into dispute with nurses’ union

Health Emily Joveski -
The Labour Ministry said Friday that mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers will work with the Health Employers Association of B.C. (HEABC) and the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU) for 10 days in an effort to resolve their contract dispute.

Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.

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Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

Health
No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.