B.C.’s economy remains steady despite disruption and uncertainty from the global trade conflict, its First Quarterly Report shows.

The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions.

With warmer, drier conditions expected to increase across B.C., people are advised to stay prepared for climate-related emergencies.

Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less water.

BC Hydro has received a strong response to its call for new renewable power-generation projects while it continues to build out and strengthen B.C.’s electricity grid, creating jobs and supporting clean growth in communities such as Vancouver.