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Providing new funding for community shuttle services

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9:00 AM

As much as $75,000 will support passenger transportation in central, northern B.C.


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Minister’s, MLA’s statements on supporting farmers by buying B.C. products

Monday, August 17, 2026 3:20 PM

Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, has released the following statement about how choosing to buy B.C. products can help farmers in communities suffering from wildfires:


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Helping people with vision loss build careers

Monday, August 17, 2026 2:15 PM
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Skills training, paid work experience offered for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision


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Getting hands-on carpentry training in the Kootenays

Monday, August 17, 2026 10:45 AM
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Federal, provincial investments are supporting workers, employers in region


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More support for people affected by wildfire smoke

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:06 PM

Free N95 respirator masks protect people from wildfire smoke, poor air quality


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Supporting evacuees update

Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:00 AM

Government continues to send supports


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Reopening of Highway 97 near Clinton

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM

Drivers are advised of the impending opening of Highway 97 between Clinton and 70 Mile House in the south Cariboo, currently closed due to the Pear Lake Wildfire.


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Traffic-pattern changes coming for Highway 1 at Mount Lehman Road

Friday, August 14, 2026 3:35 PM

Drivers are advised to expect overnight traffic-pattern changes when travelling Highway 1 eastbound at Mount Lehman Road, starting as early as Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.


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Premier announces three cabinet changes

Friday, August 14, 2026 10:42 AM
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Premier David Eby has announced three changes to cabinet following Brenda Bailey’s, Minister of Finance, decision to take a leave for cancer treatment and recovery.


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Bridge replacement planned for Marion Main Forest Service Road on Vancouver Island

Friday, August 14, 2026 9:30 AM

Temporary road closure will enable road-safety maintenance, upgrades


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Inviting residents of Cariboo region to comment on timber supply review

Thursday, August 13, 2026 8:00 AM

Public can provide feedback about how much timber can be harvested


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Premier’s statement following visit with wildfire evacuees, responders

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3:55 PM

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement after speaking in Penticton with evacuees, local leaders and emergency personnel responding to wildfires:


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Update on supports for Summerland-area evacuees

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 11:15 AM
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Government continues to send supports


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