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Here are the election promises parties are making in B.C.
The British Columbia's New Democrats released the party's platform on Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19.
B.C. NDP unveils election platform, Conservatives promise to axe ICBC monopoly
The New Democrats have already announced many components of the platform, including recent promises for an annual tax cut worth $1,000 for the average family starting next year, and a plan to fast-track factory-built homes.
Investigators now probe cause of gas well fire north of Calgary
An energy company that runs a natural gas well north of Calgary says a roughly 24-hour fire that injured five workers has finally been snuffed out.
Saskatchewan election campaign starts today
Polls suggest a tightening race between the two parties, with the NDP seeing greater support in Regina and Saskatoon, while the Saskatchewan Party remains strong in rural areas.
U.S. Inflation Reduction Act causing cross border exodus of Canadian talented CEOs
"You can just see the brainpower heading south," said Ken Seitz, the CEO of Saskatoon-based Nutrien Inc., adding the tax credits and subsidies offered through act are drawing investment dollars south of the border when it comes to things like renewable energy and carbon capture and storage.
How much has B.C.'s cost of living risen since the NDP came to power in 2017?
Overall the index was up 21 per cent in B.C., and 20.1 per cent in all of Canada.
Teck Resources partially closes zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire
The company says the fire happened Wednesday, but there were no injuries and it doesn't expect any environmental damage due to the fire.
Quebec says First Nations must pay hydro bills
Ian Lafrenière, the minister responsible for Indigenous relations, was reacting to a Radio-Canada report that found that members of some Indigenous communities hadn't paid their electricity for years, resulting in a $250-million bill the utility is reportedly unsure how to collect.
PM Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert 'it's a tough time' in Canada, but he won't give up
The PM said it's important to invest in people by moving forward with $10 a day child care, dental care and pharmacare so that diabetes medication and prescription contraception will be free.