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Unions demand next ferries be built in B.C.

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  • provincial Hon Chan pleads not guilty to assault and uttering threats charges
    British Columbia legislator Hon Chan, a Richmond Centre MLA elected in 2024 on a B.C. Conservative banner, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and uttering threats related to alleged intimate partner violence dating back to 2024.
  • provincial Unions demand B.C. Ferries vessels be built in B.C.
    A coalition of 17 trade unions representing over 7,000 workers has launched a campaign calling for B.C. Ferries to build future vessels domestically rather than contracting with foreign shipyards, citing B.C.'s existing shipbuilding capacity and the loss of economic benefits when procurement goes overseas.
  • regional Mysterious floating island spotted on Williston Lake near Mackenzie · indexed on Local human-interest & lifestyle stories — Kamloops 2026
    A floating island measuring about one hectare, composed of logs and decaying debris, has reappeared on Williston Lake in northern B.C. after drifting approximately 30 kilometres, prompting BC Hydro to warn boaters to stay away due to safety concerns.
  • provincial Fall storm brings heavy rain and strong winds to B.C. coast
    Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for B.C.'s north and central coasts, with forecasts of heavy rainfall Tuesday and strong winds Tuesday night that could trigger localized flooding and increase landslide risk.
  • provincial B.C. Conservative Party faces caucus exodus under Kerry-Lynne Findlay
    Seven B.C. Conservative MLAs have resigned from caucus in the past month amid criticism of party leadership under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, with former member Bruce Banman characterizing the party direction as pursuing ideological purity over electoral viability.

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