Environment
Environment
BC’s wildfire spending and reduced revenue added to deficit of $5B last fiscal year
But BC’s economic growth outpaced the national average.
Environment
Film company fined $30K for flying drones too close to pod of orcas off Vancouver Island
With the individual operating the drone having to pay $5,000.
Environment
Province funding new projects to clean up Vancouver Island shorelines
Approximately $4 million will be allocated to the island!
Environment
Three popular beaches in Victoria found to be contaminated with enterococci
Consider rethinking your swimming spot for a bit!
Environment
Trophy hunters use image of famous wolf that was killed to lure business to BC
Takaya was killed by a trophy hunter in 2020.
Business
BC wineries will receive some relief after environmental conditions impact vintages
They’ll be allowed to bring in grapes from elsewhere.
Environment
Island Health warns Glen Lake in Langford unsafe to swim in due to high E. coli content
Bringing the total number of ‘no-swimming’ lakes to six.
Environment
Banfield Park dock deemed safe for swimmers following reports of toxic spills
The spills were reported anonymously.