BC to raise speed limits on rural highways across the south
Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced increases to 120 km/h on 1,300 km of rural provincial highways in the Southern Interior Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, with no changes for the Peace region. The plan follows public consultation and engineering reviews and includes new variable speed zones, stricter enforcement, and wildlife safety measures on high collision routes.
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Treaty 8 Nations oppose Site C and LNG despite JRP findings
Treaty 8 First Nations voice strong opposition to Site C and LNG projects, criticizing the BC government for ignoring alternatives. A Troy Media piece argues Site C is the last straw, while Dan Potts calls the dam a wealth destruction with a $7.9 billion price tag. Willson notes past efforts to mitigate have failed, leaving renewed distrust toward government plans.
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LNG Buy BC online tool pre registration announced
The British Columbia government confirmed the LNG Buy BC online tool is open for pre registration. South Peace MLA Mike Bernier promoted the program across the province while Blair Lekstrom helped launch it. The system aims to connect BC businesses with LNG project proponents, requiring registrations and safety certifications to attract multinational operators.
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