Daily HiveOct 10, 2026

How B.C. can prepare for the 'new normal' of prolonged droughts?

Watershed groups call for year-round drought planning, fair industrial water rates, natural water storage and local watershed boards as B.C. faces prolonged drought.

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Photo: BC Wildfire Service

My Creston NowOct 10, 2026

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Advocates call for higher industrial water rates to fund watershed projects as El Niño raises concerns about drought, drinking water, farms and fish.

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Black Press MediaOct 7, 2026

Okanagan one-on-one with David Eby

In this Okanagan interview, David Eby discusses drought, wildfire impacts on water supplies, community water infrastructure and watershed land-use planning.

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MyNelsonNowOct 3, 2026

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

The BC Conservatives propose $400 million in down payments on water bombers and other firefighting aircraft as part of their wildfire plan.

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Abbotsford NewsOct 2, 2026

B.C. Greens propose AI data centre moratorium, greater oversight

The BC Greens propose pausing AI data centre construction and operation until a public-interest audit and regulatory framework are in place.

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Photo: Tracyleigh / CC BY 2.0

Vancouver SunSep 25, 2026

Opinion: B.C.’s economic security runs through our watersheds

Coree Tull and Tim Morris discuss how watershed monitoring, natural defences, local watershed boards and updated industrial water rates could support BC’s economy.

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