# british columbia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 29 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover british columbia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trump breaks silence](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/trump-breaks-silence) _2026-08-23 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Trump has just made his first comment, in regards to Canada ending trade negotiations with the US. ## [Carney Reveals Why Canada Walked Away From U.S. Trade Deal](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/carney-reveals-why-canada-walked) _2026-08-22 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Prime Minister Mark Carney just wrapped up a lengthy press conference where he gave us some new insight into why Canada ultimately walked away from a trade deal with the United States. ## [Sorry, Some people received a code version of todays article..](https://amyjay.substack.com/p/sorry-some-people-received-a-code) _2026-08-22 · Amy Jay · Wild Life with Amy Jay_ A Substack Glitch ## [Preparing for a Winter Snowed In on the Mountain](https://amyjay.substack.com/p/preparing-for-a-winter-snowed-in) _2026-08-22 · Amy Jay · Wild Life with Amy Jay_ What it takes to stock water, firewood, food, and fuel before the snow closes the road ## [BREAKING: Canada Rejects U.S. Trade Deal, 50% Tariffs to Take Effect at Midnight](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/breaking-canada-rejects-us-trade) _2026-08-22 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Canada’s negotiators to return home to Ottawa ## [After nearly three decades, Communist Party back on the ballot in Quebec](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/21/after-nearly-three-decades-communist-party-back-on-the-ballot-in-quebec/) _2026-08-21 · PV · People's Voice_ PV staff For the first time since 1998, working people in Quebec will have a chance to vote for real change in a provincial election. The Parti communiste du Québec \[…\] The post After nearly three decades, Communist Party back on the ballot in Quebec appeared first on People's Voice . ## [RCAF Snowbirds Final 2026 Performance Over White Rock](https://www.mrussellphotography.com/blog/snowbirds-final-performance-white-rock-bc/) _2026-08-21 · Michael · Michael Russell Photography_ The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds in the Big Diamond formation during their last performance over White Rock, BC. RCAF Snowbirds in the “Big Diamond” Formation over White Rock, BC. (Purchase) The RCAF Snowbirds have been a popular aerial demonstration team since the early 1970’s. Since 1975 they have been officially known as 431 Air ... Read more The post RCAF Snowbirds Final 2026 Performance… ## [Friday Morning: Canada and the U.S. Are Closing In on a Trade Deal](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/friday-morning-canada-and-the-us) _2026-08-21 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ It’s Friday morning, and here’s a rundown of some things I think you should know about. ## [Video: Mackenzie to Williams Lake, British Columbia motorhome travel timelapse](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/21/video-mackenzie-to-williams-lake-british-columbia-motorhome-travel-timelapse/) _2026-08-21 · David · Sinclair Trails_ A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 273 miles / 439 km, about five hours of driving, from Azouzetta Lake Lodge & Campground in Mackenzie to Stampede Campground in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, continuing to return home to assess our truck. ## [During the World Cup, tourists chose Airbnb over unionized hotels in Vancouver](https://ricochet.media/justice/housing/during-the-world-cup-tourists-chose-airbnb-over-unionized-hotels-in-vancouver/) _2026-08-20 · Gabriel Ryan · Ricochet_ Short-term rentals are increasing the precarity of hospitality work, while exacerbating Vancouver's rental and affordability crisis The post During the World Cup, tourists chose Airbnb over unionized hotels in Vancouver appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/76DMepF6agDt) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Mackenzie to Stampede Campground in Williams Lake, British Columbia](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/20/mackenzie-to-stampede-campground-in-williams-lake-british-columbia/) _2026-08-20 · David · Sinclair Trails_ Jenn drove our coach and I followed in our truck (due to the tow failure) 273 miles / 439 km, about five hours of driving, from Azouzetta Lake Lodge & Campground in Mackenzie to Stampede Campground in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, continuing to return home. Here’s a map showing our route, heading south: An \[…\] ## [Long Wait Times Rise as Health Care Concern Across Canada](https://researchco.ca/2026/08/20/health-care-can-2026/) _2026-08-20 · By Mario Canseco · Research Co._ Seven-in-ten Canadians express confidence in the health care system being there to provide help and assistance. Read more Long Wait Times Rise as Health Care Concern Across Canada ## [Trade deal? No trade deal? Workers are getting shafted either way](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/19/trade-deal-no-trade-deal-workers-are-getting-shafted-either-way/) _2026-08-20 · PV · People's Voice_ By Dave McKee At the end of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge leans out his window and asks a passing child, “You boy, what day is \[…\] The post Trade deal? No trade deal? Workers are getting shafted either way appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Nova Scotia labour launches campaign to update provincial standards](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/19/nova-scotia-labour-launches-campaign-to-update-provincial-standards/) _2026-08-19 · PV · People's Voice_ PV staff Nova Scotia currently has some of the weakest labour standards in Canada. Workers there get fewer statutory holidays than other provinces, no paid sick days (unless provided under \[…\] The post Nova Scotia labour launches campaign to update provincial standards appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Will declaring an epidemic help end gender-based violence?](https://ricochet.media/politics/provinces/atlantic/will-declaring-an-epidemic-help-end-gender-based-violence/) _2026-08-19 · Justin Brake · Ricochet_ Governments in Atlantic Canada have all made formal declarations — but is that enough to quell violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people? The post Will declaring an epidemic help end gender-based violence? appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Video: Fort St John to Mackenzie, British Columbia motorhome travel timelapse](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/19/video-fort-st-john-to-mackenzie-british-columbia-motorhome-travel-timelapse/) _2026-08-19 · David · Sinclair Trails_ A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 150 miles / 241 km, about three hours of driving, from Rosco’s RV Park in Fort St John to Azouzetta Lake Lodge & Campground in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada. ## [Comicons Only This Weekend](https://www.musicbymailcanada.com/blog/?p=7166) _2026-08-19 · Rob McIntyre · Buymusic.ca_ There will be two comicons this weekend, both on Sunday, the 23rd of August 2026: The Cambridge Comicon will be hosted by the Portuguese Community Centre from 10am to 3pm and admission will be $10 at the door and kids 12 and under get in for free. This venue is not serviced by public transit. \[…\] ## [Trump Tariffs OFF (TACO), Elections Alberta, Quebec Separatism](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/trump-tariffs-off-taco-elections) _2026-08-19 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ The Irony of Alberta’s Separatist Referendum ## [Amazon suffers “another legal setback” in its campaign against unionization in BC](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/18/amazon-suffers-another-legal-setback-in-its-campaign-against-unionization-in-bc/) _2026-08-19 · PV · People's Voice_ BC Labour Committee On August 4, the BC Labour Relations Board issued a decision ordering Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services and Unifor Local 114 to determine their first collective agreement through \[…\] The post Amazon suffers “another legal setback” in its campaign against unionization in BC appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Canada’s material contribution to Israel’s genocide is built in a factory in Quebec](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/18/canadas-material-contribution-to-israels-genocide-is-housed-in-a-factory-in-quebec/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ By Sean Butler General Dynamics, a weapons manufacturer whose 2025 profit was $4.2 billion against $52.6 billion in revenue, is the sole source provider of the M31A2 propellant used by \[…\] The post Canada’s material contribution to Israel’s genocide is built in a factory in Quebec appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rjJB1KvMSnZO) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Governing New Democrats Retake Lead in British Columbia](https://researchco.ca/2026/08/18/bcpoli-aug2026/) _2026-08-18 · By Mario Canseco · Research Co._ A provincial election would result in very close contests in the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and Southern BC. Read more Governing New Democrats Retake Lead in British Columbia ## [Fort St John to Azouzetta Lake Lodge & Campground in Mackenzie, British Columbia](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/18/fort-st-john-to-azouzetta-lake-lodge-campground-in-mackenzie-british-columbia/) _2026-08-18 · David · Sinclair Trails_ After our truck decided it didn’t want to go to Alaska after all, we made the difficult decision to head home, rather than try to continue our trip in a sub-optimal way, by either driving separately or leaving our truck in Fort St John and renting a car in Alaska. We’ll try again in a \[…\] ## [Five years of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan](https://ricochet.media/international/five-years-of-the-talibans-gender-apartheid-in-afghanistan/) _2026-08-18 · Ferdouse Asefi · Ricochet_ Afghan women and girls continue to live under a system of institutionalized persecution — while governments, tourists and influencers increasingly treat the regime as a legitimate partner, and Afghanistan as a travel destination The post Five years of the Taliban’s gender apartheid in Afghanistan appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Amid soaring youth unemployment, Canada’s military recruitment becomes more predatory](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/17/amid-soaring-youth-unemployment-canadas-military-recruitment-becomes-more-predatory/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ By Hugo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) broke a 30-year-old record in 2025-2026, for the number of new members recruited, which stands at 7,310. Although the recruitment-to-application ratio remains at \[…\] The post Amid soaring youth unemployment, Canada’s military recruitment becomes more predatory appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Israel targets peace protests while continuing to demolish Palestinian homes](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/17/israel-targets-peace-protests-while-continuing-to-demolish-palestinian-homes/) _2026-08-18 · PV · People's Voice_ Israeli authorities have torn down or forced the demolition of dozens of Palestinian-owned buildings across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in recent weeks, part of a year that \[…\] The post Israel targets peace protests while continuing to demolish Palestinian homes appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Humanists drive debate in BC Budget report](http://www.bchumanist.ca/bc_budget_2027_report) _2026-08-17 · Ian Bushfield · News - British Columbia Humanist Association_ The BC Humanist Association brought secular, evidence-based priorities directly into the legislature's 2027 budget consultation. While Members of the Legislative Assembly on the Finance Committee stopped short of adopting them, the final report cited BCHA's arguments on climate policy, property taxation and private-school funding, helping build the case for future policy change. ## [Free N95 masks available in many BC Interior communities as smoke persists](https://stillcoviding.ca/en/news/free-n95-masks-available-in-many-bc-interior-communities-as-smoke-persists/) _2026-08-17 · Still COVIDing Ottawa-Gatineau · Still COVIDing Canada_ While there has been bits of relief at times over the past few days, wildfire smoke continues to be a part of our daily lives in the BC Interior right now. Of course, wildfire smoke exposure can affect both short-term and long-term health, and people can’t always stay inside to avoid the poor outdoor air quality. As a result, the Canadian Red Cross has stepped up to offer free N95 respirator masks… ## [CDs, Streaming and AI.](https://www.musicbymailcanada.com/blog/?p=7163) _2026-08-17 · Rob McIntyre · Buymusic.ca_ I’ve always been suspicious of music streaming because I knew they couldn’t adopt the performance and neighbouring rights of radio because it would make their operations unprofitable but could adopt radio’s vetting, which would cause artists to not only get almost nothing but for some to get shoved aside for recordings that have already garnered \[…\] ## [Video: Dawson Creek to Fort St John, British Columbia motorhome travel timelapse](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/17/video-dawson-creek-to-fort-st-john-british-columbia-motorhome-travel-timelapse/) _2026-08-17 · David · Sinclair Trails_ A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, just 46 miles / 74 km, about one hour of driving, from Mile 0 Park in Dawson Creek to Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada… where our truck’s front frame failed, causing the tow base plate to break free from the coach, while leaving a \[…\] ## [B.C.’s Next Premier Could Make Danielle Smith Look Moderate](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/bcs-next-premier-could-make-danielle) _2026-08-17 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Yikes!!! ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1LYQYRYn2BHQ) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## ["A prince stands in the way": Liechtenstein royal blocks abortion](https://jonathonvanmaren.substack.com/p/a-prince-stands-in-the-way-liechtenstein) _2026-08-14 · Jonathon Van Maren · The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren_ (and other stories) ## [Trade Talks, Russia Sanctions, Pierre, Moneris](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/trade-talks-russia-sanctions-pierre) _2026-08-14 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Canadian Digital Sovereignty at risk? Will Trump TACO? ## [Dawson Creek to Rosco’s RV Park in Fort St John, British Columbia](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/14/dawson-creek-to-roscos-rv-park-in-fort-st-john-british-columbia/) _2026-08-14 · David · Sinclair Trails_ Not what we had planned! We drove our coach just 46 miles / 74 km, about one hour of driving, from Mile 0 Park in Dawson Creek to Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada… where our truck’s front frame broke off while leaving a fuel stop, leaving our truck behind while being towed! So we stopped \[…\] ## [‘God gave us oil, God gave us gas’: How Christian nationalism is shaping the push for Alberta’s independence](https://ricochet.media/justice/far-right/god-gave-us-oil-god-gave-us-gas-how-christian-nationalism-is-shaping-the-push-for-albertas-independence/) _2026-08-14 · Gabriel Ryan · Ricochet_ A growing cross-border network of fundamentalists, oil-industry boosters, and Trump allies has taken an increasing interest in Alberta sovereignty, helping push an American-style political vision into Canada The post ‘God gave us oil, God gave us gas’: How Christian nationalism is shaping the push for Alberta’s independence appeared first on Ricochet . ## [City of Castlegar offering free N95 masks](https://stillcoviding.ca/en/news/city-of-castlegar-offering-free-n95-masks/) _2026-08-13 · Still COVIDing Ottawa-Gatineau · Still COVIDing Canada_ As wildfires continue to impact air quality across the West Kootenay, the City of Castlegar is offering free N95 masks through several local facilities and organizations. Short-term smoke exposure can cause headaches, irritated eyes, sore throat, coughing, wheezing and worsen existing heart and lung conditions. In the long term, smoke exposure can contribute to the development of chronic diseases,… ## [Views on Indigenous Issues Turn Negative Across British Columbia](https://researchco.ca/2026/08/13/undrip-aug2026/) _2026-08-13 · By Mario Canseco · Research Co._ More than two thirds remain concerned about the ramifications of the B.C. Supreme Court’s Cowichan decision. Read more Views on Indigenous Issues Turn Negative Across British Columbia ## [Dawson Creek’s Alaska Highway Mile Zero](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/13/dawson-creeks-alaska-highway-mile-zero/) _2026-08-13 · David · Sinclair Trails_ We visited the Alaska Highway Mile Zero monuments and other Canadian icons in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Mile 0 Alaska Highway marker: Mural: NAR Park: “You Are Now Entering the World Famous Alaska Highway”: Stickers: RVs: Visitor Centre: Canadian Tire… not just a tire store, but more like Ace Hardware in the US: We went \[…\] ## [As environmental disasters increase, private businesses seek to profit from emergency response](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/12/as-environmental-disasters-increase-private-businesses-seek-to-profit-from-emergency-response/) _2026-08-12 · PV · People's Voice_ Monica Shannon In early July, Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue, a local volunteer team serving communities along Howe Sound in BC, released a statement emphasizing why their and other SAR \[…\] The post As environmental disasters increase, private businesses seek to profit from emergency response appeared first on People's Voice . ## [Cross Lake announces class action against Manitoba Hydro, federal and provincial governments](https://pvonline.ca/2026/08/12/cross-lake-announces-class-action-against-manitoba-hydro-federal-and-provincial-governments/) _2026-08-12 · PV · People's Voice_ PV Manitoba Bureau On July 29, Chief David Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation and Chief of the Cross Lake Band of Indians held a press conference to announce that a \[…\] The post Cross Lake announces class action against Manitoba Hydro, federal and provincial governments appeared first on People's Voice . ## [BREAKING: FOUR 2018 WORLD JUNIOR PLAYERS REMAIN SUSPENDED BY HOCKEY CANADA](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/breaking-four-2018-world-junior-players) _2026-08-12 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Four players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team will remain suspended from Hockey Canada activities after an independent appeal board ruled that five players breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct. ## [Video: Prince George to Dawson Creek, British Columbia motorhome travel timelapse](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/12/video-prince-george-to-dawson-creek-british-columbia-motorhome-travel-timelapse/) _2026-08-12 · David · Sinclair Trails_ A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 263 miles / 423 km, about five hours of driving, from MamaYeh RV Park & Campground near Prince George to Mile 0 Park, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. ## [The Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park: Complete 2026 Backpacking Guide](https://offtracktravel.ca/skyline-trail-jasper/) _2026-08-12 · Gemma · Off Track Travel_ The Skyline Trail is Jasper National Park's highest and most famous backpacking path. Over half of the 44km route is above treeline, treating hikers to wide open views of seemingly endless wildflower meadows and some seriously impressive peaks. The post The Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park: Complete 2026 Backpacking Guide appeared first on Off Track Travel . ## [Fenelon Falls Comicon](https://www.musicbymailcanada.com/blog/?p=7160) _2026-08-12 · Rob McIntyre · Buymusic.ca_ This weekend’s lone event will be the Fenelon Falls Comicon on Sunday, the 16th of August, 2026 at the Fenelon Falls Community Center from 10am to 3pm. And admission is $10 at the door, with kids under 12 getting in for free. This venue is not serviced by public transit. And please note that cash \[…\] ## [Prince George to Mile 0 Park in Dawson Creek, British Columbia](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/11/prince-george-to-mile-0-park-in-dawson-creek-british-columbia/) _2026-08-11 · David · Sinclair Trails_ We drove our coach 263 miles / 423 km, about five hours of driving, from MamaYeh RV Park & Campground near Prince George to Mile 0 Park in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Here’s a map showing our route, heading north then east: An interactive map, with potential stops pinned: Leaving MamaYeh RV Park: Prince George’s mascot: \[…\] ## [POILIEVRE BAD POLLS, ALBERTA ECONOMY, CANADIAN COMPANY SANCTIONED](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/poilievre-bad-polls-alberta-economy) _2026-08-11 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ ALBERTA’S ECONOMY: ARE WE ACTUALLY DOING OKAY? ## [Repeated evacuations strain mental health in Northern Ontario](https://ricochet.media/indigenous/repeated-evacuations-strain-mental-health-in-northern-ontario/) _2026-08-10 · Jon Thompson · Ricochet_ First it was wildfires. Then a sewage leak. For Neskantaga First Nation, summer is a series of hotel rooms The post Repeated evacuations strain mental health in Northern Ontario appeared first on Ricochet . ## [Video: 70 Mile House to Prince George, British Columbia motorhome travel timelapse](https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/08/10/video-70-mile-house-to-prince-george-british-columbia-motorhome-travel-timelapse/) _2026-08-10 · David · Sinclair Trails_ A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 206 miles / 332 km, about four hours of driving, from a boondocking spot in the parking lot of Mount Begbie Fire Lookout near 70 Mile House to MamaYeh RV Park & Campground near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. ## [Canadian Liberals Enjoy 20-Point Lead Over Rival Conservatives](https://researchco.ca/2026/08/10/cdnpoli-aug2026/) _2026-08-10 · By Mario Canseco · Research Co._ Mark Carney has a 23-point advantage over Pierre Poilievre when Canadians ponder who would make the best prime minister. Read more Canadian Liberals Enjoy 20-Point Lead Over Rival Conservatives ## [BREAKING: British Columbia Declares Province-Wide State of Emergency as Wildfire Crisis Escalates](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/breaking-british-columbia-declares) _2026-08-09 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ British Columbia has declared a province-wide state of emergency as rapidly growing wildfires continue to devastate communities across the province. ## [Mark Carney’s Canadian Economy Is Burning Red Hot](https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/mark-carneys-canadian-economy-is) _2026-08-08 · Cole Bennett · Cole.notcole_ Canada gains 75k jobs US loses 23k