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Calls for BC government to increase sustainable funding amidst droughts

By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor BC has experienced unprecedented weather conditions this fall. The five major water basins in BC — west Vancouver Island, east Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Fort Nelson — are still in a category four drought according to the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC). The Government of BC has confirmed all other water basins are experiencing a level one or two drought. This September has been the driest in 10 years for BC, according to City News. Environment Canada meteorologist Derek Lee told Daily Hive the warm temperatures are because climate change…

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