Portal Strategy
What should make NewsForBC worth returning to?
The strongest BC news portal is not only headlines. It should become the fastest daily dashboard for what matters in the province.
High-interest modules to add next
- BC morning briefing: five must-know stories before work.
- Live emergency dashboard: wildfire, floods, road closures, ferry disruption and weather alerts.
- Crime and courts tracker: source-linked police/court stories, trial updates and public-safety alerts.
- Politics promise tracker: election promises, spending announcements, housing, mining, forestry, drugs, healthcare and education.
- AI and jobs in BC: how AI affects Vancouver, Victoria, mining, film, tourism, small business and public services.
- Tourism and weekend planner: ferries, weather, ski/road status, fishing, festivals, events and deals.
- Community voices: publish tips, photos, corrections, reader submissions and local newsletters.
- Useful maps: fires, closures, ferry waits, webcams, fishing regions and local media map.
- Newsletter + RSS: daily email and RSS feeds by category.
- Source transparency: every post links to original reporting and official sources.