Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens
Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.
Port McNeill public hearing on Official Community Plan October 14
The Town of Port McNeill is inviting residents to a public hearing to provide feedback on its draft Official Community Plan.Â
Recall of Shaikh Al Kar halva products expands in B.C.
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination has expanded to more types of halva sold in British Columbia.
North Island politicians call on feds and province to solve coastal forestry woes
Municipal, provincial and federal leaders from the North Island share concerns about the current state of the area's forestry sector.
More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.
RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested
The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.
B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder
Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus.Â
John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review
John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives.Â
BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites
The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week.Â
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.