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“I’m not going anywhere,” says B.C. Conservative leader amid party turmoil

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said she has no plans to step aside after reports that members of her caucus had asked her to do so.

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection

The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...

Have Your Say on Recreational Pot Regulations

There’s still time to have your say on how British Columbia should regulate the use of non-medical cannabis when...

NDP Announces Referendum on Electoral Reform

There’s going to be a referendum on electoral reform in British Columbia. The provincial NDP government has introduced legislation that...

New Legislation Aims to Toughen Rules Around Lobbying

The Province is updating legislation to make sure individuals who worked for the government cannot sell their insider-knowledge. Attorney...

MP to host NAFTA round-table discussions

The MP for North Island-Powell River says Canadians deserve to know what the priorities are when it comes to...

Debate starts on Liberal’s throne speech

Debate begins today on the Liberal government's speech from the throne. The government's agenda was presented in the...

Trevena says BC NDP-Greens deal is positive for all British Columbians

The MLA-elect for the North Island says the deal between the BC Green and BC NDP caucuses is an...

Christy Clark will recall the legislature

Christy Clark will be staying on as the Premier, at least for now. Despite the BC Greens announcing their...

Sunshine Coast teacher says child care needs more attention in BC

A mother and teacher on the Sunshine Coast believe more needs to be done in our province so there...

OFFICIAL: B.C Liberals Will Lead A Rare Minority Government

B.C will have a minority government. Following the completion of the final count - the electoral district of Courtenay-Comox was...

The need for a Living Wage in BC

The Living Wage for Families Campaign has co-produced an updated report for ten BC communities on the need for...

Community groups urging Greens and NDP to work together

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs, $10-a-Day Campaign and numerous other civil society groups are urging the BC NDP...

Leonard getting set for recount in Courtenay-Comox

The 2017 provincial election led to a close call in the riding of Courtenay-Comox. The NDP's Ronna-Rae Leonard...

Party leaders looking ahead to final count

BC's current Premier is commending everyone who ran in the 2017 Provincial Election. Christy Clark says it takes a...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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