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A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.

B.C. small town theatres cheer motion calling for changes to alcohol rules

Business Emily Joveski -
Small independent movie theatres in British Columbia may soon be able to serve liquor during all-ages screenings after the legislature passed a motion calling for changes to provincial rules.

B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers. 

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Advocacy group calls for national framework to support young farmers

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A farmers’ advocacy group says Canada urgently needs a national framework to address mounting challenges for young and first-generation farmers.

Eby to lead Asia trade mission as B.C. looks to diversify exports

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is set to visit Japan, Malaysia and South Korea early next month on a 10-day trade mission aimed at expanding and diversifying British Columbia’s export markets.

Province urges ranchers and farmers to register livestock ahead of wildfire season

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
Wildfires impact everyone, and that includes livestock, and with the season creeping up the province is asking ranchers and...

Farmers can apply for funding through BC-wide program

Provincial My Creston Now Staff -
Farmers can now apply for financial support through a BC-wide program. The BC government says $2 million is available for...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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

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

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
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.

Gordon Skulnec puts affordability, property rights and public safety at centre of Kootenay Central campaign

2026 BC Election
Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Gordon Skulnec is drawing on his experience in policing, health care and housing as he seeks to represent Kootenay Central in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
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