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Port of Vancouver terminal upgrade referred to federal Major Projects Office

Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Ottawa is considering fast-tracking a major expansion of the Port of Vancouver through the federal Major Projects Office.

Proposed changes to freedom of information act move forward after marathon debate in B.C. legislature

B.C. MLAs debated amendments to the province’s freedom-of-information law into the early hours of Thursday morning as Opposition parties warned the changes could weaken government transparency.

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill

The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.

MLAs return to B.C. legislature as fall session begins

The fall session of the B.C. legislature began Monday with a rare lineup of four political parties represented in the chamber.

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

Kootenay communities receive active transportation grant

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Rossland, Cranbrook, Kimberley, and Invermere will each receive provincial grants for active transportation...

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues

The province of BC says they’re going to step up and secure treatment within the correctional system for people who...

BC Government to put higher penalties on dangerous drivers

The BC Government looks to keep roads safe by putting higher penalties on dangerous drivers. From September, those who drive...

Kids get protection from online exploitation through federal funding

Children in BC could get better protection from online exploitation through federal funding. According to the BC government, Public Safety...

Public drug use illegal in BC, effective immediately

Public drug use is once again illegal across the province, starting this week. Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and...

Province to ban all public drug use

Public illicit drug use will soon be banned in the province, and police will be given more power to...
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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

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

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

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.

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.

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

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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