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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.

B.C. releases action plan to fix gaps in child and youth system

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The B.C. government has unveiled a plan to prevent vulnerable children and youth from falling through the cracks by improving co-ordination across ministries and services.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

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The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments

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First Nations leaders say they have lost confidence in Premier David Eby as his NDP government seeks to amend British Columbia’s landmark reconciliation legislation.

LNG Canada, Red Chris Mine make list of major new projects Ottawa wants to fast-track

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Two northwest British Columbia projects are on the initial list of major projects the federal government is considering for fast-tracking. 

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

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First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

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August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

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Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
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.
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