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

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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.

B.C. NDP approval slides amid backlash over DRIPA, says new poll

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An Angus Reid poll suggests the B.C. Conservatives have opened a double-digit lead over the governing NDP, as Premier David Eby’s approval rating drops amid controversy over Indigenous rights legislation.

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

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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.

Ceremony pays tribute to 138 work-related deaths in B.C. last year

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A Day of Mourning ceremony at the B.C. legislature highlighted ongoing concerns about worker safety, as advocates and families called for stronger protections following 138 work-related deaths in the province last year.

B.C. report finds unco-ordinated systems failed intimate partner violence victims

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At least 135 people died in intimate partner violence incidents in British Columbia between 2016 and 2024, and many of those deaths were preventable, a new report from the B.C. Coroners Service says.

Eby says southern route pipeline proposal “just rumours,” after talk with PM

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Premier David Eby said he and Prime Minister Mark Carney had a productive call that included discussion of a potential new pipeline to British Columbia’s coast, amid ongoing debate over possible routes and tanker restrictions.
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Premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she’s “very ill”

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Premier David Eby said Wednesday that B.C. New Democrat MLA Joan Phillip is “very ill,” offering few details about her condition.

Eby says RCMP probe into Tumbler Ridge shooting almost complete

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Premier David Eby said a police investigation into the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting is nearing completion as officials prepare for a coroner’s inquest and calls grow for answers and accountability.

Warren Hamm withdraws from B.C. Conservative leadership race

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The B.C. Conservative leadership race is down to five candidates after Warren Hamm said he's withdrawing from the race.

Premier Eby confident he will have the votes to pass DRIPA changes and avoid a snap election

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Premier David Eby says his government will introduce legislation to temporarily suspend parts of B.C.’s Indigenous rights law, warning the move is needed to limit legal risks as court challenges unfold.
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B.C. government proposes temporary suspension of parts of DRIPA

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Premier David Eby says British Columbia plans to temporarily suspend parts of its Indigenous rights law following backlash from First Nations leaders over proposed changes.

MLA Hon Chan says he doesn’t plan to resign as he faces assault charges

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Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan said he has no immediate plans to resign after being charged with offences related to intimate partner violence.
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