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Elections B.C. says it will issue recall petition against Dallas Brodie

A recall petition targeting Independent MLA Dallas Brodie in Vancouver-Quilchena will move ahead this month after Elections B.C. approved the application under the province’s recall law.

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.

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

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

Conservative leadership candidate and OneBC sign “Unite the Right” accord

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer and OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie have announced an agreement to “unite the right” if Fulmer is elected leader.

Former Save-on-Foods boss Darrell Jones drops out of B.C. Conservative race

Six candidates remain in the B.C. Conservative leadership race after Darrell Jones announced his withdrawal.

Government professionals union ratifies agreement with the province

The Professional Employees Association said its members have ratified a new four-year agreement with the B.C. government after months of bargaining and an extended strike.
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MLA Hon Chan removed from B.C. Conservatives after domestic violence allegations

The B.C. Conservatives said they have removed Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan from caucus after learning about domestic violence allegations against him.

Police complaint commissioner launches probe of sexualized conduct in B.C. agencies

British Columbia’s police watchdog has launched a provincewide investigation into sexualized conduct within municipal police departments, citing concerns about workplace culture and public trust.

Bruce Banman, Harman Bhangu out of B.C. Conservative leadership race

Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman has dropped out of the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership race and endorsed Vancouver entrepreneur Yuri Fulmer, as the crowded contest continues to narrow.

B.C. legislature affirms support for Human Rights Code amid fallout over repeal bill

MLAs overwhelmingly passed a motion Thursday affirming support for British Columbia’s Human Rights Code after Pride organizations raised concerns about a bill proposing its repeal.
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U.S. ambassador holds “productive” meeting with Eby on trade

B.C. Premier David Eby met Tuesday with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra in Victoria, where the two discussed trade disputes, cross-border crime and the province’s push for permanent daylight saving time.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.
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