Provincial

Tsartlip First Nation Chief Don Tom said, “the era of trust is over” between First Nations and the B.C. NDP, accusing Premier David Eby of adopting “Trumpism” and unilateral decision-making to enact controversial infrastructure legislation.

Communities across B.C. are gearing up to mark B.C. Trails Day on June 7.

British Columbia and Yukon have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin feasibility studies on connecting their electrical grids.

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.

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

Climate policy experts are welcoming a review of B.C.’s climate strategy, though they appear divided on its effectiveness.

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says China shouldn’t be overlooked as the province works to diversify trade relationships in Asia.