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New Tumbler Ridge school among projects in Ottawa-B.C. funding agreement

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2026

Ottawa and British Columbia have reached a multibillion-dollar agreement to fund housing, health and transportation infrastructure projects across the province.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 16, 2026

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.

B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

ProvincialSeptember 24, 2025

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.

Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens

ProvincialSeptember 24, 2025

Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.

Recall of Shaikh Al Kar halva products expands in B.C.

ProvincialSeptember 24, 2025

A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination has expanded to more types of halva sold in British Columbia.

More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike

ProvincialSeptember 23, 2025

The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.

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RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested

ProvincialSeptember 23, 2025

The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.

B.C. mayors say they need more help with burdens of housing, street disorder

ProvincialSeptember 23, 2025

Street disorder, addictions and homelessness are a major topic as local government leaders and other officials gathered for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review

ProvincialSeptember 23, 2025

Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus.

John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review

ProvincialSeptember 22, 2025

John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives.

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BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites

ProvincialSeptember 22, 2025

The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week.