B.C. legislators close out spring session with DRIPA questions still unresolved
The British Columbia legislature wrapped up its spring session Thursday with the NDP government facing criticism over its shifting approach to Indigenous rights legislation, a record deficit and pipeline tensions with Alberta.
Eby blasts Alberta separatism at Western premiers meeting as pipeline tensions simmer
Premier David Eby criticized Alberta’s separatist movement Monday, saying it undermines national unity as western premiers met in Calgary to discuss trade, energy and relations with the United States.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Findlay dodges press questions about reported election probe
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay denied reports Monday that she is under investigation for alleged election wrongdoing, then left a Victoria press conference without taking questions.
Voting begins in B.C. Conservative leadership race as Findlay denies reports of federal election wrongdoing
Voting in the B.C. Conservative leadership race begins Saturday as the party keeps candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the ballot despite reports alleging she is under investigation for possible breaches of the Canada Elections Act.
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.
B.C. NDP approval slides amid backlash over DRIPA, says new poll
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
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
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
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
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.
Premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she’s “very ill”
Premier David Eby said Wednesday that B.C. New Democrat MLA Joan Phillip is “very ill,” offering few details about her condition.
