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2026 BC Election
Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
Economy
B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll
B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.
2026 BC Election
B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion
The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.
2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected
The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.
2026 BC Election
Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.
Politics
Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election
Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.
Politics
B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.
Politics
Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.
