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Politics
Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Indigenous
Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session
Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.
Indigenous
Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill
The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.
Politics
Warren Hamm withdraws from B.C. Conservative leadership race
The B.C. Conservative leadership race is down to five candidates after Warren Hamm said he's withdrawing from the race.
Politics
B.C. government proposes temporary suspension of parts of DRIPA
Premier David Eby says British Columbia plans to temporarily suspend parts of its Indigenous rights law following backlash from First Nations leaders over proposed changes.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Provincial
B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Provincial
B.C., Tahltan Nation approve reopening of Eskay Creek mine
British Columbia’s government and the Tahltan Nation say the Eskay Creek mine in the province’s northwest has been approved to reopen.
