Rise of B.C. Conservatives puts B.C. United on shaky ground — to the NDP's advantage, experts sayPrevious polls suggest support for B.C. Conservatives, B.C. United split nearly down the middle Social Sharing The Conservative Party of B.C. has made a "splash" in its return to the Legislature, said political scientist Gerald Baier — but whether… Dec 03 23December 03, 2023Article at cbc.ca
The Early Edition's On The Ledge: Nov. 24, 2023CBC B.C.'s Provincial Affairs Reporter Emily Vance and the Globe and Mail's Justine Hunter take on B.C.'s expanded speculation tax, new climate policies from opposition parties, and a lot more. Listen here:… Nov 24 23November 24, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Female officers suing B.C. municipal police forces for harassment say they are 'tip of the iceberg'5 current and former officers met with politicians at the B.C. Legislature Tuesday to push for changes Social Sharing Five women named as plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit against B.C.'s municipal police forces met with politicians at the… Nov 22 23November 22, 2023Article at cbc.ca
B.C.'s new housing-related bills 'transformational' but changes will take time, advocate cautionsBills amount to biggest reform in B.C. housing policy in a generation, says non-profit president and CEO Social Sharing As the B.C. government has introduced a new set of bills in an attempt to increase housing supply amid an affordability crisis,… Nov 11 23November 11, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Will the B.C. NDP’s housing plan deliver?The NDP government in Victoria has tabled a new set of housing bills, a move they say will add supply and make things more affordable. As Emily Vance reports, those in the industry say it’s a fundamental shift in how housing is approved in B.C. But… Nov 11 23November 11, 2023Video at cbc.ca
B.C. minister, Opposition critic reject calls to expand non-medical safer drug supplyProvince, B.C. United push back on coroner's recommendation while harm reduction advocates plan rallies Social Sharing Both B.C.'s mental health and addictions minister and her Opposition counterpart are rejecting calls to expand prescription-free… Nov 03 23November 03, 2023Article at cbc.ca
A 'step forward': B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for some daycare workersHigher wages needed to recruit and retain early childhood educators: advocate Social Sharing Daycare workers at British Columbia's licensed child-care facilities will receive a $2-per-hour pay increase starting Jan. 1. Grace Lore, B.C.'s minister of… Oct 31 23October 31, 2023Article at cbc.ca
B.C. ministers surprised by federal tax exemption on home heating oil, which excludes B.C.B.C., N.W.T. and Quebec fuel tax systems exclude them from federal exemption Social Sharing Two B.C. environment ministers say they were caught off guard by a federal announcement on carbon tax exemption for home heating oil. "We just learned of this… Oct 28 23October 28, 2023Article at cbc.ca
New $300M fund aims to protect old-growth forests, other natural spaces in B.C. from developmentPremier says fund represents modern stewardship between government, First Nations, conservationists, industry Social Sharing B.C. has announced a new $300-million fund to protect threatened ecosystems in the province. Premier David Eby made the… Oct 26 23October 26, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Premiers across Canada call for extension of CEBA loan repayment deadlineDeadline for partial forgiveness, interest-free repayment on pandemic loans set to end January 2024 Social Sharing Premiers of every Canadian province and territory are calling on the federal government to extend the repayment deadline for… Oct 20 23October 20, 2023Article at cbc.ca
B.C. Ferries faces criticism after more cancelled sailingsSpirit of Vancouver Island returns to service to deal with backlog Social Sharing B.C. Ferries says two sailings were cancelled Wednesday due to a crew shortage. The 7 a.m. departure from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen and the 9 a.m. departure from… Oct 19 23October 19, 2023Article at cbc.ca
B.C. Green Party celebrates 40 years, looks ahead to next provincial electionB.C. United also announce some candidates for election scheduled next fall Caption: B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau is pictured in Vancouver on Sept. 7. The provincial Green Party celebrated its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.… Oct 12 23October 12, 2023Article at cbc.ca
B.C. introduces bill to ban illicit drug use in many public spacesHarm Reduction Nurses Association president said he is 'disappointed but not surprised' by changes Social Sharing The B.C. government has tabled new legislation that would ban illegal drug use in many public places, less than a year into a… Oct 05 23October 05, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Wildfire-impacted Hwy 4 on Vancouver Island re-opens again, after high winds closed it overnightSocial Sharing Highway 4 has once again re-opened to traffic after high winds forced a second brief closure of the key route linking Vancouver Island communities Friday evening. DriveBC said in a tweet early Saturday morning that single-lane… Jun 23 23June 23, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Young leaders: fresh faces gather at the BC Legislature for annual youth parliament Ninety-seven young people from across the province are in Victoria for the annual British Columbia Youth Parliament The 91st BC Youth Parliament in 2019, at their last in-person session before the pandemic. Photo: Sky Losier/BC Youth Parliament The… Dec 30 22December 30, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Future of B.C. salmon farms up in the air, as deadline to phase out open-net pen farms loomsDFO told to eliminate open-net farms by 2025, implement transition plan by 2023 Social Sharing After years of uncertainty, the future of salmon farming on B.C.'s coast remains up in the air. Fish farms are a key part of the salmon industry on… Nov 11 22November 11, 2022Article at cbc.ca
Should Greater Victoria have a unified police force? One township's decision is reviving the debateEsquimalt has opted not to renew their joint policing agreement with Victoria, which expires on Dec. 31, 2023 Social Sharing When Esquimalt, a municipality in the southern tip of Vancouver Island, had its police force absorbed by neighbouring… Aug 20 22August 20, 2022Article at cbc.ca
B.C. restaurant sues local food delivery app over more than $220K in missed paymentsMultiple B.C. restaurant owners say they have not received money owed to them by Victoria startup Tutti Social Sharing A Victoria-based restaurant is suing a local food delivery app, alleging the company owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars in… Aug 13 22August 13, 2022Article at cbc.ca
