B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. -- An Oscar-nominated documentary about deaths, abuse and missing children at a former British Columbia residential school...
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B.C. ringing in new year with home-flipping tax, with income tax rebate on the way
VICTORIA -- A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among new regulations taking effect in British Columbia as of Jan. 1...
'Tinder of construction' aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
COBBLE HILL, B.C. -- Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his non-profit venture to convince construction...
Family, friends, leaders gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan
COLWOOD, B.C. -- A British Columbia ice arena, where John Horgan spent many hours cheering on his favourite local sports...
Family, friends and fans gather at memorial for former B.C. premier John Horgan
COLWOOD, B.C. -- Hundreds are gathering at an arena today in Colwood, B.C., to celebrate the life of former British...
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province
VICTORIA -- A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost...
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.
VICTORIA -- A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost...
B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Education Minister Lisa Beare has appointed a special adviser to help the Victoria school board "revise...
Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.
The chief of a First Nation in central British Columbia says potential unmarked graves have been identified at the site...
Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
The proposed federal ban on open net-pen salmon farms in British Columbia coastal waters will cost taxpayers billions and seriously...
Dix out as health minister as Eby introduces a drastically reshaped B.C. NDP cabinet
VICTORIA -- Premier David Eby has unveiled a drastically revamped British Columbia cabinet at Government House that features a mix...
New and familiar faces on the bus as Eby introduces B.C. NDP cabinet
VICTORIA -- A bus carrying members of Premier David Eby's new cabinet has arrived at Government House in Victoria, with...
Eby introduces new-look B.C. NDP cabinet in slim, one-seat majority government
VICTORIA -- Premier David Eby will introduce his new cabinet in British Columbia today after last month's tight election win...
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes
Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be tasked with focusing on issues voters strongly...
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes
VICTORIA -- Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be tasked with focusing on issues...
'He's here with us': Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in
VICTORIA -- Premier David Eby said he could sense the spirit of former British Columbia premier John Horgan at a...
Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members are sworn in
VICTORIA -- Former British Columbia premier John Horgan loomed large over the swearing-in ceremony for 47 New Democrat members of...
Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA -- Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following...
Swearing in ceremonies at B.C. legislature mark start of new political season
VICTORIA -- Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following...
Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who connected with people, dies at 65
VICTORIA -- John Horgan would often say he believed most people in British Columbia were New Democrats deep down but...
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer
VICTORIA -- Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after...
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer
Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after his third...
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies at age 65, after third bout with cancer
VICTORIA -- Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after...
B.C. lieutenant-governor asks NDP Leader David Eby to form government
British Columbia Premier David Eby has been asked by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin to form the next government after a count...
B.C. lieutenant-governor asks NDP Leader David Eby to form government
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Premier David Eby has been asked by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin to form the next government after...
Eby says B.C. Greens not yet ready for minority talks as Furstenau stays Green leader
Premier and NDP Leader David Eby says he's been told by the B.C. Green Party that it's too early to...
B.C. election recounts triggered in two ridings, delaying result for a week
British Columbia's redrawn political landscape won't be settled for about a week, with manual recounts triggered in two key ridings...
Elections BC confirms recounts in two ridings, official result will take another week
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's political landscape is far from settled following an election that has yet to produce a clear...
B.C. faces a rain-soaked election day after a campaign drenched in negativity
VANCOUVER -- British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday after a too-close-to-call campaign that saw David Eby's New Democrats...
Testy B.C. election campaign sees leaders attacking each other more than policy
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's election campaign enters its final day in what is viewed as a too-close-to-call contest where David...
B.C. Conservatives plan $11B deficit in first year, higher than NDP or Greens
A costed policy platform delivered by the B.C. Conservatives in the final days of the province's election campaign includes promises...
B.C. Conservatives platform pledges path to balanced books but more deficits first
British Columbia's Conservatives are promising to kick start the provincial economy and balance the books with an election platform that...
Tales of blood and death on streets make B.C. party leaders' debate grim listening
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's three party leaders offered starkly different visions of the province and its future Tuesday in the...
B.C. party leaders' debate makes for grim listening in close election campaign
VANCOUVER -- The leaders of British Columbia's three major political parties have presented starkly different visions of the province and...
B.C. party leaders start debate on the defensive in close election campaign
VANCOUVER -- The leaders of British Columbia's three major political parties have started the only televised debate of the provincial...
B.C. party leaders' debate underway in close election campaign
VANCOUVER -- The leaders of British Columbia's three major political parties are facing off in the only televised debate of...
Rustad's Nuremberg, Nazi comparisons to COVID-19 measures 'regrettable,' says Eby
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. -- British Columbia's election campaign was dragged far off course Monday as the two main party leaders...
Eby promises $75 million rural health loan forgiveness plan at Okanagan campaign stop
VERNON, B.C. -- NDP Leader David Eby is promising to offer a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses...
Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders gibe over taxes and communism
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert...
Paper straws stir up B.C. election campaign as leaders jibe over taxes and communism
VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert...
NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives
Almost 200 pages of research on the B.C. Conservative Party, which sources within BC United confirm were compiled before the...
NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA -- Almost 200 pages of research on the B.C. Conservative Party, which sources within BC United confirm were compiled...
B.C.'s debt and deficit forecast to rise as the provincial election nears
VICTORIA -- British Columbia is forecasting a record budget deficit and a rising debt of more than $129 billion just...
BC United promises huge provincial income tax cut, raising exemption to $50,000
VICTORIA -- British Columbia's Opposition is promising the largest income tax cut in the province's history if elected this fall...
B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election in Oct. 19 vote
VICTORIA -- Three veteran New Democrat cabinet ministers and community stalwarts in Surrey and Victoria have announced they won't seek...
'Outrageous,' says B.C. Premier Eby, who blasts Conservative leader's first question
VICTORIA -- John Rustad's first question in British Columbia's legislature as the leader of the provincial Conservative Party prompted a...