Tag: BC Politics

BC NDP to form government

News Elizabeth Young - June 29, 2017

After 16 years, the BC Liberal Party is no longer the governing party of British Columbia. The government fell Thursday...

Liberal Steve Thomson elected as Speaker

News Justin Goulet - June 22, 2017

Former forestry Minister Steve Thomson will serve as Speaker. The Liberal MLA was the lone MLA to put their...

Provincial Legislature to be Recalled on June 22

News Justin Goulet - June 7, 2017

British Columbia MLA's will be back in Victoria in two weeks but a lot of questions remains as to...

BC Greens agree to support NDP in the legislature

News Justin Goulet - May 29, 2017

The BC Green Party has decided to support the NDP in Victoria. After days of negotiation with both the...

The need for a Living Wage in BC

News Justin Goulet - May 24, 2017

The Living Wage for Families Campaign has co-produced an updated report for ten BC communities on the need for...

Christy Clark will continue to serve as premier

News Elizabeth Young - May 10, 2017

Christy Clark will officially stay on as premier. Following the election results, none of the parties secured enough seats to...

BC Liberals win minority government

News Elizabeth Young - May 10, 2017

It looks like BC will have a minority government, but it will be a few weeks before we know...

Political parties release election platforms

News Justin Goulet - April 11, 2017

The BC Liberals have unveiled their election platform. One key plank is a Vancouver Island-specific platform with promises aimed...

Latest News

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable.

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community August 8, 2025

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died.

- Advertisement -