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Vancouver Pride and other groups call for $9M in federal funding to keep up with rising costs

Community Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations across Canada are urging Ottawa to provide $9 million in new funding, citing rising costs and declining corporate support that they say threaten events nationwide.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Politics Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.

Comox Valley RCMP searching for driver after rainbow crosswalk damaged in Courtenay

Crime Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley RCMP are asking for help to identify a driver who they say is responsible for damaging a rainbow crosswalk in Downtown Courtenay last month. 

“It’s not going to stop us”: B.C. Pride events defy anti-LGBTQ+ hate

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations in B.C. have said this year’s festivities are a way of celebrating community and pushing back against a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. 

Courtenay Council Approves Rainbow Crosswalk

News Justin Goulet -
The City of Courtenay's Council has approved the installation of a rainbow crosswalk, celebrating Pride and diversity in the...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.