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First Nation near Fraser Lake frustrated about lack of firefighting support
A First Nation near the ongoing Shovel Lake fire is frustrated over a lack of support in battling the flames. Continue reading
Former Global BC anchor Steve Darling to run for Port Coquitlam city council
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former Global News anchor and BC Liberal candidate Steve Darling has announced his plans to run for a seat on Port Coquitlam city council. Continue reading
B.C. government requests help from federal government to fight fires
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With nearly 600 fires burning across the province, the B.C. government has asked the federal government to help with firefighting efforts. Continue reading
Public calls for price cap on resold tickets, cracking down on bots
The B.C. government is looking at capping the price of resold event tickets and cracking down on ticket purchasing bots. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals call on province to seek federal assistance in fire fight
The B.C. Liberals have penned a letter to the provincial government asking for them to request support from the federal government in battling the ongoing wildfires in the province. Continue reading
Sick orca known as J50 has received antibiotics, still low chance of survival
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After days of tracking the killer whale known as J50, Dr. Martin Haulena from the Vancouver Aquarium was finally able on Thursday to get close enough to administer of a dose of antibiotic through a dart. Continue reading
B.C. attorney general asks BC Liberals to waive cabinet privilege on money laundering documents
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Attorney General David Eby is asking for Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson’s help to obtain agreement of the previous government to waive cabinet privilege on documents related to money laundering. Continue reading
Majority of drivers will pay less under new ICBC rates, but high risk drivers will pay substantially more
The B.C. government has launched a major overhaul to how much British Columbians pay for basic car insurance. Continue reading
Concern growing for killer whale carrying dead baby for more than two weeks
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
For 17 days the killer whale known to scientists as J-35 has been carrying the carcass of her dead calf. Now concerns are growing about what sort of impact that may have. Continue reading
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will run in Burnaby South byelection
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The federal NDP leader announced on Wednesday his plan to run for the party in an upcoming byelection in Burnaby South, B.C. Continue reading
Sick whale spotted off B.C. coast, scientists hoping to get J50 medicated soon
Attempts to save a sick killer whale off Vancouver Island have been hindered by fog and the whale’s location. Continue reading
City of Victoria to remove statue of John A. Macdonald at city hall
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The City of Victoria is going to remove a statue of John A. MacDonald outside of Victoria city hall. Continue reading
Former Oasis Hostel renters accuse landlord of exaggerating damage claims
Oasis Hostel owner Emily Yu is refusing to return damage deposits to former residents of her home, where she offers up to 15 beds in dorm rooms and private suites. Continue reading
Abbotsford shooting victim remembered as ‘really lovely kid’
Members of the Sikh community in Abbotsford, B.C., are remembering Gagandeep Singh Dhaliwal as a “really lovely kid.” Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh facing questions over possible run in Burnaby South
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The federal NDP leader could face questions about not being from Burnaby South when he runs in the riding’s federal byelection. Continue reading
