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Chilliwack MLA’s former constituency assistant charged with breach of trust, fraud over $5k
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A former constituency assistant for Chilliwack MLA John Martin has been charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 and two counts of breach of trust by a public officer. Continue reading
B.C. auditor general finds ‘weaknesses and gaps’ in legislature expense policies
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia’s Auditor General Carol Bellringer says she did not find anything that merits additional investigation or merits a deeper forensic audit. Continue reading
Locations for 6 Broadway Subway stations unveiled by provincial government
The B.C. government has finalized the locations of the six underground stations that will make up the Broadway SkyTrain extension. Continue reading
B.C. government rolling out plan to support workers affected by mill closures
The B.C. government is funding measures to support British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures but critics says it’s taken too long to respond. Continue reading
Forestry industry laying out vision to help struggling sector
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has laid out 60 ideas as part of a plan to revitalize the province’s forestry sector. Continue reading
Environment is top election issue for Metro Vancouver residents: survey
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Environmental issues ranked second among members of the business community, who said the economy is their No. 1 priority. Continue reading
Battleground B.C.: Here are the key ridings to watch for the federal election
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Ten ridings to watch in B.C. during the upcoming federal election. Continue reading
Battleground B.C.: Where in the province the federal party leaders are visiting
Here’s where the federal party leaders are planning to visit across B.C. during the election campaign. Continue reading
Province says speculation tax brought in $58M in 2018 as meetings with mayors on tax kick off
The provincial government says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax is “contributing to the ongoing moderation” of the housing market but struggles to produce the numbers to prove it. Continue reading
The pros and cons of switching to permanent Daylight Saving Time
The pros, cons and unknowns around permanent Daylight Saving Time. Continue reading
‘A fan forever’: Premier John Horgan and his love for the Victoria Shamrocks
You know Premier John Horgan. Now meet Victoria Shamrocks fan John Horgan. Continue reading
B.C. government worried about ICBC, global uncertainty affecting province’s bottom line
Finance Minister Carole James says B.C. economy is still “strong and resilient” but is concerned about global “uncertainty” and the problems at ICBC. Continue reading
‘The time is now right’: Consultation finds 93% in B.C. want to scrap seasonal time changes
B.C. Premier John Horgan says the “time is now right” to switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST). Continue reading
BC Ferries to offer beer and wine at buffet between Vancouver and Victoria
There will be a limit of one drink per customer. Continue reading
Vancouver Taxi Association launches judicial review over PTB’s ridesharing rules
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Vancouver Taxi Association has filed a judicial review against the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision to have no caps for ridesharing vehicles allowed on B.C. roads. Continue reading