Premier David Eby makes formal apology to Doukhobors at B.C. legislature
David Eby has officially apologized in the Victoria legislature to members of the Doukhobor religious community, including children who were forcibly taken from their parents.
Politics
Feb 27
Drug use in B.C.’s hospitals sparks feisty debate in the legislature
The Official Opposition, B.C. United, called out the government over a string of stories about illegal drug use in hospitals, with users allowed to leave their beds.
Politics
Apr 11
B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title
The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday.
Politics
Apr 22
Bill banning transgender athletes from publicly-funded sports quashed in B.C.
A proposal by BC Conservative Leader John Rustad to use "biological sex" to classify participants in publicly funded sports didn't get to first base.
Politics
Apr 30
B.C. government introduces new home-flipping tax legislation
Under the proposal, first announced in the 2024 budget, anyone who buys a home and then sells it within two years of purchase will be taxed.
Canada
Apr 3
Squamish rejected a ‘floatel’ for LNG workers. What happens next?
District of Squamish councillors voted 4-3 to reject a one-year permit for a cruise ship that would have housed the Woodfibre LNG crews.
Economy
May 2
B.C. critical eye injection program at risk as specialists send out warning letters
Retinal specialists oppose a move by their regulatory body that proposes a 32 per cent cut in their compensation, which the province has accepted.
Health
Mar 4
UBC student union rejects proposed referendum on evicting Hillel House
In a statement, the university's student union said it rejected the vote because the terms of the referendum did not conform with its bylaws.
Politics
Mar 1
B.C. auditor general to probe stalled Lytton wildfire rebuild
British Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of the province's response to the 2021 wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C.
Environment
May 1
Princess Anne to help commission new navy vessel in B.C. ceremony
The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.
Politics
May 3
BC United names Okanagan MLA as party whip
On Tuesday, the BC United Party announced that Renee Merrifield was named the party’s official whip.
Politics
Feb 20
More than 115 wildfires burning in B.C., fuelling concerns for a long, destructive season
Residents in the Pine River area, south of Chetwynd, have now been allowed to go home after being ordered to leave on Wednesday due to the 50-hectare Wildmare Creek fire.
Fire
Apr 25
Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant program
B.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.
Politics
Apr 8
BC Nurses’ Union concerned with rise of illicit drugs, weapons inside hospitals
The BC Nurses' Union said illicit drug use and a rise in weapons inside hospitals is becoming a significant safety concern for its members.
Health
Apr 4
City council looking at denser housing in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood
Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities for the purpose of creating new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”
Canada
Apr 18
Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons
A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.
Crime
Mar 29
Fruit-packing company should have been fined more for effluent discharge: neighbour
Including this month’s five-figure penalty, the company was also fined $32,000 in 2022 for violating wastewater discharge regulations.
Canada
Apr 24
Canada Place given secondary name and signage honouring Komagata Maru passengers
Canada Place will now also be known as Komagata Maru Place, an acknowledgment of the city's role in historical discrimination against people of South Asian origin.
Politics
Feb 9
Over a thousand attend Women’s Memorial March for MMIWG in Vancouver
Now in its 33rd year, the Women's Memorial March takes place annually on Valentine's Day starting at the corner of Main and East Hastings in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Canada
Feb 14
B.C. police board controversies renew call for Police Act changes
B.C.'s premier says changes to the Police Act are "clearly needed" following the resignation of a high-profile member of the Vancouver Police Board and controversy in Surrey.
Politics
Feb 8