BC Conservation Officer Service says orphaned bear in Bralorne is too old to rehabilitate
Many animal lovers were eager to step in and bring the bear to safety, worried the yearling would not be able to survive in the wild on its own.
Environment
May 2
Poll shows BC Conservatives making inroads among federal Conservative voters
According to data released by the Angus Reid Institute on Monday, 56 per cent of would-be Conservative Party of Canada voters would cast their ballot for the BC Conservatives.
Politics
Apr 1
B.C. Conservatives dump controversial doctor candidate hours after announcing him
Stephen Malthouse's licence to practise medicine in B.C. has been suspended since March 2022, amid an investigation launched after complaints from other doctors.
Politics
Mar 28
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
Three B.C. men fined, banned from hunting after killing pregnant deer
The BC Conservation Officer Service says three men have been sentenced for illegally killing two deer and a marmot near Kamloops back in 2020.
Environment
Apr 18
B.C. Conservatives pledge to eliminate Surrey portables by increasing class sizes
Leader John Rustad unveiled the policy on Monday, saying the current situation, with students learning in close to 400 portables in the school district, sucks.
Politics
Feb 26
Kelowna councillor to seek BC NDP nomination in conservative stronghold
The city councillor will seek the BC NDP nomination in the new Kelowna-Centre riding and, if he gets that, vie for voter support.
Canada
Apr 9
Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Conservative nomination
Mike De Jong previously held several portfolios in B.C. government, such as finance, health, forests and attorney general. He's seeking a federal Conservative nomination.
Politics
Apr 18
BC United holds Vancouver campaign rally amid low polling numbers
BC United held a campaign rally in Vancouver on Saturday. According to a recent poll, the party is third in popularity for the next B.C. election, which takes place in October.
Politics
Apr 7
Data shows BC NDP with hefty cash advantage heading into 2024 election
Data released by Elections BC on Monday showed the New Democrats raised more than $4.5 million in donations in 2023, from more than 15,619 donors.
Politics
Apr 8
Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deaths
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.
Canada
May 2
Poilievre allowed back in House of Commons after getting kicked out Tuesday
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be allowed back in the House of Commons from question period Wednesday after being ejected for calling the prime minister a 'wacko.'
Canada
May 1
Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions go into effect on May 1
Due to a low snowpack and an expectation that it will be a hot and dry summer, Vancouver residents and businesses are being asked to conserve water.
Environment
Apr 9
Amid mounting bear deaths, calls for more oversight of B.C. conservation officers
The B.C. government is facing calls for mover oversight of conservation officers, amid a mounting number of black bears killed in recent years.
Environment
Mar 5
Central Okanagan parks included in Canada’s national conservation network
Twenty-five Central Okanagan parks are now being recognized as part of Canada’s national conservation network, solidifying the Central Okanagan's commitment to conservation.
Canada
Mar 22
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 United starts media blitz as poll shows official Opposition party in 3rd place
A new poll from Vancouver-based Research Co. found B.C.'s Official Opposition BC United party is trailing not only the governing BC NDP, but also the upstart BC Conservative Party.
Politics
Jan 31
Poilievre says ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney’
B.C. Premier David Eby called Poilievre's plea to halt the upcoming federal carbon price increase a "baloney factory" campaign tactic. It didn't please the Conservative leader.
Politics
Mar 17
B.C. says ‘final offer’ on table in bid to push Surrey police transition forward
B.C. Solicitor General said the offer was "good for" Surrey, but wouldn't speak to details, including how much money is involved.
Crime
Mar 13
Parental consent should be required for student pronoun changes: Manitoba Tories
The interim leader of the Opposition Progressive Conservatives said parental consent should be required, while the province's NDP premier accused the Tories of being divisive.
Politics
Mar 12