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It’s been a tough few weeks politically for Premier David Eby and his government. From alleged kickbacks to a rocky police transition in Surrey, the NDP could really use some political wins ahead of October’s election. Political strategists Maria Dobrinskaya and Ash Amlani debate on how they can do that, and how the BC Conservatives...

The Conservative Party of Canada is gaining steam in the polls, which could impact the results of B.C.’s upcoming provincial election. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains.

The B.C. government is facing calls for greater oversight of its conservation officers amid concerns about the number of black bears killed. Grace Ke reports.

The leader of the B.C. Conservatives has released a plan to get rid of portables and extended days in B.C. schools – by increasing the number of students in each classroom. As Janet Brown reports, Surrey teachers call it a “bad idea”.

As invasive mussels remain very much a threat for B.C. waters, the province, BC Hydro, and conservation organizations are all stepping up – increasing efforts and funds to protect local waterways and keep the invasive species out of BC. Jamie Tawil reports.

It was a big week for British Columbia in the nation’s capital, with the conversation centred in the House of Commons on B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot. In the Friday, May 3, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman reports from Ottawa, where he spoke with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He also speaks with...

As invasive mussels remain a threat TO BC waters, the Province, BC Hydro, and conservation groups are teaming up to increase efforts and funds to protect local waterways. Jamie Tawil has more.

Now that the province has flip-flopped on public drug use, the BC United and the Conservatives want more. The parties say it’s time to scrap the whole project. Richard Zussman explains.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is ramping up his attacks on B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot — even going as far as getting kicked out of the House of Commons this week for calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “wacko”. He spoke to Global’s Richard Zussman about what he would do differently as PM.

A nine-foot Burmese python has been seized from a home in Chilliwack. The conservation officer service seized it from a home on Tuesday. The large snake is illegal here in BC falling under the category of controlled alien species with a license being required to possess, transport, or breed them. Penalties can go up to...

A controversial B.C. doctor whose license was suspended two years ago over allegations related to COVID-19 restrictions has been dropped as a B.C. Conservative candidate.

Another poll is adding to the evidence of a new status quo in B.C. politics. The NDP has a significant lead, and the upstart BC Conservative Party is running second. The opposition BC United is launching a new publicity campaign, while BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau is moving to a long-time NDP stronghold riding. Richard...

It’s the new year, and British Columbians will go to the polls in 10 months and decide who they want as the next premier. In the Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with BC United leader Kevin Falcon and BC Conservative leader John Rustad on their messages to voters.

Community members in Nelson are outraged after a local bear was euthanized by the BC Conservation Officer Service. A pedestrian was struck and killed in Surrey, B.C. A beloved grocery store in Richmond was completely destroyed in a fire.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to Premier David Eby, asking him to hold off on a 23 per cent increase to B.C.’s carbon tax on April 1. Jonina Campbell and Rachael Segal discuss the potential merits of a decision to halt the hike and what it says about Poilievre potentially wading into what...

Kelowna council has voted in favor of a bylaw change that would allow for densification inside the city’s heritage conservation areas. Kelowna’s Gospel Mission has had to reduce meal offerings due to a lack of funds. Commercial trucks are now looking at higher penalties for hitting overpasses on B.C. roads.

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre is in B.C. Friday, where he spoke at a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade breakfast. Keith Baldrey reports on what was discussed, including comments about the upcoming carbon tax increase.

Ecologists say a leaked map shows B.C. is protecting less than half the old-growth forests it promised to conserve over the past three years. Detailed maps suggest areas with large trees have been removed from government protection, while areas with no commercial value are getting some measure of protection. Paul Johnson reports.

Numerous close calls with avalanches in the mountain parks of Alberta and B.C. have officials reminding people to play it safe if heading to the backcountry. The RCMP announce they will not lay charges following an investigation into the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race. Tech giant Fortinet selects Calgary for a new state-of-the-art data...

In tonight’s top story, a controversial monument in Oakville, Ont., dedicated to a division of Ukrainian soldiers who served in the Nazi’s infamous S.S. military unit during WWII has been taken down. Meanwhile, Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre held a rally in Etobicoke on Sunday, challenging Canadians to fight against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s planned...