‘Non-competition’ plan from BC United rejected by BC Conservatives
The BC Conservatives are second in the polls, behind the governing NDP. And the party won't agree to a cooperation deal with third-place BC United ahead of the October election.
Politics
May 24
David Eby says B.C. faces ‘starkest choice in generation’ amid unite-the-right talks
Premier David Eby is warning his party of a merger between the opposition BC United and BC Conservative parties, calling the fall election the "starkest choice in a generation."
Politics
May 16
PoCo mayor says ‘no’ to provincial jump as unite-the-right merger talk rages
After news emerged Brad West was being courted to help bring together the fractured right wing of B.C.'s provincial politics, he says he's decided the time wasn't right.
Politics
May 16
B.C. heading towards NDP-Conservative election showdown, poll suggests
The survey from Vancouver-based Research Co. shows 42 per cent of respondents would back the BC NDP in the upcoming vote, followed by 32 per cent for the BC Conservatives.
Politics
May 21
B.C. Conservative leader pledges not to ‘reopen the abortion debate’
The leader of the BC Conservatives has issued a statement pledging "not to reopen the abortion debate" after one of his MLAs appeared to suggest motherhood begins at conception.
Politics
May 9
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
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
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 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
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West considering leading merged BC United-Conservative party
Sources say business leaders and political organizers have approached Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West about leading a potentially merged free-enterprise coalition party.
Politics
May 15
B.C.’s final legislative session before election ends with acrimony, tears, fantasies
The final legislative session before the coming provincial election ended last week in acrimony, tears and some wild political fantasies being circulated.
Commentary
May 21
Orphaned bear in Bralorne, B.C., is too old to rehabilitate, conservations officials say
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
