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The B.C. government announced that it has identified what it calls “sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks.” Premier David Eby says the government is working closely with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and other agencies to determine the extent of the problem. He says at this point there is no evidence that sensitive information...

The B.C. Nurses Union is delivering an urgent message to the province about safety in the workplace. B.C.N.U. President Adriane Gear speaks about the alarming findings from a survey they did amongst their members.

Another high-profile cyberattack has hit British Columbia, this time, on the provincial government’s own networks. The announcement came late in the day Wednesday, but as Richard Zussman reports, there were earlier signs something was amiss.

More B.C. municipalities are pushing back against the NDP government’s new housing targets, saying they’re doing their share, but the province is not. Aaron McArthur reports.

The B.C. government is quashing the ability for convicted violent offenders to change their names. The province has quite a history of this happening and now that will be impossible. And we can now tell you the new name of a notorious child killer. Richard Zussman reports.

In a May 9, 2024 news conference, Minister of Emergency Management Bowinn Ma said with many parts of the province experiencing warmer than seasonal weather coupled with drought conditions, there is already an increased risk for wildfires, especially in the northeastern region of B.C.

Merritt is seeking $90,000 from the BC government for costs related to temporary emergency room closures. Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz discusses the call for compensation.

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.

After being passed over in the federal budget the BC government has stepped up with money for public transit. Global News Morning sits down with TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn to discuss how far the funding will go toward meeting public transit needs.

A new report calls out the B.C. government for falling behind other provinces when it comes to covering several medications, including for rare conditions. Kylie Stanton has the details and the story of a grandmother who pays out of pocket for her granddaughter’s meds.

An NDP backbencher is breaking with party ranks, and opposing the provincial government’s approval of a marine jetty for LNG exports. Richmond-Steveston MLA Kelly Greene says she’s disappointed in the move.

B.C. Premier David Eby announced on Monday the government plans to purchase land near transit hubs to shape development for affordable housing for people who use transit.

The B.C. government announced new protections for renters at a press conference on Tuesday morning. Landlords will no longer be able to charge rent hikes for any new occupant under the age of 19. Andrea Macpherson has all the details.

The B.C. government is pumping another $80 million in to help farmers make irrigation more efficient and to build infrastructure to improve water availability and storage. Emily Lazatin reports.

More mixed messages tonight on the issue of safer supply drugs being diverted and sold on the streets. The BC government maintains it’s not a widespread problem, but police in communities like Campbell River and Prince George seem to have a different perspective. Aaron McArthur has the latest.

The B.C. government has revamped its program to compensate businesses vandalized, after red tape and onerous requirements led many to be rejected. Kristen Robinson reports.

Premier David Eby says legislative changes will be coming to allow the City of Vancouver to dissolve the Park Board during the next sitting of the House following the October provincial election. Alissa Thibault reports.

The B.C. government is under fire on multiple fronts over its safe drug supply program after Prince George RCMP announced they’d seized government-issued drugs in a major bust. Paul Johnson reports.

Now that the federal government has approved B.C.’s request for decriminalization, what will happen next? In the Friday, May 10, episode of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman welcomes Fiona Wilson, deputy chief of the B.C. Association of Police Chiefs, Leslie McBain from Moms Stop the Harm and Keith Baldrey.

The province will present legislation to introduce the new home-flipping tax this spring, designed to increase housing supply and discourage speculators from driving up prices. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the province’s plan.