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
Second B.C. grant program facing scrutiny amid conflict concerns
Opposition parties are calling for a probe of grant money distributed through the Buy BC program, an initiative meant to help promote local agricultural products.
Politics
Apr 15
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
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
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
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
BC Green leader plans to switch ridings in provincial election
Sonia Furstenau says she will run in NDP-held Victoria-Beacon Hill, which includes the province's capital, after representing the Cowichan Valley since 2017.
Politics
Jan 31
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
Kelowna mother who lost son in crane collapse organizes fundraiser for memorial
So far, over $200,000 has already been raised through a United Way BC campaign in support of erecting a memorial site at Knowles Heritage Park in Kelowna in honour of the victims.
Canada
Apr 18
New zero-emission truck centre in Kelowna, B.C. breaks ground at YLW
Velocity Truck Centres Canada broke ground on a 41,000-square-foot facility at the Kelowna, B.C., airport Friday to support sales and service of zero-emission trucks.
Economy
Apr 13
Latest milestones move Cedar LNG closer to getting a green light
The proposed US$3.4-billion Cedar LNG facility is looking more likely to become a reality in the wake of recent positive statements by the project partners.
Canada
Apr 5
Banksy confirms mural that appeared overnight in London is his work
Banksy took credit for the massive art piece on his Instagram after rumours swirled about the origin of the mural.
Trending
Mar 18
2 women missing in Oklahoma, investigators believe they are ‘in danger’
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley are both moms and connected to churches in nearby area.
U.S. News
Apr 3
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this.
Entertainment
Apr 21
With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt
The Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue.
Environment
Mar 29
Let these 8 spring fragrances whisk you away
From earthy notes with a splash of citrus to sweet floral scents—no matter your mood these spring fragrances are a delight for the senses.
The Curator
Apr 17
A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre
Though the Conservatives have sometimes struggled to build support in cultural communities, Pierre Poilievre has led an effort to diversify his team's gender and ethnic mix.
Canada
Mar 8
From day to night: Ultimate beauty dupes
From the perfect face-prep headband to a beauty blender dupe that delivers the same performance at half the price – here are some fresh ideas for your day.
The Curator
Apr 2
Conservative leader says eliminating trade barriers one way to help Okanagan wine industry
“We need to knock down interprovincial trade barriers so that we can sell Okanagan wines seamlessly across the country in the years ahead.”
Politics
Mar 8
Mixed reaction to B.C.’s free-spending election year budget
From delight to outrage, here's what people are saying about the 2024 British Columbia budget.
Economy
Feb 22