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The federal and provincial governments have agreed to partner with Abbotsford to help with flood mitigation on the Sumas Prairie. Abbotsford mayor Ross Siemens talks about the importance of that support.

The provincial government announced new funding for 10 school projects in Edmonton as part of budget 2026. The province is looking to address the growing school population and overcapacity classrooms across the city. Jasmine King reports.

Residents of a Penticton neighbourhood say they’re facing financial ruin if the provincial government doesn’t help pay for repairs to their water infrastructure, which the province has been managing for decades. Travis Lowe reports.

Calgary’s mayor is pondering the idea of holding a plebiscite on the amount of property taxes the city sends to the provincial government.  Jeromy Farkas made the comments at a special council meeting Wednesday to discuss the impact of the province’s latest budget on Calgarians.  But some on council felt the meeting was performative.  Adam...

The price of fuel is soaring due to the war in the Middle East and it’s beginning to have implications for Alberta consumers. But as Erik Bay reports, the situation could be to the provincial government’s benefit.

The AFL launched its new campaign called “Fight Back Now” on Saturday, urging Albertans who are upset with the provincial government to join them in planning a province-wide day of action on May 29. Drew Stremick reports.

The Alberta Medical Association and provincial government have been in a back and forth for weeks over when and how they will negotiate logistics for hiring triage liaison physicians in emergency departments. Katherine Ludwig explains.

The provincial government has announced further steps to protect people who attend B.C. schools and places of worship. As Grace Ke reports, it involves establishing so-called safe access zones around synagogues and other religious institutions, and extending them at schools.

Saint John’s Forward House — a lifeline for those in recovery — is on the verge of shutting down. As Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports, the founder says they’re caught in funding red tape and policy hurdles with the provincial government.

The provincial government is turning to the courts in its latest attempt to put an end to an infamous Penticton encampment. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the location of the camp has created a jurisdictional mess that has made finding a long-term solution difficult. 

Fallout continues over three Aboriginal rights agreements signed last month between Ottawa and the Musqueam First Nation. But as Jordan Armstrong reports, it’s the provincial government that’s facing criticism over a lack of transparency.

March 8th will be the last time British Columbians will have to change their clocks. The provincial government is making daylight saving time permanent. It’s been a long time coming for Tara Holmes from STOP the Time Change BC. We speak with her about the decision, and some of the concerns being raised.

Jordan Armstrong speaks with David McCoy, Merit Commissioner of BC, about the provincial government’s imminent elimination of the office, and whether independent oversight in B.C.’s public service is a luxury we can no longer afford.

The Downtown Kelowna Association is sounding the alarm about the provincial government’s plan to start charging PST on professional services, like security. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Energy critics say the provincial government could save a lot of money in the budget by cutting its electric vehicle mandates. Aaron McArthur reports.

The City of Burnaby is once again pushing back at the provincial government’s new building requirements to increase density. Angela Jung reports.

Vancouver City Council has approved a plan to open a standalone training academy for the Vancouver Police Department, but that plan still needs approval from the provincial government. Catherine Urquhart reports.

On this edition, charges are withdrawn against a man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder in Lindsay, Ontario. Also, impact statements from the family and friends of three siblings killed by an impaired teenager driver, the provincial government considers giving new powers to special constables to curb public drug use, and Canadian paralympic athletes...

The Prince Edward County fire department’s cancer prevention program got a much needed financial boost from the provincial government on Thursday. The investment is part of a larger grant meant to support fire departments across Ontario.

Warm weather conditions across the province begin to take a drastic turn as temperatures drop and a thick blanket of snow covers the ground. The provincial government announces additional funding to help curb gender-based violence by expanding current supports.