The New Democrat B.C. Government Caucus says Ed Conroy passed away Friday at the age of 73 of natural causes. 

The B.C. government announced a series of minimum wage increases in 2018 and the June 1st wage boost goes up 75 cents per hour to $14.60.

Politicians return to B.C.'s legislature Tuesday for the speech from the throne and the start of a spring session, while the government's budget will be tabled on Feb. 18.

This NDP government has proven itself to be far tougher than the last time the party was in power in the 1990s, Keith Baldrey writes.

Ridesharing vehicles are now on the road in British Columbia.

The NDP finds itself at cross purposes over the issue, as it wants the pipeline built while at the same time insisting it will do all it can to accommodate First Nations’ interests.

"We don't know what could happen, we could lose a vote, someone could fall ill... the numbers are so tight," said the premier in a year-end interview.

The B.C. government is intrigued by the idea of rolling dental care into the health care system but insists Ottawa would need to substantial help with funding.

The party's convention wrapped up on a note of celebration despite widespread labour unrest in multiple industries.

Kelowna-West MLA Ben Stewart says the province needs to "find solutions that are going to help forestry families and workers.”