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Report makes six recommendations on event safety after Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A report commissioned by the B.C. government after a deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations to improve security at public events.

Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

No injuries after early morning blast outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s Vancouver office

North Vancouver RCMP say no one was injured in an early morning explosion outside an office building in North Vancouver.

Rustad faces leadership vote as B.C. Conservatives feud with splinter group

About 9,000 B.C. Conservative Party members are eligible to cast votes this summer in a leadership review of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

Premier won’t intervene in B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese shipyard, despite union backlash

Premier David Eby said it is concerning that no Canadian companies bid on a B.C. Ferries contract to build four new major vessels, but he won’t intervene in the company’s decision to award the contract to a Chinese state-owned shipyard.

Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations

Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated.

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.

Support for B.C. Premier David Eby slips after brief boost from tariff war

A new poll suggests public opinion of Premier David Eby has declined this month.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

B.C. government reverses cuts to support program for families with sick kids

The B.C. government is reversing cuts to a program that helps parents pay for accommodation when taking their sick children to Vancouver for medical treatment.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Premier Eby says province supporting evacuees as wildfire threatens northeastern B.C.

Premier David Eby says his government is in contact with officials in northeastern British Columbia, where an out-of-control wildfire has prompted evacuations.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...
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Report makes six recommendations on event safety after Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A report commissioned by the B.C. government after a deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations to improve security at public events.

Shoreline health survey being conducted at Francois Lake

Francois Lake’s shoreline is getting a checkup this summer...

B.C. SPCA welcomes proposed ban on exotic cats

The B.C. SPCA is welcoming proposed regulations from the B.C. government to ban all exotic cat species. 

RCMP seeking two men after explosion outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s North Van office

RCMP have released images of two men they believe were involved in an explosion last month in North Vancouver, which damaged the front door of the building housing the constituency office of B.C. NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bowinn Ma.

Smithers Hamhuis to be inducted into BC Hockey Hall of Fame

Dan Hamhuis walked through every door that came open...