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B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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. announces additional $6M for police to target repeat offenders

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s public safety minister said the province is investing an additional $6 million dollars for police departments to target repeat violent offenders. 

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

Health
No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

2026 BC Election
Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.Â