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B.C. government accused of spending over $104,000 on luxury hotels

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has criticized the British Columbia government for spending over $104,000 on luxury hotels. The organization argues that taxpayers are already struggling financially…

politique · 2026-09-15 23:51

B.C. Premier Unanimous On Airport Privatization

British Columbia's Premier David Eby expressed support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's proposal to allow private sector involvement in airport operations. Speaking at the Canada Investment Summit,…

politique · 2026-09-15 21:47

9 Candidates Vie for Prince George Mayor Role

In Prince George, British Columbia, nine individuals have officially entered the race for mayor, marking the highest number of candidates for the position in any B.C. City. With nominations closed, th…

politique · 2026-09-15 20:13

B.C. airline expands with coastal carrier acquisition

Harbour Air, based in British Columbia, has announced plans to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, marking a significant step in regional aviation expansion. The deal, expected to finalize soon, will in…

economie · 2026-09-15 19:40

B.C. Man Faces Child-Sex Charges After Philippine Child Rescues

A man from New Westminster, British Columbia, is facing multiple child-sex charges in Canada after five children were rescued in the Philippines. The charges stem from an international police investig…

2026-09-15 19:22

Penticton council seeks provincial flexibility on official pay during criminal charges

Penticton city council has announced it will request greater autonomy from the provincial government regarding the payment of salaries for elected officials charged with crimes. Under current British…

politique · 2026-09-15 18:31

B.C. Village Exceeds Canadian Water Use Average

Canal Flats, a small village in British Columbia’s East Kootenay region, recorded water usage of about 690 liters per person per day in 2025, double the Canadian average. Officials are unsure why the…

2026-09-15 13:18

BC wildfires hit Indigenous reserves four times harder than others

Wildfires in British Columbia are disproportionately affecting Indigenous reserves, according to a new report by the province's Human Rights Commissioner. The findings show that Indigenous communities…

2026-09-15 16:57

3.8-magnitude quake hits B.C. without damage

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Ucluelet, B.C. Early Tuesday, according to local authorities. The tremor occurred southwest of the coastal town and was felt by residents in the area. No damage…

2026-09-15 12:09

B.C. to approve 400 megawatts for AI data centres

B.C. Is set to reveal which companies will be allowed to build AI data centres as part of a 400-megawatt initiative over two years. The provincial government has confirmed that selected firms will soo…

2026-09-15 12:09

B.C. deficit jumps to $13.8B due to royalty miscalculation

British Columbia’s projected deficit has surged to $13.8 billion after a $450 million miscalculation in natural gas royalty payments, according to Finance Minister Josie Osborne. The error, which occu…

economie · 2026-09-15 00:37

Kamloops City Hall Investigation Nominated for Journalism Award

A joint investigation into the turmoil at Kamloops city hall has been named a finalist for one of British Columbia's top journalism honours. The project, titled *Mayor of Chaos: How Kamloops municipal…

2026-09-14 20:04

BC's Largest Wildfire Now Under Control After Two Months

The largest wildfire of the year in British Columbia has been brought under control after nearly two months of efforts. The Pear Lake wildfire, which began on July 17 east of High Bar, has scorched ne…

2026-09-14 16:54