Tag: Election

Municipalities worry a potential snap election could overshadow local elections this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
As speculation mounts that Premier David Eby could call an early provincial election this fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities is raising concerns that a provincial election could overshadow scheduled local government elections.

Canadians headed to the polls April 28

Federal Election 2025 John White -
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

2018 Powell River Election Candidates

News Justin Goulet -
Story by James Wood, MyPowellRiverNow.com POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The slate is set for the municipal elections across the Powell...

Political parties release election platforms

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Liberals have unveiled their election platform. One key plank is a Vancouver Island-specific platform with promises aimed...

Increased Advertising Spending Raising Questions

News David Boles -
The provincial government has nearly doubled its advertising spending for the January to May period. B.C's Auditor General Carol...

Getting set to vote

News Justin Goulet -
Step one, for getting all the ducks in a row for election day in BC, is to make sure...

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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. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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