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Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver running as CentreBC candidate in fall election

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Andrew Weaver is running as a CentreBC candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the same Victoria-area riding he previously represented as a B.C. Green MLA.

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

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B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.

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

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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.

“I’m not going anywhere,” says B.C. Conservative leader amid party turmoil

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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said she has no plans to step aside after reports that members of her caucus had asked her to do so.

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

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Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

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A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.

Áʼa꞉líya Warbus is 7th MLA to leave the B.C. Conservatives over discontent with leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus is the latest to leave the B.C. Conservatives as the rift over Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership widens.

A 5th MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership

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Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day says he is quitting the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, becoming the fifth MLA to leave the caucus in recent weeks.

Teresa Wat breaks from B.C. Conservatives, citing leader’s “distasteful” CCP comments

Politics Emily Joveski -
Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat is the latest MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus over frustrations with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

K’ómoks treaty reaches key milestone as B.C. introduces implementation bill

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has tabled legislation to implement a treaty with K’ómoks First Nation, marking a major milestone in a process that began more than 30 years ago.

Eby backs down on confidence vote tied to DRIPA bill

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The NDP government is retreating from a plan for a confidence motion on a bill to suspend parts of British Columbia’s landmark reconciliation law.

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Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

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.
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