The province has put forward legislation to respond to further tariff threats and implementations in a timely manner. This comes after Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma spoke to media today (Thursday), saying the Economic Stabilization Tariff Response Act would also help defend workers and businesses, and grow...

The BC NDP and BC Greens have finalized an agreement to work together in the legislature. The caucus chairs for both parties signed the final terms of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord today, which sets out agreements and understandings on different topics between the parties. The accord comes as the...

A new community hall is planned for Connor Park in Halfmoon Bay and site preparation work will begin in the next few weeks. The Sunshine Coast Regional District says utility work will include a new water service, electrical connections and septic upgrades for the hall. Residents on Northwood Road will receive...

An Island MP says Mark Carney’s election win doesn’t make a difference for Vancouver Island. On Sunday, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was chosen by the Liberal Party of Canada as their new leader and Prime Minister, winning with nearly 86 percent of the vote. Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord...

BC Hydro’s President and CEO is set to retire this summer. In a statement issued today, Hydro announced that Chris O’Reilly will be retiring from the position after serving in the role for eight years. His career with Hydro began as an engineer-in-training in 1990, rising the ranks to join the...

All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting today. That comes from Premier David Eby in a statement, saying the BC Government has ordered the removal of American beer, wine, spirits, and refreshment beverages this morning. Along with removing those products, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch will also...