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

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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.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

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B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

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B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

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The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

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The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

Eby emphasizes B.C. projects amid pipeline debate

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby said his focus remains on securing investment for British Columbia as debate continues over the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline.

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

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B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

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LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election

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Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

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Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

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B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

B.C. officials “shocked” and “angry” after report details Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT history

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B.C. Premier David Eby is calling a report detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s alleged interactions with ChatGPT “shocking.”

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

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A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.
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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

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

Malcolmson looks to continue work as Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA 

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The BC NDP candidate for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island says her experience in provincial and federal politics makes her the right person to continue representing the riding. 

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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