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Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC

Former cabinet minister appeals to Elections BC to register New Liberal Party of BC

VANCOUVER — The suspension of BC United's election campaign left centrist voters in British Columbia "orphaned," and a new provincial party under the Liberal brand is needed, says former federal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 'fell so short' in Doukhobor pay, communication after apology: ombudsperson

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 'fell so short' in Doukhobor pay, communication after apology: ombudsperson

A statement from Jay Chalke says the government is being vague about who is eligible for promised compensation, and its communication is so inconsistent and unclear that survivors are coming to his office for help.
Public money to help pay severance for BC United caucus employees

Public money to help pay severance for BC United caucus employees

After the suspension of the party’s election campaign, a legislative committee decided to provide funds to support laid-off caucus workers.
Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

Another incumbent BC United MLA to run as Independent as Kirkpatrick re-enters race

WEST VANCOUVER, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ — An incumbent BC United legislative member has reversed her decision not to seek re-election and has announced she'll run as an Independent in the riding of West Vancouver-Capilano in the upcoming British Columbia election.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health crisis

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health crisis

VANCOUVER — Mayors, First Nations leaders, and law enforcement officials are pleading with the federal and provincial governments to take "immediate action" to address what they call dual "crises" of public safety and mental health issues in communit
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ commits to earlier, enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced his government has committed to earlier and enhanced pensions for wildland firefighters, saying the province owes them a "deep debt of gratitude" for their efforts in battling recent fire se
Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ victim's family furious at no-fault insurance regime in motor-vehicle death case

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ victim's family furious at no-fault insurance regime in motor-vehicle death case

Annie Kong's family says their anguish at her death has been exacerbated by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½'s no-fault insurance system, which limited the lump-sum compensation in her death and restricted their rights to seek additional recourse through lawsuits.
Four people charged with manslaughter, forcible confinement in Burnaby, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ death

Four people charged with manslaughter, forcible confinement in Burnaby, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ death

BURNABY, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ — Police in British Columbia say four people have been charged with manslaughter more than a year after a man died in Burnaby.
Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.