
Festival shutdown in Vancouver tied to questions of government funding
Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing.
Canada Post reports record $407M loss as labour dispute drags on
Canada Post has reported the largest loss in its history, posting a $407-million shortfall in a single quarter.
OPINION: Why are we so separated?
OPINION: Cities in the Lower Mainland are a mess. Why not try and consolidate a few of them?
Mayor Ken Sim accused of breaching City's conduct code
Mayor Ken Sim is facing intense criticism following a year-long investigation that revealed potential breaches of conduct by him and his ABC party.
Feds invest over a billion into lumber sector as American tariffs loom
The federal government recently announced more than a billion dollars to support the softwood lumber sector. What does this mean for BC, the primary supplier?
Festival shutdown in Vancouver tied to questions of government funding
Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing.
BC bills Ottawa for illegal drug lab cleanup
BC’s Public Safety Minister has asked the federal government for assistance in drug lab cleanups— prompting discussion over which branch of government is responsible for the process.
BC Conservatives fundraising below expectations, disclosures show
John Rustad and the BC Conservatives came close to winning in 2024. Now, they are struggling to raise money.
New Canadian renters survey has depressing implications
A survey from a rental marketplace site shows that one in three Canadians spend half or more of their income on rent.
BC government debt jumps $10.6B above budget, watchdog warns
British Columbia’s public accounts show the province’s debt grew by $10.6 billion more than budgeted last fiscal year, prompting criticism from a taxpayer advocacy group.
BC debt grows, Province lacks clear plan to address it
BC’s provincial debt grew by 50 percent, further cementing concerns about the government’s newfound commitment to fiscal responsibility.
REPORT: 16,000 jobs lost in BC last month
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, BC has lost 16,000 jobs in total — and the provincial government’s response to this is confusing to say the least.
BC loses thousands to Alberta amid cost and wage strain
Cost pressures, stagnant wages, and declining services are pushing British Columbians to leave the province in record numbers, according to a new report.
Private nursing agencies cashed in while BC hospitals struggled
BC’s healthcare system remains under strain from chronic staffing shortages and service pressures, despite repeated government initiatives.
Vancouver housing designated ‘impossibly unaffordable,’ survey shows
A recent survey ranked Vancouver as “impossibly unaffordable,” with its housing situation worse than Los Angeles, London, and New York City.
Why does this city manager make so much money?
Last week, the City of Vancouver hired Donny van Dyk to be its City Manager. While van Dyk’s title may indicate that of a mid-level bureaucrat, his salary reflects a position of greater significance.
Feds confirm end to safer supply funding as drug deaths mount
Ottawa pulls safer supply funding as deaths rise and programs shrink in BC.
BC municipalities are behind housing supply benchmarks, analysis shows
An analysis of BC housing orders shows that many municipalities are behind schedule on their home building target, sparking concerns about whether they will be able to complete their benchmarks on time.
Big Bad Boo: Canada spent $6M on cartoons. Why can’t we see the details?
A Vancouver-based animation studio received more than $6 million in Canadian government funding earmarked for counter-terrorism initiatives—raising questions about transparency and oversight in federal spending.
Carney’s gov’t touts ‘significant’ trade missions—whatever that means
The feds call trade missions a cornerstone. The province calls them job creators. Neither has shown the math.
OPINION: What is Doug Ford's plan?
Doug Ford is trying to position himself as a future leader of the federal Conservative Party. However, his approach to get there is, to say the least, confusing.