
From Taipei to Phnom Penh: BC and Canada’s Costly Trade Missions Lack Clarity
As BC and Ottawa launch new trade missions in Asia, questions persist about costs, accountability, and what—if anything—Canadians are getting in return.
BC Admits Climate Targets Off Track as CleanBC Review Begins
BC says it’s not on track to hit its 2030 climate targets — now it wants your input on how to fix CleanBC.
Richmond Mayor Received Over $300k in Compensation, Docs Reveal
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie received more than $300,000 in compensation — a high amount compared to other public servants in the Lower Mainland.
The NDP’s Plan to Woo American Healthcare Workers
The BC government has begun moving towards a plan to take advantage of American “brain drain”— but the public details are vague and sparse.
FIFA World Cup to Cost BC Taxpayers At Least $532M, Govt Says
The BC government estimates that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver will cost BC taxpayers at least $532 million, a 10 percent increase from last year’s estimate.
BC NDP’s Proposed $419M Wage Hike Faces Blowback
The BC NDP government has proposed a new wage increase deal for unionized employees, but this has sparked criticism— even from the unions themselves.
BC Short-Term Rental Restrictions Face Fierce Opposition
BC’s short-term rental restrictions have sparked debate and opposition from many who view the issue as a red herring in the housing market.
Burnaby Housing Projects Cost $200M, Raising Monetary Concerns
Burnaby just started construction on two housing projects. However, the cost to taxpayers is considerably higher compared to other Canadian cities.
Bill 14: Solar Power is Amping Up in BC
Canada’s largest solar farm is planned for BC, backed by the provincial government through Bill 14.
Canada Sent Over $1 Billion in Arms to Saudi Arabia in 2024 Despite Human Rights Abuses
Canada sent over $1 billion in military goods to Saudi Arabia in 2024 — despite executions, repression, and a rights record that runs counter to Ottawa’s own stated foreign policy values.
Unemployment Across Canada at a Staggering High
A recent survey by Statistics Canada paints a bleak picture of Canadian job prospects, with youth in British Columbia facing particularly tough challenges.
Kamloops Municipal Dysfunction Draws Provincial Government’s Ire
Just weeks after the BC legislature passed Bill 15 — a controversial law allowing the province to override local governments — Kamloops is offering a case study in municipal dysfunction.
After the Breakup: MLAs Behind BC Conservative Rift Launch New Party
Two MLAs who split from the BC Conservatives have launched One BC — a new party that vows to dismantle what they call the “reconciliation industry.”
BC Ferries Chooses Chinese Firm to Build New Ships
BC Ferries announced that it gave contracts to build four new ships to a Chinese firm, sparking debate about security and the commitment to “Buy Canadian.”
Arbutus Housing Proposal Folds After Community Backlash
The provincial government has withheld information about a Kitsilano housing proposal, according to exclusive information obtained by Coastal Front.
BC Government Announces Delays in SkyTrain Expansion
The Millennium Line extension is now set for completion in 2027, two years later than initially planned—a delay likely to frustrate commuters and concern taxpayers.
BC Commits $775M to Housing While Vancouver Condos Sit Empty
During a severe housing crisis being felt across Canada, Metro Vancouver has more than 2,000 empty condos, collectively, with the number expected to rise to 3,500 by the end of 2025.
From Taipei to Phnom Penh: BC and Canada’s Costly Trade Missions Lack Clarity
As BC and Ottawa launch new trade missions in Asia, questions persist about costs, accountability, and what—if anything—Canadians are getting in return.
Taxpayers Fund Billions in Film Subsidies — But BC Keeps the Details Scattered
As Trump targets foreign films, British Columbia’s billion-dollar subsidies face scrutiny—not for their size, but for how little the public can see.
The Chaotic Development of the Massey Tunnel
Construction of the Massey Tunnel project will begin next year, although an earlier project with greater lane capacity could have been completed by 2022.
ANALYSIS: Nine Years into BC’s Toxic Drug Health Emergency
BC’s toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2016. Nine years later, over 16,000 lives have been lost. Coastal Front breaks it all down in our latest report.