
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.
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.
BC Unveils Mortgage Reforms to Fight Fraud — But Critics Say It's Too Late
The BC government has approved new rules for the province’s mortgage industry aimed at cracking down on fraud and money laundering. Still, critics argue that the measures arrive late and fall short.
BC Youth Struggle Finding Employment, Labour Data Shows
Statistics Canada recently released data from its monthly labour force survey and found concerning numbers for youth workers in BC.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim Spends Big on Transport, Food, and Office Supplies, City Docs Reveal
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has reported record-high mayoral expenses during his time in office, undermining his claims of fiscal responsibility.
BC Govt Reverses Course on Supportive Housing Safety
BC Housing Minister Ravi Khalon said in a press statement that the government will take action to protect supportive housing tenants from violent threats. Earlier this year, he said that these supportive housing buildings were safe.
Canada Spent $20M on Tanzanian Schools, But Where Did the Money Go?
The Canadian government gave $20M to build colleges in Tanzania, but the cost for the projects seem excessively high, raising concerns of graft.
BC Farmers Suffer Largest Net Loss in Entire Country
BC Farmers lost a staggering $457 million in 2024. What does this mean for the future of BC agriculture?
BC Group Calls to Cut Faith Funding, Rethink Public Spending
A humanist group wants BC to stop subsidizing faith institutions and redirect funds to secular programs.
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.