With BC's election wrapping up, forestry issues like wildfires and glyphosate use are key concerns. Critics say the government's slow wildfire response and continued herbicide spraying harm ecosystems, while mill closures devastate rural economies.

Healthcare is a central issue going into the BC election, with parties proposing different strategies to tackle wait times, boost staffing, and improve access as British Columbia’s needs grow.

Crime and safety are key issues in the BC election. With proposals ranging from reversing drug decriminalization to expanding mental health supports, each party claims to have the answer for a safer BC.

BC’s party leaders sparred over housing, healthcare, and more in a heated final debate. With a tight race ahead of the election, independents could prove influential.

With a record number of independent candidates running in BC’s provincial election, they could determine the balance of power in the legislature if no party wins a majority.

The BC NDP has unveiled a $2.9 billion platform aimed at tackling housing, healthcare, and affordability. However, with BC already facing an $8.9 billion deficit and $129 billion in debt, the ambitious plan sparks concerns over the province’s fiscal stability.

BC’s overseas trade offices have cost taxpayers millions. As Eby expands the network, Rustad’s Conservatives welcome MLAs who previously oversaw the spending.

A proposal by two BC lawyers to amend the language in the Law Society of British Columbia’s Indigenous Intercultural Course has reignited debate over the existence of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Furstenau’s apparent gambles—on both her riding switch and her aggressive platform on the drug crisis—could either propel the Greens forward or leave them without a seat in the legislature.

BC Premier David Eby, in an exclusive interview with Coastal Front, defended the growing deficit and dismissed the idea of cutting government spending.

Since 2018, BC has invested over $113 million in indigenous language revitalization, but doubts persist about whether the funds are delivering the expected results.

The BC Conservatives have surged ahead in the race for provincial leadership, according to a new poll by Mainstreet Research, putting them slightly in front of the governing BC NDP as the October election approaches.

Banks and credit unions collected millions in fees for administering CEBA, a program intended to support struggling small businesses during the pandemic. While these financial institutions profited, many small businesses shuttered under the weight of loan repayments.

As the provincial election approaches, Rustad's "Patients First" model positions the BC Conservatives as a bold alternative to the status quo. Whether voters see it as a necessary shake-up or a risky gamble is yet to be determined.

Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is set to reopen on August 7 amid significant financial and environmental challenges. Data reveals the steep costs and extensive water usage.

While the government and its supporters call the motion’s passage a step toward fiscal responsibility, critics see it as overreach that could harm economic growth and hurt ordinary Canadians.

Global Affairs Canada announced another $55.4 million in “humanitarian assistance funding” to Syria on Monday. However, the department told Coastal Front it has no idea where the money is going.

Three years after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, no human remains have been recovered.

A recent survey reveals a growing concern among Canadians regarding the federal government's proposed capital gains tax changes and its potential impact on the healthcare system. 

Six months after Coastal Front’s exclusive report on BC’s Offshore Schools Program, the province remains opaque, responding to an FOI request with an almost entirely redacted document.