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Who's ahead in the B.C. Conservative race?
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar got endorsements from five of his colleagues this week in the race to replace John Rustad as leader of the …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Mining critical minerals on the island - while cleaning up too
There is global demand for critical minerals, and those can be found right here on the island. This week, we hear about two proposals to mine critica…
7 months ago
"You can't have it both ways" - mixed reaction to B.C.'s budget
The B.C. government is facing a record-setting deficit, but didn’t announce drastic cuts in this week's budget. While there are some job cuts and tax…
7 months ago
New disability funding has some islanders celebrating - and others worried
The province recently announced new funding to support families of children with disabilities. It means some children who live with conditions such a…
7 months, 1 week ago
Setting politics aside for Tumbler Ridge
From Victoria to the Peace, the entire province is mourning the events and loss in Tumbler Ridge. The Province revamped its Throne Speech and start o…
7 months, 1 week ago
Should the province overhaul forestry - like a new report recommends?
An independent forestry panel released its report to the B.C. government this week, saying massive change is required to fix the industry in this pro…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Why changes to salmon fishing rules are dividing people
Sport fishers in B.C. are raising concerns about proposed changes to the salmon allocation policy for B.C. - which Fisheries and Oceans Canada (aka D…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
B.C.-Alberta tension continues: “cordial” but also “treason”
B.C. Premier David Eby, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, met with the prime minister this week in Ottawa. Eby called the conversations "borderline…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Caregivers on the island are desperate for a break
This week a group of Parksville-Qualicum residents presented a petition to their MLA, calling for more respite for caregivers who look after their ag…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
That Carney speech, through B.C. eyes
The whole world is talking about that speech the Prime Minister made at Davos this week - including our B.C. politics panel. They also weigh in on Pr…
8 months ago