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Politics

Polls show BC NDPs have more support than ever over the last three months

Premier Eby’s approval rate is sitting at 59%.

BC notifies Instagram and other big tech firms of new intimate image regulations

To prevent anyone from suffering the same fate as Amanda Todd.

Frustrated 5th Street Pub could get to keep their patio following popular petition

The Beagle was also left out of the original bylaw.

Petition launched after Indigenous couple’s baby taken by province at Victoria hospital

They’ve been camped out on the Legislature grounds in protest.

‘Clearly not the case’: Twitter labels CBC as ‘Government-funded Media’

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responsible.

‘Way more than just a new name’: BC Liberals officially rebrand to BC United...

They hope David Eby won’t call a snap-election.

Race to replace John Horgan in Langford-Juan de Fuca riding begins

Meet the candidates.

5 ways Canada’s Budget 2023 could save you some cash

Free dental care, grocery rebates and more!
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VicPD butts heads with Victoria and Esquimalt councils over proposed budget

The police force sought a 10% increase, while other departments are seeking 7%.

‘Words have a powerful effect’: BC to become first province to ‘de-gender’ the government

To remove barriers trans and non-binary folks face.

Supreme Court Justice and UVic alum put on leave for ‘alleged conduct’

He got his Bachelor of Laws at UVic.

BC proposes new law to protect those like Amanda Todd from being sextorted

Amanda Todd’s story is all too familiar.

10 things you need to know about the BC NDP’s 2023 budget

Free birth control, renter’s credit and more!

Nurse practitioners in BC can now order involuntary admission for psychiatric patients

VicPD says this will benefit them too.

Premier Eby announces new measures to protect old growth in BC

BC Green Party agrees with the plan.

‘Basic human right’: Promise of free birth control in BC has yet to be...

John Horgan promised free contraception in 2020.
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Crystal Pool’s ‘crumbling facility’ may finally get long-awaited replacement

The facility was built in 1971.

BC’s throne speech focuses on healthcare, safety, and affordability

“Many feel they’re just getting by and not getting ahead.”

There will be a rally in support of people with eating disorders at the...

Marking the last day of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
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BC gets funding boost in effort to help combat landlord/tenant disputes

The $15.6 million injection will bring in 50 new full-time employees.

Langford votes unanimously to adopt new restrictive tree protection bylaw

It’ll protect 25 to 30% of trees not covered by development policies.

BC Premier Eby revealed his cabinet members at Victoria’s Government House today

13 of the 28 ministers are newcomers to the cabinet table.

Climate protesters attend BC’s cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Victoria

They are protesting ongoing and proposed LNG projects.
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Premier Eby announces $230 million in funding for specialized police in BC

The funding will help staff rural police forces.

Concerns over affordability arise following BC’s new housing initiatives

Low-income housing is the city's greatest need.

BC Premier David Eby announces new provincial ministry to solely handle housing

He’ll announce the minister on December 7th.

BC government introduces two new measures to address housing crisis

Renters and homeowners alike will benefit.

BC reveals plans to address repeat violent offenders and expansion of mental health crisis...

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”

David Eby reveals two cost-of-living credits in first move as premier of BC

Between the two, families could get $510.

David Eby officially sworn in as BC’s 37th premier during historic ceremony

Both will put money in British Columbians’ pockets.

BC Liberal Party officially changing their name to BC United

The change will take effect early in the new year.

7 Vancouver Island Métis communities to benefit from $7.1 million funding announcement

To support job-ready skills training within the province.

Victoria council candidate and former Saanich mayor fined by Elections BC

The two combined fines equal $250.

Lisa Helps looks back on 8 years as mayor and shares hopes for new...

Mayor Marianne Alto has been sworn-in.
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Victoria’s newly elected mayor and councillors to be sworn in this Thursday

It’ll be streamed online!

BC premier-designate David Eby to be sworn in November 18th

And the BC Green Party aren't happy with the timing.

John Horgan officially hands in his resignation as premier of BC

He gave more than two weeks notice.

Saanich council candidate denied a recount after narrow loss during election

Rishi Sharma lost by 11 votes.

Saanich council candidate requests recount after losing by 11 votes

Rishi Sharma wants to be the first South-Asian Canadian elected in Saanich.

David Eby is set to take over as BC NDP’s new leader as of...

Following Anjali Appadurai’s disqualification.
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Fake endorsement: VIVA releases statement after volunteer fired for impersonating Island Health

The email was sent out in the early hours Monday.

Victoria council candidate forced to cancel event amid online bullying attacks

“I was attacked on twitter verbally.”

BC Liberals could change their name by the end of the year

The new name is not yet set in stone.

Victoria approves motion to hand over John A. MacDonald statue to historical society

It was removed from city hall in 2018.

Victoria woman running for city council arrested in Langley

Her name may still be included on the ballot.