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B.C.’s Ministry of Housing has received the forensic audit of BC Housing ordered by Premier David Eby, then minister responsible for housing, but it is not clear when the public will see the report. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

BC Liberals call on government to immediately release forensic audit of BC Housing

Ministry of Housing has received the full report, but did not give a release date

 

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad has officially thrown in his hat for the leadership of Conservative Party of British Columbia. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Proudly pro-freedom’ MLA John Rustad officially wants to lead BC Conservatives

Nechako Lakes MLA made the announcement March 23, a little over a month after joining the party

 

Salvatore Vetro’s recall petition against Premier David Eby has failed after Vetro did not submit the necessary paperwork by March 20. (Photo courtesy of Salvatore Vetro)

Recall petition against Premier Eby fails

Salvatore Vetro, which launched the petition, failed to submit it by March 20 deadline

 

The provincial government has announced $3.3 million to make provincial parks mainly around Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland more accessible. Those upgrades will improve trails as well as washrooms. (Black Press Media file photo)

$3.3M earmarked to improve accessibility in provincial parks across the Lower Mainland

The money will focus on provincial parks in Metro Vancouver and Lower Mainland

The provincial government has announced $3.3 million to make provincial parks mainly around Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland more accessible. Those upgrades will improve trails as well as washrooms. (Black Press Media file photo)
BC Liberal MLA Mike Morris, who represents Prince George-Mackenzie, says he won’t seek re-election. (Photo courtesy of BC Liberals)

Long-time MLA Mike Morris won’t seek re-election in Prince George riding

Morris cited personal reasons for his decision and wants to give his party plenty of notice

BC Liberal MLA Mike Morris, who represents Prince George-Mackenzie, says he won’t seek re-election. (Photo courtesy of BC Liberals)
B.C. Auditor General Michael Pickup made seven recommendations to improve a strategy designed to increase inclusion and diversity in B.C.’s public service. (Photo Courtesy of the Office of Auditor General of British Columbia).

Strategy to boost diversity, inclusion in B.C.’s public sector lacking effectiveness: report

Michael Pickup says B.C.’s public service should reflect population at-large

B.C. Auditor General Michael Pickup made seven recommendations to improve a strategy designed to increase inclusion and diversity in B.C.’s public service. (Photo Courtesy of the Office of Auditor General of British Columbia).
The provincial government is touting various programs designed to fight inflation kicking in April 1. Inflation for various products including groceries remains but is dropping. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. families to see last topped up benefit payment before permanent increase in July

New B.C. Affordability Credit worth $500 million kicks in April 1 among other programs

The provincial government is touting various programs designed to fight inflation kicking in April 1. Inflation for various products including groceries remains but is dropping. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Flooding in fall 2021 caused massive to the provincial infrastructure including Highway 8 along the Nicola River near Merritt. Current snow-pack levels are at seasonal norms across the province, but other parts are above seasonal norms. (BC Transportation/Twitter)

Some parts of B.C.’s Interior face spring flooding risk: River Forecast Centre

Snow pack level for entire province, including Lower Fraser River, at normal seasonal levels

Flooding in fall 2021 caused massive to the provincial infrastructure including Highway 8 along the Nicola River near Merritt. Current snow-pack levels are at seasonal norms across the province, but other parts are above seasonal norms. (BC Transportation/Twitter)
Premier David Eby announced $479 million in support for TransLink Wednesday. (TransLink/Twitter)

B.C. puts $479M into TransLink to keep fares low, avoid service cuts

Eby announced the funding Wednesday afternoon as TransLink deals with urgent financial needs

Premier David Eby announced $479 million in support for TransLink Wednesday. (TransLink/Twitter)
Farmers and other food producers are promised additional supports under a new funding agreement between B.C. and the federal government. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

New agreement with Ottawa promises more support for B.C. farmers

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership kicks in April 1, 2023

Farmers and other food producers are promised additional supports under a new funding agreement between B.C. and the federal government. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Premier David Eby says the Inflation Reduction Act poses both opportunity and challenge for B.C. during a news conferenc with Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee.

B.C. premier wants Ottawa to stop clean-energy investment from flowing into the U.S.

David Eby’s first international trip to Washington State also touched on housing, environment

Premier David Eby says the Inflation Reduction Act poses both opportunity and challenge for B.C. during a news conferenc with Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee.
Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Thursday praised the role of B.C. organizations, who help francophones integrate into their respective communities. Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George received the B.C. Francophonie Day Award. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Province says ‘merci’ to northern B.C. group for supporting francophones

Le Cercle des Canadiens Franç ais de Prince George wins award for supporting French-speakers

Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Thursday praised the role of B.C. organizations, who help francophones integrate into their respective communities. Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George received the B.C. Francophonie Day Award. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

All talk and no clock? B.C. premier explains pause on Daylight Saving Time plan

British Columbians will have to forward their clocks on Sunday (March 12) at 2 a.m.

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A report from Destination Vancouver predicts that the demand for hotel rooms in the City of Vancouver will start outstripping supply in 2026, in Metro Vancouver by 2030 with consequences for the rest of the province. (Photo courtesy of James Smith)

No Vacancy: Lack of hotels in Vancouver could bring loss of $31B by 2050, report says

Hotel industry leader to discuss predicted hotel room shortage at industry conference in Kelowna

A report from Destination Vancouver predicts that the demand for hotel rooms in the City of Vancouver will start outstripping supply in 2026, in Metro Vancouver by 2030 with consequences for the rest of the province. (Photo courtesy of James Smith)
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AND FRANKLY: No support for Surrey taxpayers at any level of government

Another week has gone by – another week with no decision on…

  • Mar 9, 2023
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B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie spent time in Maple Ridge talking about her report released by her office in December 2022 called Hidden and Invisible: Seniors Abuse and Neglect in British Columbia. (File photo - Colleen Flanagan)

CARP chapters sent letter to Premier Eby last week to encourage more transparency

‘We should be paid attention to and given the respect that we deserve’

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie spent time in Maple Ridge talking about her report released by her office in December 2022 called Hidden and Invisible: Seniors Abuse and Neglect in British Columbia. (File photo - Colleen Flanagan)
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, with Premier David Eby standing behind her, at Surrey presser Feb. 10, 2023. (File photo: Anna Burns)

Locke lauds $89.9M grant from provincial government

This is Surrey’s slice of the $1 billion Growing Communities Fund announced by Premier David Eby three weeks ago

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, with Premier David Eby standing behind her, at Surrey presser Feb. 10, 2023. (File photo: Anna Burns)
People can expect to see their family benefit and the bonus cost-of-living payment as a deposit or cheque through the Canada Revenue Agency alongside the federal Canada Child Benefit program. (Black Press file photo)

Low and moderate-income B.C. families to get second family benefit boost

A family with two children can receive up to $350 more than usual from Jan. to Mar.

People can expect to see their family benefit and the bonus cost-of-living payment as a deposit or cheque through the Canada Revenue Agency alongside the federal Canada Child Benefit program. (Black Press file photo)
Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said there were still spots available for in-person meetings at ‘complaint clinics’ conducted by office staff in the Lower Mainland the week of Feb. 6. (Office of the Ombudsperson/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Government watchdog agency to hold in-person ‘complaint clinics’ in Lower Mainland

Ombudsperson staff will be booking appointments in Langley, Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta and New West

Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said there were still spots available for in-person meetings at ‘complaint clinics’ conducted by office staff in the Lower Mainland the week of Feb. 6. (Office of the Ombudsperson/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Ten pilot projects across B.C. promise to improve access to period products

10 period projects get funding across B.C. for those in need of menstruation products

Government says the projects will help develop better ways of delivering period products

Ten pilot projects across B.C. promise to improve access to period products
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