Peter Milobar becomes leader of CentreBC party as former Conservatives join
A group of eight former BC Conservatives said on Friday that they are also joining CentreBC, which will become the third-largest in the B.C. legislature.
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Victoria locals react to speculation of provincial snap election
With speculation in the air ahead of Premier David Eby speaking at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention Friday morning, local voters are reacting to the possibility of an early snap election. The post Victoria locals react to speculation of provincial snap election appeared first on...
B.C. pauses planned provincial sales tax expansion
Two weeks ago, Premier David Eby said he was busy preparing for the fall session, but on Wednesday he raised speculation about a fall election.
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
A group of eight former B.C. Conservative legislators say they are joining the CentreBC party with Peter Milobar taking over as leader of the party that will become the third largest in the provincial legislature. The post Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on...
Vancouver Island sees 2 of 3 new wildfires sparked across province in past 24 hours
There have been three new wildfires discovered across the province in the past 24 hours, two of which were on Vancouver Island, according to BC Wildfire Service. The post Vancouver Island sees 2 of 3 new wildfires sparked across province in past 24 hours appeared first on CHEK.
Premier Eby will speak to local politicians amid snap election speculation
David Eby will speak to local politicians at their annual convention Friday just as he contemplates disrupting their upcoming municipal elections with his own provincial vote.
Liberals roll out plan to offer paid, four-month placements in skilled trades
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is putting $880 million behind a plan to get young workers paid, on-the-job experience in the skilled trades. The post Liberals roll out plan to offer paid, four-month placements in skilled trades appeared first on CHEK.
Prime Minister Carney rallies Liberal MPs ahead of Parliament’s return
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages. The post Prime Minister Carney rallies Liberal MPs ahead of Parliament’s return...