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Small Business Group Urges BC Government To Scrap Planned PST Expansion
A multi-party legislative committee is recommending that the B.C. government cancel a planned expansion of the Provincial Sales Tax to a range of professional services, a move welcomed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Select Standing...
Human-Caused Wildfire Near Port Alberni Brought Under Control
A small wildfire near Port Alberni has been brought under control after crews responded to a brush fire Sunday. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire was discovered Aug. 9 near Athol Road, just off the Alberni Highway. The blaze was estimated at approximately 0.009...
Helicopter Pilot Injured After Crash During BC Wildfire Operations
A helicopter pilot was hospitalized Tuesday after the aircraft crashed into a lake while taking part in wildfire operations in B.C.’s South Cariboo region. The crash occurred Tuesday morning as crews were working on the Big Bar wildfire complex near 70 Mile House,...
Three Year Old Injured In Maple Ridge Bear Attack As Search Continues For Animal
A three-year-old girl is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a black bear outside her family’s Maple Ridge home Sunday, but the bear responsible remains at large. The attack happened shortly before noon on Aug. 9 while the child was...
BC Officials Saddle Taxpayers With Above Average Vehicle Leasing Costs That Contradicts Their Own Policies
British Columbia’s executive vehicle leasing program is facing renewed scrutiny after records revealed taxpayers are covering roughly $370,000 annually for leased vehicles used by senior government officials. Documents obtained through freedom of information requests...
BC To Use Chemical Fingerprinting And AI To Track Illicit Drugs
British Columbia is moving ahead with a new initiative that will use chemical fingerprinting and artificial intelligence to track illicit drugs as part of efforts to better understand and respond to the toxic drug supply. Under a pilot program involving scientists and...
K’ómoks Treaty Takes Major Step Forward In BC Legislature
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that would establish the provincial legal framework needed to implement the K'ómoks Treaty, marking an important milestone in treaty negotiations that have been underway for more than 30 years. The proposed...
BC NDP Urged To Reverse Course On Government Transparency
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the NDP government to strengthen transparency and improve public access to information. The group argues that recent actions have made it harder for citizens and journalists to obtain government records, raising concerns...
BC Government Ends Funding For Longstanding Christian Homeschool Provider, Leaving Families Seeking Alternatives
The government of British Columbia New Democratic Party has cancelled provincial funding for a long‑established Christian homeschooling program, a decision that has left many families across British Columbia scrambling to find alternative educational options for their...
BC MLA Peter Milobar Takes Tough Policy Stances While Positioning as Alternative to Current NDP Government
B.C. Conservative MLA Peter Milobar brought his leadership campaign to Port Coquitlam this week as part of his “Win Back B.C.” tour. Milobar, who represents Kamloops-Centre, spoke to about 40 supporters at a meet-and-greet event at the Cat & Fiddle Pub, where he...
BC Woman Offered Assisted Suicide Before Any Treatment Options Presented Upon Arrival At Hospital
An 84-year-old woman from British Columbia says she was offered medical assistance in dying (MAID) before other treatment options after being taken to hospital with severe back pain — an experience she found shocking and inappropriate. Miriam Lancaster was transported...
BC Government Bureaucrats Budgeted $35,000 Of Your Money On A Party With Open Bar
** Editors note 2026/04/06: Amended $35,000 "spent" to "budgeted". Actual amount spent was $11,680. Thank you Ada for pointing out the error!Taxpayers Question $35,000 Government Budget for Bureaucrats’ Open-Bar Party Taxpayers are raising concerns after newly...
BC Government Sticks Taxpayers With $400 Million Corporate Slush Fund As Provincial Debt Continues Climbing
New B.C. Investment Fund Draws Criticism as Corporate “Slush Fund” A newly announced provincial investment fund is facing backlash from taxpayer advocates, who argue the initiative amounts to corporate welfare paid for by British Columbians. The plan, unveiled by...
BC Budget Hits Taxpayers With Higher Taxes And Rising Debt
B.C. Budget Faces Pushback Over Tax Hikes and Rising Debt British Columbia’s newest provincial budget is drawing sharp criticism from taxpayer advocates, who argue it will add financial strain to households already coping with high living costs — including those in...
What Happens When You Can’t Pay Your Property Taxes
For most homeowners in Sayward, paying property taxes is a routine annual responsibility. But when finances tighten, falling behind can quickly become overwhelming. Knowing how the process works in British Columbia—and how it applies specifically in the Village of...
BC Residents Urge Province to Rein In Spending Instead of Raising Taxes or Increasing Debt
As the provincial government prepares to release its next budget, many residents in Sayward and other small communities are questioning how British Columbia is managing taxpayer dollars. Local taxpayers and fiscal advocates are urging Finance Minister Brenda Bailey to...
