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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...
Black Bear Deaths in BC Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
New data from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service shows that fewer black bears were killed in the province in 2025 than in any year over the past decade, marking a significant decline in lethal wildlife encounters. According to the figures, conservation...
Critics Say Canada Is Importing LNG It Could Produce at Home
Canada’s stance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) is facing renewed criticism, as opponents argue the federal government’s long‑held claim that there is “no business case” for Canadian LNG exports no longer aligns with reality — especially now that the country is...
BC Property Rights Under Scrutiny as Critics Say Government Response Falls Short
Private property rights in British Columbia are once again under intense scrutiny after a recent court ruling affirmed elements of Aboriginal title that overlap with privately owned land in Richmond. The decision has sparked political debate and legal uncertainty,...
Possible Coastal Flooding This Weekend
Abnormally high tides combined with an approaching low‑pressure system may lead to minor to moderate coastal flooding this weekend. Elevated water levels, strong winds, and increased wave action are expected to rise above the highest astronomical tides, heightening...
Repeat Violent Offender Crimes Reduced By 50 Percent
A provincial program launched in May 2023 has significantly reduced police interactions with repeat violent offenders in British Columbia, cutting those encounters by about 50 percent. The initiative targets individuals at high risk of violent offences, placing them...
BC Rents Drop Fastest in Canada Amid Cooling Market
Rent prices across Canada have continued to ease in recent months, with British Columbia recording some of the steepest declines. National rental market data shows average asking rents trending downward, and B.C. has outpaced most provinces in the scale of its drop....
Ferry Sailings Cancelled as Powerful Gusts Hit Coastal BC
Strong winds sweeping across coastal British Columbia have forced multiple ferry cancellations, disrupting travel on several major BC Ferries routes and raising the possibility of further service interruptions. BC Ferries confirmed sailings were cancelled due to...
