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Centrists, former B.C. Conservatives join forces under Milobar as snap election speculation swirls

3 more MLAs 'no longer affiliated' with B.C. Conservative Party: clerk's office

The Office of the Clerk says MLAs Trevor Halford, Claire Rattée and John Rustad are "no longer affiliated" with the B.C. Conservative caucus. Despite that, Rattée says she’s “not going anywhere.” She's among 10 MLAs calling on B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to resign.

Eby sidesteps election questions, makes PST and ferry announcements at municipal leaders convention

Speaking at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Friday, Premier David Eby announced a delay in a planned PST expansion and a future commitment to build B.C. Ferries vessels at home, but wouldn't say whether he's about to call a snap election.

Doctors say B.C. Supreme Court ruling on foreign-trained doctors a 'blow' for rural health care

Local doctors are speaking out after the Supreme Court ruled the B.C. government can’t force foreign-trained doctors to work in rural and remote areas.

2 missing Alberta children found safe in rural B.C.: Alberta RCMP

Two missing Alberta children were found safe and in “good health” on Thursday on a rural property in West Kelowna, B.C., Alberta RCMP say.

At first, Rick Hansen fought the idea of a wheelchair. But then it became a vehicle for his freedom

At first, Rick Hansen saw his wheelchair as a symbol of limitations, eschewing what would eventually help propel him around the globe and shatter the true barriers: stigma and a world designed for the able-bodied. When he overcame that, it became a vehicle for his freedom and advocacy.

Here’s what First Nations stakeholders want from Vancouver’s next mayor and council

CBC News spoke with First Nations stakeholders about what they're looking for as the Vancouver municipal election approaches, and asked the city's mayoral candidates how they plan to support Indigenous people.

Ex-B.C. Conservative MLAs and party president say a private investigator was hired to look into them

The former B.C. Conservative party president says she was one of about a dozen people, including four MLAs, who were targeted by a private investigator allegedly hired by the party’s former executive director.

Municipal and provincial elections at the same time in B.C.? Local politicians argue that's a bad idea

Every Union of B.C. Municipalities convention ends on a Friday morning with an address from the premier of British Columbia — but it’s a speech David Eby might make in the days following the conference that mayors and councillors are most focused on.

Vancouver Rise leading scorer Jessica De Filippo earns contract extension through 2027

The Vancouver Rise have locked up their leading scorer, signing striker Jessica De Filippo to an extension through 2027.

Deepfake doctors peddling bogus cures are becoming more convincing — and very little can be done to stop them

Physicians warn AI-generated ads featuring the likenesses of prominent doctors are scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians’ health at risk and eroding public trust. Yet there’s still no clear method to get deepfake videos taken down. scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians' health at risk, and eroding public trust

Once declared locally extinct, Vancouver Island's western bluebirds are making a comeback

The western bluebird, which relies on Garry oak woodlands for nests and hunting grounds, was declared locally extinct in the 1990s. Now reintroduction efforts are beginning to pay real dividends. But experts say the population will always be reliant on community volunteers.

Dawson Creek residents say municipal animal control services a ballot box issue

In May, city council voted to end its contract with the SPCA, saying it would save taxpayers roughly $300,000. The contact expires on Dec. 1 and will not be replaced.

OpenAI asks California court to dismiss lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge shooting

Lawyers for OpenAI claim any legal action related to the deaths and injuries should take place in British Columbia.

Northern B.C. officials demand province honour commitment to build helipad in Prince George

Elected officials in northern B.C. say they want to see a helipad included in the official business plan for a new acute care tower in Prince George before construction starts in 2027.

B.C. forgoes bar exam in favour of new program for law students

British Columbia is the sixth province to scrap the bar exam.

B.C. expediting forestry reviews in Fort St. John, Fort Nelson after 'catastrophic' wildfire losses

The B.C. government is expediting reviews of timber harvests in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson after years of “catastrophic wildfires” and new Indigenous land designations and wildlife protections.

Langford tower to be demolished following years of safety concerns, evacuations

RidgeView Place, formerly known as Danbrook One, is set to be torn down, according to the building's owners. This comes after the engineer who designed the building was banned from the profession for his work on it, years of frustration from residents, and ongoing litigation.

Advocates at UBCM say gender-based violence needs to be key issue of upcoming municipal election

Advocates for over 50 frontline organizations that support victims of gender-based violence gathered at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention Thursday, saying they have seen an jump in people accessing their services, and an increase in the complexity of the cases.

Embattled B.C. Conservative leader says she's 'not going anywhere' amid election speculation

Kerry-Lynne Findlay made the comment in a speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference after a late night caucus meeting where she was reportedly asked to step down.