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Vancouver byelection candidates differ over how best to reach voters
As Vancouver nears its April 5 two-seat byelection, candidates have been in neighbourhoods talking directly with voters at several all-candidates meetings, but two in particular have, so far, been absent.
Third-party report recommends more independence for Vancouver's integrity commissioner
A review of Vancouver’s Code of Conduct bylaw has made 10 recommendations on how it can be strengthened, most notably by enhancing the independence of the city’s integrity commissioner.
B.C.'s Official Opposition introduces bill to prevent future time changes
Still sleepy from this week’s time change? B.C’s Official Opposition hopes to make political hay in the sunshine and has introduced a bill that calls for the immediate end to any future time changes in the province. The catch is getting the government to support it.
B.C. bans all U.S. alcohol at government stores, wine and beer included, in response to Trump tariffs
The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch has stopped purchasing all American beer, wine, and liquor and has removed existing stock from its shelves.
What you need to know about Vancouver's April 5 byelection
Voters in Vancouver will choose from 13 candidates to fill two vacant seats on council with mail-in ballots now available for request and advance voting on March 26 and April 1 at city hall.
Province confirms it will fund rebuild of B.C. elementary school destroyed in suspicious fire
Families in Port Coquitlam are pleased to finally hear that there will be provincial funds to rebuild an elementary school that was destroyed in a suspicious fire in October 2023, despite expressing frustration with the process.
What B.C. is spending to help improve community safety
The 2025 B.C. budget is built to stay the course and cope with 25 per cent U.S tariffs, but it includes moderate spending to help communities grappling with crime, violence and social disorder.
B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion
The latest fiscal plan from the B.C. government — entitled "Standing Strong for B.C." — sets new records of provincial debt but is being defended by the finance minister as necessary to respond to the U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services British Columbians rely on.
Metro Vancouver motion proposes reductions in directors' compensation and fewer committees
A motion at Metro Vancouver's board meeting on Friday from Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West to reduce meeting compensation for directors and cut the number of committees in half was pushed forward pending the work of governance reviews.
Vancouver council votes to freeze construction of new supportive housing
A majority of Vancouver councillors have voted in favour of Mayor Ken Sim's motion to freeze the construction of net-new supportive housing in the city.