Katie DeRosa

Provincial affairs reporter

Katie DeRosa is the provincial affairs reporter for CBC British Columbia. She is based in Victoria. You can contact her at [email protected].

Latest from Katie DeRosa

Some of B.C. Conservative leader's critic picks questioned

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is facing a backlash over some of the appointments to his shadow cabinet and for allowing some MLAs to keep their local council seats.

27 cabinet ministers sworn in as B.C.'s new NDP government takes power

Several MLAs who led high-profile ministries return to their seats, while others will take on new portfolios within cabinet. With just 15 of the previous government's ministers re-elected, a number of cabinet newcomers have been appointed. 

New B.C. NDP cabinet to focus on 'kitchen table' issues, premier says

Ahead of B.C. Premier David Eby's cabinet swearing-in on Monday, he's set limits on which Opposition MLAs his party will work with.

B.C. businesses brace for the higher tariffs Trump promised

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has promised tariffs of at least 10 per cent on American imports, which B.C. business leaders say would be "terrible for consumers."

With a record 40 Independents on B.C. ballot, will any get in?

With the B.C. NDP and B.C. Conservatives neck and neck heading into election day on Saturday, there are also a record number of Independent candidates who — if voted in — could hold the balance of power in a minority government scenario. 

New Surrey-Serpentine River riding could be election bellwether

The NDP and B.C. Conservatives are running star candidates in the new riding of Surrey-Serpentine River, where the district winner could be a key indicator of who forms the next government in B.C.

B.C. leaders debate health care, vaccines — and paper straws

B.C.'s party leaders clashed in their first televised debate on Tuesday, which was touted as an attempt to appeal to undecided voters, but also provided for an opportunity for them to land attacks against their opponents. 

NDP promises to double speculation and vacancy tax

The NDP says if re-elected, it will double the speculation and vacancy tax. The B.C. Conservatives have not said what they would do with it.

NDP platform vows investments in schools, housing, mental health

As the NDP unveiled a platform focused on school spending, housing and mental health Thursday, the Conservatives made big promises on transportation infrastructure, but with no price tag attached.

B.C. Conservatives vow to shut down safe-consumption sites

The B.C. Conservatives have promised to shut down all drug consumption sites and replace them with mental health and addictions treatment centres if they win the upcoming provincial election.