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Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver running as CentreBC candidate in fall election

Politics Emily Joveski -
Andrew Weaver is running as a CentreBC candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the same Victoria-area riding he previously represented as a B.C. Green MLA.

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

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B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.

Municipalities worry a potential snap election could overshadow local elections this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
As speculation mounts that Premier David Eby could call an early provincial election this fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities is raising concerns that a provincial election could overshadow scheduled local government elections.

“I’m not going anywhere,” says B.C. Conservative leader amid party turmoil

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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said she has no plans to step aside after reports that members of her caucus had asked her to do so.

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski -
Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

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A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.

Áʼa꞉líya Warbus is 7th MLA is leave the B.C. Conservatives over discontent with leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus is the latest to leave the B.C. Conservatives as the rift over Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s...

A 5th MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership

Politics Emily Joveski -
Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day says he is quitting the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, becoming the fifth MLA to leave the caucus in recent weeks.

Teresa Wat breaks from B.C. Conservatives, citing leader’s “distasteful” CCP comments

Politics Emily Joveski -
Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat is the latest MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus over frustrations with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

Advocates decry anti-trans narratives after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
As Tumbler Ridge mourns last week's mass shooting that left eight dead and two with serious injuries, advocates are speaking out against anti-transgender rhetoric circulating online. The post Advocates decry anti-trans narratives after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting appeared first on AM 1150.

Provincial, federal leaders to gather in Tumbler Ridge Friday to honour mass shooting victims

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. Premier David Eby is headed back to Tumbler Ridge, as provincial and federal leaders converge on the small northeastern community for a vigil in honour of the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting. The post Provincial, federal leaders to gather in Tumbler Ridge Friday to honour mass shooting victims appeared first on AM 1150.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn. The post RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. to mark day of mourning on Feb. 12 for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia government said Thursday, Feb. 12 will be proclaimed as a day of mourning in the province, after this week’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge. The post B.C. to mark day of mourning on Feb. 12 for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims appeared first on AM 1150.

RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
RCMP said the suspect in Tuesday’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previous interactions with police related to her mental health and firearms had previously been seized from the home. The post RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens appeared first on AM 1150.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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