British Columbians love the great outdoors and for many, camping and adventuring in our provincial parks is an annual summer past time—if they can get a spot. Maintaining good access…
The B.C. government is opening the door for more food production on agricultural land, with new policies that business and agriculture advocates say are…
As B.C. breaks records for summer electricity usage this week, the government says large utility-scale batteries could be the future of handling peak demand.…
On July 2, the federal government announced several major investments for the Canadian west, including a proposed West Coast oil pipeline with a possible…
Secret agreement aims to recognize 11 per cent of province as Tahltan title Without legislative approval or a public mandate, the BC NDP government—apparently…
There’s been a lot of head-scratching and confusion at the mixed messages sent by BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay in her first reorganization of…
The B.C. government says its decision to consolidate numerous natural resource enforcement agencies into a single new office is partly a bid to encourage…
B.C.’s forestry collapse is devastating communities across the province, with provincial policy failures identified as the primary cause. But the dysfunction is causing more than economic…
On June 21, Canada will mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is the official annual celebration of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This…
Although the B.C. government continues to blame American tariffs for the collapse of the province’s forest sector, a new task force commissioned by the…
(Almost) everything you wanted to know about BC politics If you follow BC politics, veteran political journalists Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey need no introduction. For everyone else, Vancouver…
Throughout the BC Conservative leadership race, senior party and caucus members repeatedly asserted the winner will go on to become the next premier of…
One ruling could remove government immunity if plaintiffs are Indigenous “I’m no lawyer, but that certainly sounds like the Interpretation Act changes that the…
Northern B.C. mayors and councillors have endorsed a call for the province to protect private property rights and increase transparency around Indigenous rights and…
“In a province obsessed with food affordability, we’ve built a system that quietly penalizes local growers while giving foreign competitors a free pass.” —Sylvain…
The largest landowner in the Richmond area affected by the Cowichan Tribes’ Aboriginal title victory is appealing to Prime Minister Mark Carney for help.…
Little by little, one logging truck at a time, there’s a revolution in forest management unfolding on the shores of Kootenay Lake. Harrop-Procter Community…
BC cattlemen ride to democracy’s rescue The province’s cattlemen are throwing their considerable weight behind a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the BC NDP…
The B.C. government is heading for another showdown over the Heritage Conservation Act, after the latest revisions to the controversial law were soundly rejected…
Mineral prospectors caught in DRIPA permitting disarray Podcast excerpt: ‘Who’s in charge?’ Todd Stone is speaking for an embattled industry. The CEO and president…
Overnight, the Cowichan Tribes court decision upended public perception of Indigenous reconciliation when it recognized Aboriginal title over private property in Richmond. But three…
The constitution was doing its job protecting Aboriginal rights, then DRIPA created a ‘big mess’ Shortly before publishing this podcast, Premier David Eby’s office…
Stakeholders hear familiar commitment to fix the same problems Premier David Eby sought “blunt feedback” from the province’s forest sector in Vancouver this week,…
Indigenous Minister says call for public registry is ‘fear-mongering’ Should British Columbians homeowners know if where they live is subject to an Aboriginal title…
As Canada’s political leaders warn of mounting threats to national sovereignty, British Columbia’s government is surrendering core provincial powers without treaties, court mandates, or democratic…
Instead of negotiating treaties, governments are fuelling fear and uncertainty “It’s time for all citizens of this province to shout ‘Enough!’” Even before British…
Unpacking the Musqueam rights recognition agreement “The federal [Crown-Indigenous Relations] minister is on the record right now saying the [Musqueam] agreement protects private property.…
The B.C. government has been promoting electrification without knowing where the electricity will come from, and the consequences for the province’s economy may be…
