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Little government progress on Doukhobor compensation, B.C.'s ombudsperson says

Little government progress on Doukhobor compensation, B.C.'s ombudsperson says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the lack of government progress on compensating Doukhobors who were wrongfully detained in the 1950s is "disheartening.
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Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program

Dental hygienists urge federal parties to keep funding dental care program

The program was launched initially for seniors in December 2023 and has been expanded in phases.
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Fort Nelson, B.C., shooting charges stayed against two men including gang leader

Fort Nelson, B.C., shooting charges stayed against two men including gang leader

FORT NELSON, B.C. — A spokeswoman for the BC Prosecution Service says charges have been stayed against two men in connection with a shooting last month in Fort Nelson, B.C., including one identified by police and in the courts as a gang leader.
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When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute

Here are the key dates to keep in mind right now — with the caveat that they may change along with U.S. President Donald Trump's evolving timelines.
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Mario Canseco: Support for death penalty endures in Canada, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Support for death penalty endures in Canada, polling reveals

More than half of Canadians still support capital punishment for murder cases—will that ever translate into policy?
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B.C.'s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives

B.C.'s NDP government survives non-confidence vote brought forward by Conservatives

A motion by Opposition Leader John Rustad to amend the throne speech to declare that the legislature does not have confidence in the government was narrowly defeated.
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B.C. court rejects ex-school trustee’s appeal over 'striptease' defamation

B.C. court rejects ex-school trustee’s appeal over 'striptease' defamation

A controversial former Chilliwack school trustee has lost his appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court order that he pay defamation damages to a political opponent. A B.C.
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B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year ban for real estate-related misconduct

B.C. lawyer agrees to five-year ban for real estate-related misconduct

A conflict of interest, and false or misleading statements to a financial institute have landed one senior B.C. lawyer a lengthy ban
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B.C. looks at 'coalition of willing' to expand trade within Canada, premier says

B.C. looks at 'coalition of willing' to expand trade within Canada, premier says

With or without tariffs, the plan will be the same, says Premier David Eby: Redouble all efforts to diversify away from the United States and find new customers for B.C. goods.
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B.C. nurse suspended for breaching privacy, confidentiality

B.C. nurse suspended for breaching privacy, confidentiality

The nursing regulator found a nurse engaged in workplace misconduct and breached privacy and confidentiality standards.
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