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B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

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LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

Politics Emily Joveski -
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

Politics Emily Joveski -
A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

Doerkson named interim B.C. Conservative leader after Findlay resigns

Politics Emily Joveski -
Lorne Doerkson has been named interim B.C. Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation amid ongoing caucus turmoil.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA named interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives

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Lorne Doerkson has been tapped as interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives after Kerry-Lynne Findlay stepped down.

Conservative MLA calls on NDP to quit dragging their feet on rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile

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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson is demanding action on the rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House.

Emergency Department closures petition in the South Cariboo created by MLA

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The MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin is urging health officials and government leaders to address the repeated closures of the Emergency Department in the South Cariboo.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA has hopes for 2026

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Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson hopes 2026 will bring some closures on key industry files the province, and the people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin are facing.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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