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Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

BC Conservative Party candidate Teresa Wat is a former international trade minister who forged connections with the Chinese government culminating in a rare Belt and Road Initiative agreement among Western jurisdictions; so how would the BC Conservatives orient trade policy with Wat?
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Oakes says province needs to change payment model to keep doctors working in northern BC

Oakes says province needs to change payment model to keep doctors working in northern BC

Family doctors being tasked with additional shifts in hospital, acute and primary care clinic to make up for shortages
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Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river weather system has hit much of coastal British Columbia, bringing heavy rain, high winds and the risk of flooding.
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'I was unhinged': Man accused of driving at protester says he was angry but not trying to hit anyone

'I was unhinged': Man accused of driving at protester says he was angry but not trying to hit anyone

Christopher Sura Johnson, 40, took the stand Thursday to tell the court what led to the Dec. 3, 2023, incident, which was captured on video and shared on social media
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B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches

B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches

VANCOUVER — Forecasters have elevated their warnings about an atmospheric river system that is expected to hit coastal British Columbia on Friday, bringing potential flooding, heavy rain and high winds. B.C.
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Three teenage girls charged in violent B.C. transit attacks

Three teenage girls charged in violent B.C. transit attacks

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Three teenage girls have been charged with assault after two separate violent attacks took place on Metro Vancouver's transit system.
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CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C.
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Rustad says Conservatives plan to scrap PST on used vehicles

Rustad says Conservatives plan to scrap PST on used vehicles

Party leader also promises to raise threshold of vehicle luxury tax to lessen burden on BC motorists
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Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Trial begins for man accused of driving at pro-Palestine protester

Christopher Sura Johnson pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and assault with a weapon in connection with a Dec. 3, 2023, altercation at the B.C. legislature that was caught on video and shared on social media
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Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.
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