7 d. ago Nenshi calls proposed Alberta cut of council conduct rules ’an affront’ to voters

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government’s proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils’ codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. “This bill is an affront to local voters. It basically says to local voters, ‘We don’t trust you,’ ” Nenshi told reporters at the legislature Wednesday. Municipal Affairs Minister […]

Other

1 week ago Former MLA Karin Kirkpatrick launches new CentreBC party in 'overhaul' for B.C. voters

Kirkpatrick wants to provide voters a centrist alternative to what she says is the left-wing NDP government and the right-wing Conservative opposition

Culture

2 w. ago Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast Credit Unions Announce Intent to Merge, Creating Canada’s Largest National Purpose

Three BC-based credit unions unite to power the future for their collective members, employees and communities A stronger national purpose-driven credit union creates more value for members and employees and more choice for Canadians With combined strength comes the ability to invest in more products, services and digital banking technology Deep-rooted commitment to local communities […]

Economics

2 w. ago TV series Murder in a Small Town has brought $4 million into the Sunshine Coast economy

The FOX/Global production Murder in a Small Town, starring Kristin Kreuk and Rossif Sutherland, is back shooting in the coastal B.C. area and locals are happy

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. ends its carbon tax on consumers after marathon debate in legislature

The NDP government fast-tracked legislation in an effort to kill off the tax on Monday, in time to coincide with today's demise of the federal version of the tax, but it was 1:30 a.m. before it finally passed its third reading in the legislature.

Economics

3 w. ago Breakenridge: Smith, Poilievre not aligned on industrial carbon tax

Ironically, Alberta was the first to implement industrial carbon pricing — all the way back in 2007 — and it’s an approach that’s been embraced by governments of the PC, NDP and UCP variety

Economics

3 w. ago Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO’s association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. The Progressive Conservative government joined with the NDP and Liberal opposition parties in a vote dropping the electric automaker from the rebate program, which […]

Transport

3 w. ago B.C. NDP government secrecy extended to its own Sunshine Coast candidate

Vaughn Palmer: This government needs to be watched closely for its habit of burying anything that could become controversial

Politics

3 w. ago BC Greens push back on ‘vague wording’ in NDP emergency powers bill

British Columbia's Green Party says the NDP government needs to "explain why" its proposal for broad-reaching emergency cabinet powers is needed before its two members support the legislation.

Other

3 w. ago Saskatchewan lawmakers spar over Trump tariff response in legislature

The NDP say the Saskatchewan government has gone soft in their response to the U.S. trade war.

Economics