Provincial Politics

Opinion: Runaway spending in Victoria is costing British Columbians big

B.C.’s net debt is set to triple, pushing taxpayers to shoulder soaring interest costs

Dec 26, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: 2024 redefined the rules of B.C. politics

Defections, drama and a near minority marked one of the wildest years on the West Coast

Dec 23, 2024 8:07 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. housing minister's threats put municipal autonomy to the test

Municipalities pushing back against province’s housing policy

Dec 20, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: B.C.’s government will face extraordinary economic challenges in 2025

Trump’s tariffs and falling immigration could force a rethink of provincial priorities

Dec 19, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby’s rosy economic claims crumble under grim fiscal reality

Finance Minister Bailey defends record deficit amid slumping revenues, over-budget projects

Dec 18, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC Greens settle for small wins that keep Eby in driver's seat

A new partnership buys the government stability

Dec 16, 2024 8:02 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Conservatives never seem to get along

Maybe things will simmer down. But that’s what people hoped Mount St. Helen’s would do.

Dec 14, 2024 3:03 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby cautiously steps onto Trump's trade war tightrope

B.C. premier says province prepared to enact retaliatory tariffs against Americans

Dec 13, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: B.C.’s EV requirement puts consumers before carmakers, as it should

Province reaches 2026 EV sales targets two years early, delivering savings and more vehicle options to drivers

Dec 12, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: BC Conservatives feast on themselves as voters starve for attention

Caucus squabbles over municipal matters overshadow province's pressing challenges

Dec 11, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >