The BC Conservatives have surged ahead in the race for provincial leadership, according to a new poll by Mainstreet Research, putting them slightly in front of the governing BC NDP as the October election approaches.

Banks and credit unions collected millions in fees for administering CEBA, a program intended to support struggling small businesses during the pandemic. While these financial institutions profited, many small businesses shuttered under the weight of loan repayments.

As the provincial election approaches, Rustad's "Patients First" model positions the BC Conservatives as a bold alternative to the status quo. Whether voters see it as a necessary shake-up or a risky gamble is yet to be determined.

Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is set to reopen on August 7 amid significant financial and environmental challenges. Data reveals the steep costs and extensive water usage.

While the government and its supporters call the motion’s passage a step toward fiscal responsibility, critics see it as overreach that could harm economic growth and hurt ordinary Canadians.

Global Affairs Canada announced another $55.4 million in “humanitarian assistance funding” to Syria on Monday. However, the department told Coastal Front it has no idea where the money is going.

Three years after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, no human remains have been recovered.

A recent survey reveals a growing concern among Canadians regarding the federal government's proposed capital gains tax changes and its potential impact on the healthcare system. 

Six months after Coastal Front’s exclusive report on BC’s Offshore Schools Program, the province remains opaque, responding to an FOI request with an almost entirely redacted document.

A majority of Canadians believe their freedom of speech is under threat, according to a recent poll.

BC NDP MLA Ravi Parmar took aim at BC Conservative leader John Rustad this week, accusing him of having an “obsession with conspiracy theories” and “fringe ideas.”

Chrystia Freeland's new budget has sparked debate for its ambitious spending, higher planned deficits, and significant tax increases on wealthier Canadians and corporations.

Half of respondents say Trudeau has underperformed since his 2015 election, with most viewing his tenure as unproductive.

The United States, which has been pressuring Canada for years to increase its military spending, applauded the update.

For years, the Government of Canada has funded organizations at the forefront of developing a sophisticated propaganda system targeting the Middle East.

With missing records and unknown cost allocations, the ArriveCAN debacle reflects ongoing patterns of federal mismanagement.

Despite the ongoing lack of clarity on how the program benefits its funders, Coastal Front’s initial observation remains clear: the program benefits private entities that capitalize on the province's reputation.

The province is also set to open a new trade office in Taipei, Taiwan, thus contributing to the millions of dollars BC taxpayers will pony up for the government’s network of murky trade offices.

It has been questioned whether the pursuit of justice for the victims of Flight 752 truly remains a primary focus for Canada, or if the tragedy is being used as a tool to advance broader geopolitical interests.

In a recent policy shift, the Canadian government has introduced tax measures targeting short-term rentals, as detailed in its 2023 fall Economic Statement. This move aims to address the growing rental housing shortage across the country.