Nearly a decade after Trudeau promised Canadians a government “open by default,” Canada’s access-to-information system remains plagued by delays and bureaucratic barriers.

The BC election is over—so what happens now for the province?

Bill C-293 aims to boost Canada’s pandemic defences, but critics warn it could hand sweeping powers to Ottawa, threatening the country’s agricultural backbone.

A final announcement of election results is anticipated by Monday evening, though Elections BC warns that delays are possible if recounts or the final count process run longer than expected.

With BC’s election in a deadlock, the two-seat Greens are now a potential deciding factor in who gains control amid high-stakes negotiations—pending final vote counts.

British Columbians will likely wait until the end of October, or even early November, before knowing the final outcome of the 2024 provincial election, as recounts and outstanding ballots leave the province in a state of uncertainty.

BC is poised for one of its closest provincial elections in years heading into Saturday’s vote. This high-stakes election comes amid record-breaking advance voting and a severe weather warning that could impact the final turnout.

With BC's election wrapping up, forestry issues like wildfires and glyphosate use are key concerns. Critics say the government's slow wildfire response and continued herbicide spraying harm ecosystems, while mill closures devastate rural economies.

Healthcare is a central issue going into the BC election, with parties proposing different strategies to tackle wait times, boost staffing, and improve access as British Columbia’s needs grow.

Crime and safety are key issues in the BC election. With proposals ranging from reversing drug decriminalization to expanding mental health supports, each party claims to have the answer for a safer BC.

BC’s party leaders sparred over housing, healthcare, and more in a heated final debate. With a tight race ahead of the election, independents could prove influential.

With a record number of independent candidates running in BC’s provincial election, they could determine the balance of power in the legislature if no party wins a majority.

The BC NDP has unveiled a $2.9 billion platform aimed at tackling housing, healthcare, and affordability. However, with BC already facing an $8.9 billion deficit and $129 billion in debt, the ambitious plan sparks concerns over the province’s fiscal stability.

BC’s overseas trade offices have cost taxpayers millions. As Eby expands the network, Rustad’s Conservatives welcome MLAs who previously oversaw the spending.

A proposal by two BC lawyers to amend the language in the Law Society of British Columbia’s Indigenous Intercultural Course has reignited debate over the existence of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Furstenau’s apparent gambles—on both her riding switch and her aggressive platform on the drug crisis—could either propel the Greens forward or leave them without a seat in the legislature.

BC Premier David Eby, in an exclusive interview with Coastal Front, defended the growing deficit and dismissed the idea of cutting government spending.

Since 2018, BC has invested over $113 million in indigenous language revitalization, but doubts persist about whether the funds are delivering the expected results.

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.