Public money and private interests at the African Descent Society BC
A BC-based society has received millions in funding from three levels of government, yet businesses hired to support its events say they were left unpaid, while private interests appear closely tied to its operations.
BC debt grows, Province lacks clear plan to address it
BC’s provincial debt grew by 50 percent, further cementing concerns about the government’s newfound commitment to fiscal responsibility.
REPORT: 16,000 jobs lost in BC last month
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, BC has lost 16,000 jobs in total — and the provincial government’s response to this is confusing to say the least.
BC loses thousands to Alberta amid cost and wage strain
Cost pressures, stagnant wages, and declining services are pushing British Columbians to leave the province in record numbers, according to a new report.
Private nursing agencies cashed in while BC hospitals struggled
BC’s healthcare system remains under strain from chronic staffing shortages and service pressures, despite repeated government initiatives.
Vancouver housing designated ‘impossibly unaffordable,’ survey shows
A recent survey ranked Vancouver as “impossibly unaffordable,” with its housing situation worse than Los Angeles, London, and New York City.
Why does this city manager make so much money?
Last week, the City of Vancouver hired Donny van Dyk to be its City Manager. While van Dyk’s title may indicate that of a mid-level bureaucrat, his salary reflects a position of greater significance.
Feds confirm end to safer supply funding as drug deaths mount
Ottawa pulls safer supply funding as deaths rise and programs shrink in BC.
BC municipalities are behind housing supply benchmarks, analysis shows
An analysis of BC housing orders shows that many municipalities are behind schedule on their home building target, sparking concerns about whether they will be able to complete their benchmarks on time.
Big Bad Boo: Canada spent $6M on cartoons. Why can’t we see the details?
A Vancouver-based animation studio received more than $6 million in Canadian government funding earmarked for counter-terrorism initiatives—raising questions about transparency and oversight in federal spending.
Carney’s gov’t touts ‘significant’ trade missions—whatever that means
The feds call trade missions a cornerstone. The province calls them job creators. Neither has shown the math.
OPINION: What is Doug Ford's plan?
Doug Ford is trying to position himself as a future leader of the federal Conservative Party. However, his approach to get there is, to say the least, confusing.
BC unveils mortgage reforms to fight fraud — but critics say it's too late
The BC government has approved new rules for the province’s mortgage industry aimed at cracking down on fraud and money laundering. Still, critics argue that the measures arrive late and fall short.
BC youth struggle finding employment, labour data shows
Statistics Canada recently released data from its monthly labour force survey and found concerning numbers for youth workers in BC.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim spends big on transport, food, and office supplies, city docs reveal
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has reported record-high mayoral expenses during his time in office, undermining his claims of fiscal responsibility.
BC gov’t reverses course on supportive housing safety
BC Housing Minister Ravi Khalon said in a press statement that the government will take action to protect supportive housing tenants from violent threats. Earlier this year, he said that these supportive housing buildings were safe.
Canada spent $20M on Tanzanian schools, but where did the money go?
The Canadian government gave $20M to build colleges in Tanzania, but the cost for the projects seem excessively high, raising concerns of graft.
BC farmers suffer largest net loss in entire country
BC Farmers lost a staggering $457 million in 2024. What does this mean for the future of BC agriculture?
BC group calls to cut faith funding, rethink public spending
A humanist group wants BC to stop subsidizing faith institutions and redirect funds to secular programs.
BC admits climate targets off track as CleanBC review begins
BC says it’s not on track to hit its 2030 climate targets — now it wants your input on how to fix CleanBC.
Richmond mayor received over $300k in compensation, docs reveal
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie received more than $300,000 in compensation — a high amount compared to other public servants in the Lower Mainland.