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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment Emily Joveski -
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

Distracted driving and failure to wear seatbelt numbers double in Northern B.C.

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff -
Some Northern B.C. drivers are seemingly forgetting the rules of the road, as distracted driving and lack of seatbelt usage are on the rise.

Swiss-Canadian film maker showcasing 2018 Southside Wildfire secures five screenings in Vanderhoof

Community Brendan Pawliw -
The film screenings are slated for October 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th and 29th at the Grand Reo Theatre.

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

U.S. resident charged with helping coordinate Tumbler Ridge shooting

Crime Emily Joveski -
U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Washington resident in connection with February’s deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.
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