Tag: Jennifer Charlesworth

Watchdog says gaps remain in B.C.’s child welfare system, two years after scathing report

B.C.'s child and youth watchdog said Thursday that progress on overhauling the province's child welfare system has been uneven two years after a landmark report called for sweeping reforms.

B.C. releases action plan to fix gaps in child and youth system

The B.C. government has unveiled a plan to prevent vulnerable children and youth from falling through the cracks by improving co-ordination across ministries and services.

Conservatives question why B.C. isn’t delivering promised rent supports for former youth in care

The B.C. Conservatives are criticizing a government program intended to provide rent supplements for youth aging out of government care, after reports that no payments have been made under the program since February 2024. 
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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Uniform Gang enforcement team launched for Northern B.C.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) announced the launch of its North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) in Prince George Today (Thursday).

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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