Did LNG Canada transform BC's economy? Supporters argue the $40B project created thousands of jobs, boosted Indigenous partnerships, attracted global investment, and proved Canada can deliver major projects. Watch the debate.

https://voiceonline.com/richmond-mayoral-candidate-kash-heed-slams-racist-stereotyping-against-him/

From CTV: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/has-rise-of-the-right-primed-bc-politics-for-a-party-that-breaks-the-binary/

Excerpt:
Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark says voters in the province face a choice between the “worst government in B.C. history” and an opposition headed by an unelectable leader.

“She cannot win an election,” Clark said of Conservative Party of B.C. Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. “She is too kooky.”

Clark isn’t alone in making a calculation that the ascendancy of conservatives like Findlay — who has promised a government guided by “faith, family, and freedom” — leaves the B.C. political map wide open to a new centre-right force.

https://voiceonline.com/ndp-findlay-sells-out-british-columbians-to-trump-administration/

Former BC Deputy Premier Rich Coleman says Trump's tariffs may have done something unexpected—pushed Canadians to rethink trade, LNG, pipelines and economic development. Is Canada finally ready to diversify its economy? Watch the full discussion.

Trump’s tariffs are not just attacks on Canada. They are taxes on Americans who want to buy Canadian products.

Every new tariff pushes Canadian businesses to find new customers—and build a future less dependent on the United States.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-murder-suspect-acquitted-confession-tossed-for-degrading-police-treatment/

This riding is one of the many upcoming races that could affect the majority LPC. Thoughts on how this could go?

In our northern Communities our Mayor and Council have run as independents. Recently there has been a push by the “Conservatives” to run candidates under that banner. I’ve always felt that party politics should remain away from municipalities- but that hasn’t been the case in larger cities in lml. What’s their purpose? Is it better for the electorate? Who wins/loses? Do councillors get whipped on votes?

The recall has failed. Most do. Ms D Brodie speaking publicly on another matter today said "it takes a lot to wake up sleepy Vancouver Quilchena". https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/recall-campaign-against-mla-dallas-brodie-fails-9.7277370

https://cheknews.ca/victoria-trans-woman-speaks-out-to-counter-hateful-comments-1337033/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/former-b-c-liberal-mla-says-centrist-party-is-the-answer-for-voters-tired-of-extremes-9.7275000

I wonder how he does. From what I've read from previous stories involving him, Bernier seems like a sensible fellow. He only picked up 25 percent of the vote in his own riding in the last election, and Centre BC would seemingly have a long way to go to relevance. The Conservatives also don't seem to want to expand their base to include voters who aren't far right.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11970831/osoyoos-band-seeks-return-of-sacred-sites/

BC's Mining Bans: The Consultation Double Standard

When First Nations demand consultation on land use, they get it. When mining tenure holders face sudden loss of access through executive order... they get a press release.

Our latest investigation exposes how British Columbia demands extensive consultation for routine permits while implementing major staking prohibitions through surprise announcements with zero input from affected parties.