Author

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

Environment

BC extends old growth deferral in Fairy Creek

Forest minister faces new challenges in a sector already in flux

The Royal Family

British Columbia’s 31st lieutenant-governor sworn into office

Dignitaries from across parties and jurisdictions gathered to witness Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia take the oath of office

City Hall

South Island mayors ask province to call off millions in upcoming 9-1-1 dispatch costs

Municipalities are slated to take on the brunt of the cost of local RCMP emergency calls

BC Election 2024

Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens

Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.

Community

Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads

Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads

BC Election 2024

Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters

Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life

Community

Criticism of outreach supportive spaces pivots to city bylaws

Failure to halt SOLID Outreach Society’s Access Hub project has North Park resident filing complaint with city bylaw about structural components

Policing

No police liaisons could soon mean no job for SD61 board members

BC’s education minister has suggested it would fire school board members over failure to amend the safety plan to include the program