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Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults

Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults

The incident on Sunday is captured on video, showing a man in a grey suit berating supporters of Richmond Centre candidate Wendy Yuan while they were waving signs at an intersection.
Les Leyne: 'Austerity' ahead, but parties plunge forward with spending plans

Les Leyne: 'Austerity' ahead, but parties plunge forward with spending plans

Two business economists say taxpayers are facing a period of austerity in the near future no matter who wins this Saturday
How the votes will be counted for the Oct. 19 B.C. election

How the votes will be counted for the Oct. 19 B.C. election

Elections B.C. plans to begin reporting results about 15 minutes after polls close.
Comment: David Eby has my respect and confidence

Comment: David Eby has my respect and confidence

He is prepared to take on big issues and make tough decisions
Comment: Choose a government that collaborates for real change, not more division and empty promises

Comment: Choose a government that collaborates for real change, not more division and empty promises

B.C. had a glimpse of a functioning, less polarized legislature from 2017 to 2020, when the B.C. Greens held the balance of power in a minority.
B.C. election 2024: Will tax cuts and other promises actually help with cost of living?

B.C. election 2024: Will tax cuts and other promises actually help with cost of living?

Here’s a deeper look at cost of living and affordability issues and where the leading parties stand.
B.C. Conservatives plan $11B deficit in first year, higher than NDP or Greens

B.C. Conservatives plan $11B deficit in first year, higher than NDP or Greens

John Rustad's platform — which does not list any tax hikes — said its increased spending and budget deficits will be offset by an additional $10.4 billion in annual revenue by 2030 due to the forecast of growth of 5.4 per cent a year.
First Nations to get 20% of B.C. forests under Conservatives

First Nations to get 20% of B.C. forests under Conservatives

B.C. Conservatives release full platform with planks focused on economic reconciliation
BC Conservatives unveil plan for more spending than NDP to 2027, bigger growth estimate

BC Conservatives unveil plan for more spending than NDP to 2027, bigger growth estimate

The BC Conservative Party plans to have an $11-billion deficit in the first year but estimates a regression of deficit spending over time based on a generous estimate of GDP growth.
Baldrey: Final (and some random) thoughts on the 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: Final (and some random) thoughts on the 2024 B.C. election

Get ready for what will be the biggest change in the B.C. legislature in nearly two decades, says Keith Baldrey.