Tag: B.C. Greens

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.

B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

Politics Emily Joveski -
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

Politics John White -
B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.

Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

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

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

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

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

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

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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