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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

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Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

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B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of mounting criticism

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservatives after weeks of turmoil and caucus departures.

Three MLAs removed from B.C. Conservative caucus amid leadership turmoil

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has removed three MLAs from caucus amid growing internal divisions and calls for her resignation.

Coroner’s inquest to examine Tumbler Ridge shootings

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s chief coroner says there will be an inquest into the Tumbler Ridge shootings.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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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Will the BC interior have a bigger voice in Victoria?

Politics
Should communities in BC's interior be encouraged by the fact that incoming premier Lorne Doerksen is from Williams Lake? Possibly, says one politicial science professor.

How can the B.C. NDP win back voters after their election setback?

Politics
The B.C. NDP is promising a hard look at what went wrong after its crushing Oct. 24 election loss.

B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

Louie Corrado, the oldest Trail Smoke Eater, dies at 100

Trail Smoke Eaters
Corrado, a defenseman, joined the senior Smoke Eaters in 1948 after brief stints with the Spokane Spartans and Kimberley Dynamiters. He played for the Smoke Eaters through 1956.

Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB
Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.
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