Tag: Emily Lowan

B.C. Conservatives claim majority as Lorne Doerkson delivers election victory

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Lorne Doerkson was energetic and nearly breathless as he took the stage Saturday night, after his B.C. Conservatives swept to a majority government in Saturday’s provincial general election, according to preliminary results.  

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

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B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

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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

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

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

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B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

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LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

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

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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

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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.

Proposed B.C. LNG project seals German supply deal

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British Columbia’s Ksi Lisims LNG project has signed a long-term supply agreement with a German state-owned energy company, marking what officials say is Canada’s first LNG export deal with a European buyer.

Canada and B.C. to work with LNG Canada on getting Phase 2 to a final investment decision

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The federal and B.C. governments say they are working with LNG Canada to advance a proposed second phase of the Kitimat export terminal, as the company moves toward a final investment decision expected in 2026.

Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session

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Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

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More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens

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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.

B.C. Greens defend voter verification process after legal threat from leadership hopeful

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The B.C. Green party is defending its verification process for new members as it responds to criticism and a possible legal threat from a leadership candidate. 

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

FortisBC urges preparation for power outages

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The company that provides electricity to much of the West Kootenay had 479 outages in 2025.
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