On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, and Minister responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, will host a virtual information session to provide an update about the status of the Columbia River Treaty modernization process and answer questions in light of new developments from the U.S. The U.S. has […]

This beautiful blue planet, spinning around the sun in a vast cosmos, offers everything we need to survive and thrive. There’s no reason for hunger or the pain and misery we inflict on each other in our senseless rush for… what, exactly? We have much to learn about ourselves and our place in existence, but […]

Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States, to grow a more self-reliant economy, and to defend workers and businesses. “President Donald Trump doesn’t care about the devastating effect his chaotic actions are having on Canadian and American families alike,” said […]

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the latest threats from the United States: “Today (March 10), we are ordering the removal of all American beer, wine, spirits and refreshment beverages from the shelves at BCLIQUOR stores. The stores carry hundreds of types of U.S. alcohol that the BC Liquor Distribution […]

British Columbia’s 2025 budget tabled this week has British Columbians at its centre. Premier David Eby and our BC NDP Government are protecting the services people rely on, strengthening our economy, and standing together in the face of The US tariff threat. We know that the threat of tariffs and the potential effect on jobs and our economy […]

Since Donald Trump came into office just over a month ago, Canada—and the world—have been thrown into a tumultuous time of trade wars, foreign policy through insults and a general topsy-turvy world order. Trump’s talk of crippling tariffs on exports to Canada are a serious threat to the Canadian economy.  Agriculture, forestry, the auto industry […]

In a local candidate race that included four experienced nominees, Linda Sankey of Penticton, BC  has been chosen by party members that cast their votes this past weekend. “I am honoured that our longtime members have placed their trust in me to carry the amazing work on our MP Richard Cannings forward,” shared Sankey. “Our […]

Once again, tariffs are top of mind for many people across BC. Our government is committed to responding and defending B.C.’s jobs and services. We’re working with a broad coalition of industry experts to strengthen and diversify our economy. This includes our new task force on agriculture and food economy, which is working to create and […]

To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help farmers find new markets, a new Premier’s task force on agriculture and food economy has been formed. “All British Columbians want reliable access to healthy and affordable food,” said Premier David Eby. “We must protect […]

Black History Month is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate and lift up the diverse contributions of Black people to our province. I would like to highlight this collage that was compiled by Beth Cruise for BC Black History Awareness. It is part of an exhibit that reveals how about 800 Black immigrants helped […]