Katie Derosa

New | CBC News | Posted: November 21, 2025 1:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now Former federal defence minister Harjit Sajjan secured as unpaid adviser to ensure B.C. is on Ottawa's radar

Ottawa has earmarked billions of dollars for national defence and some B.C. companies see it as a golden opportunity.

A private member's bill known as Xavier's Law, named after a 12-year-old killed by an alleged reckless driver, aims to make roads safer by giving police the power to impose an immediate 30-day driving ban to those suspected of reckless driving. Critics say the law includes a broad definition of reckless driving and gives police the power to be "judge, jury and executioner."

As Rustad tried to stem an internal party revolt, dissident MLAs hatched a plan to force him out

Most people who take prescription opioids must now take them under the supervision of a pharmacist

David Eby has promised to amend DRIPA in response to two recent court rulings

Richmond Centre MLA charged with assault, assault by choking and uttering threats

The Gitxaała decision has been the basis of the NDP's push to overhaul DRIPA

Ottawa and the province are setting up a $5-billion fund that municipalities can tap into to pay for new homes, and the infrastructure and transit needed to keep up with growing communities.

Feds and B.C. government to use up to $3 billion to buy vacant condo units, turn them into affordable housing