The British Columbia government has backed away from making a controversial bill on its Indigenous reconciliation law a confidence vote, as internal dissent and opposition from First Nations force a rethink of its approach.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.