Tag: Tara Armstrong

B.C. legislature affirms support for Human Rights Code amid fallout over repeal bill

Politics Emily Joveski -
MLAs overwhelmingly passed a motion Thursday affirming support for British Columbia’s Human Rights Code after Pride organizations raised concerns about a bill proposing its repeal.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Politics Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.

Rustad faces leadership vote as B.C. Conservatives feud with splinter group

Provincial Emily Joveski -
About 9,000 B.C. Conservative Party members are eligible to cast votes this summer in a leadership review of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad.

Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated.

Two former B.C. Conservative MLAs launch new political party

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Two former B.C. Conservative MLAs have launched a new political party called OneBC.

Former BC Conservative MLA’s to sit as independents in the legislature

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Three ex MLAs with the Conservative Party of BC told reporters today (Monday) that they have made a decision...

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Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

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

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.
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