Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie received more than $300,000 in compensation — a high amount compared to other public servants in the Lower Mainland.

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The BC government has begun moving towards a plan to take advantage of American “brain drain”— but the public details are vague and sparse.

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The BC government estimates that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver will cost BC taxpayers at least $532 million, a 10 percent increase from last year’s estimate.

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On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Langley-Abbotsford MLA Harman Bhangu, who discussed issues British Columbia faces, such as Bill 15, transportation, infrastructure, and cost accountability.

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The BC NDP government has proposed a new wage increase deal for unionized employees, but this has sparked criticism— even from the unions themselves.

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BC’s short-term rental restrictions have sparked debate and opposition from many who view the issue as a red herring in the housing market.

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Burnaby just started construction on two housing projects. However, the cost to taxpayers is greatly considerable compared to other Canadian cities.

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Canada’s largest solar farm is planned for BC, backed by the provincial government through Bill 14.

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Canada sent over $1 billion in military goods to Saudi Arabia in 2024 — despite executions, repression, and a rights record that runs counter to Ottawa’s own stated foreign policy values. 

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A recent survey by Statistics Canada paints a bleak picture of Canadian job prospects, with youth in British Columbia facing particularly tough challenges.

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