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Kerry-Lynne Findlay won a heavily contested leadership race for the BC Conservative Party on Saturday night, with 51 percent of the vote. Findlay has taken the leadership position from interim leader Trevor Halford, who himself took over in December after former leader John Rustad resigned. 

While youth employment grew in most provinces, BC recorded the largest decline in the country

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What does it take to build a beloved Canadian brand while staying true to family values, quality, and purpose?

In this episode, Karen Flavelle and Scott McTavish of Purdys Chocolatier join us for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and growing one of Canada’s most iconic chocolate companies in a rapidly changing retail landscape.

From navigating generational business transitions to maintaining craftsmanship at scale, they share insights on entrepreneurship, company culture, sustainability, and what it means to build a brand that Canadians genuinely love.

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Coastal Front’s Reid Small sat down with author and journalist Aaron Maté at Web Summit Vancouver to discuss Canada, Ukraine, Syria, media narratives, and more.

Aaron's Substack: https://www.aaronmate.net/

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced another $270 million in military funding for Ukraine during a summit in Armenia, bringing Canada’s total funding tied to the war to $25.8 billion.

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BC introduced DRIPA as a path toward reconciliation and investment certainty. Nearly seven years later, business confidence is falling, political pressure is mounting, and even supporters are questioning the government’s handling of the law.

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BC is handing $6.75 million to manufacturers to spur jobs and production, extending a program that directs public funds to private companies as deficits and debt rise.

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BC taxpayers are footing the bill for government vehicle leases nearing $1,200 a month — while key details about the cars remain undisclosed.

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The BC NDP government is facing criticism for failing to act on a commitment to close a major real estate tax loophole, despite years of signalling support for reform.

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