Emily Lowan wants to be the “bridge” between activists and government. The new B.C. Green Party leader developed this idea while attending the University of Victoria, working with the student council and protesters to force the school administration to divest from the fossil fuel industry. “Students still putting pressure on the outside and having that […]

They say it’s never boring in B.C. politics. And 2025 did nothing to contradict that statement. Here are some of the stories that occupied the policy-makers and captured much of our attention across the province this year: Trudeau fall, Carney rise Facing increased pressure as 2024 came to a close, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began

Books, board games, stuffies, and even puppies were on the wish list for Santa Claus this year. Grade 2 students in Marie Clement’s art class at Meadowridge School wrote the letters and shared them with The News. Some students emphasized how good they were this year, helping their parents and families, others even put in

Books, board games, stuffies, and even puppies were on the wish list for Santa Claus this year. Grade 2 students in Marie Clement’s art class at Meadowridge School wrote the letters and shared them with The News. Some students emphasized how good they were this year, helping their parents and families, others even put in

Books, board games, stuffies, and even puppies were on the wish list for Santa Claus this year. Grade 2 students in Marie Clement’s art class at Meadowridge School wrote the letters and shared them with The News. Some students emphasized how good they were this year, helping their parents and families, others even put in