Dirk Meissner
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Eby to announce cabinet, sparking speculation about early election
Political pundits are expecting Premier David Eby to appoint new cabinet ministers who have fire in their bellies for the challenging jobs ahead, and the possibility of an early election call.
B.C. prepared to cancel surgeries as hospitals fill with respiratory cases
Plans to make room for patients with respiratory illnesses by cancelling surgeries are in place in British Columbia hospitals, says Health Minister Adrian Dix, as parents worry about long emergency room waits with sick children.
B.C. government's to introduce rental changes, supply laws to boost housing supply
The British Columbia government has introduced sweeping changes to boost the housing supply, and while local governments say they want to do their part, they're concerned about effects the laws will have on their communities.
Incoming B.C. premier David Eby vows to tackle desperate conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe.
B.C. is recovering from last year's climate disasters, but future problems loom on horizon
When a dike was breached and floodwaters started to flow across British Columbia's Sumas Prairie a year ago, poultry farmer Corry Spitters said all he could do was let nature take its course.
Exiting B.C. Premier Horgan says he learned to listen to everyone, including adversaries
John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people considered political adversaries.
Indigenous community rejects Vancouver police chief's apology gift
Tension reached a high point during a trauma-healing ceremony when a hereditary chief walked across a sand-covered floor and returned the gift he had received from Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer.
Indigenous apology cancelled after constables who wrongly arrested man, granddaughter failed to show
Maxwell Johnson looked out at empty chairs reserved for two Vancouver police officers who didn't attend an event originally intended to be an Indigenous apology ceremony for the false arrests of Johnson and his granddaughter nearly three years ago.
B.C. premier-to-be David Eby has 'mixed feelings' about leadership race kerfuffle
B.C.'s premier-in-waiting says the supporters of his disqualified rival can find a home in the party he is set to lead.
B.C. NDP candidate booted from leader's race; David Eby to become premier
One of two candidates running for the British Columbia NDP leadership has been disqualified, clearing the way for former attorney general David Eby to become premier of the province.