One of the B.C. government’s most recognizable programs is facing scrutiny, amid concerns about possible conflicts of interest in provincial grant administration. Opposition parties are calling for a probe of the Buy BC program, an initiative meant to help promote local agricultural products. The grant program is being administered by Canadian accounting firm MNP, while … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The numbers are in, and they show the governing BC NDP with a hefty financial advantage heading into the 2024 provincial election. Data released by Elections BC on Monday showed the New Democrats raised more than $4.5 million in donations in 2023, from more than 15,619 donors. … Read more
Amid mounting pressure over the possible diversion of drugs from B.C.’s safer supply program, the provincial government now says it is in talks with health authorities to create some form of oversight committee. Earlier this week, B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said RCMP had told him there was no evidence to suggest “widespread diversion” … Read more