British Columbia Archives - Page 4 of 17

17 Sep

New Burnaby Party Releases 2026 Municipal Election Platform and Candidate Slate

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Burnaby (Amrit Dhot): The New Burnaby Party (NBP) has released its platform for Burnaby’s 2026 municipal election, focusing on public safety, affordability, economic development, transportation, parks and neighbourhood cleanliness. Developed through consultations with residents, the platform proposes restricting illicit drug use in public spaces and government-funded housing, increasing support for the Burnaby RCMP, using technology to improve police resource allocation and continuing efforts to reduce preventable traffic fatalities. The NBP proposes a 0% property-tax increase in its first budget, with future increases capped at inflation for the following four years. It also calls for greater fiscal restraint, improved municipal efficiency…

16 Sep

B.C. Names Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension After Former Premier Dave Barrett

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Langley (Richa Walia): In a major recognition of British Columbia’s political and public-service history, the provincial government has officially named the 16-kilometre Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension the Dave Barrett Extension, honouring former premier Dave Barrett and his role in expanding public transit and public services across the province. The naming comes as construction of the long-awaited rapid-transit project advances along the Fraser Highway corridor, with guideway installation now more than 60% complete. The extension will connect King George Station in Surrey with Langley City Centre, adding eight stations and bringing SkyTrain service directly to rapidly growing communities south of the Fraser…

15 Sep

PORT POWER, LOCAL JOBS AND DELTA’S FUTURE: ILWU LOCAL 502 BACKS DYLAN KRUGER FOR MAYOR

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Delta, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Councillor Dylan Kruger has secured the backing of International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 502 in his campaign for Mayor of Delta, with the union citing his record on local jobs, infrastructure and regional advocacy. The endorsement comes as Delta prepares for significant industrial expansion, including the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project, which is expected to have implications for the region’s port operations and surrounding communities. In a letter to Delta residents, ILWU Local 502 president Al Reason described the municipality as being at an important economic juncture. He said Kruger has demonstrated…

15 Sep

Surrey Transformed into a Punjabi Village as Heritage Festival Celebrates Culture, Tradition and Community

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Surrey (Amrit Dhot): The sights, sounds and spirit of rural Punjab took centre stage in Surrey as the Punjabi Heritage Festival -Surrey 2026 brought the community together for a vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture, heritage and family traditions near Mud Bay Park. The festival offered more than a cultural gathering, it created an immersive village-style experience, allowing visitors to reconnect with the traditions and everyday life of Punjab while celebrating the cultural identity that continues to thrive in British Columbia. From a traditional Punjabi village café and food to food trucks and village-style kitchens, the event featured an array of…

11 Sep

Surrey Arena Project Draws Criticism as Linda Annis Calls for More Neighbourhood Facilities

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SURREY, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Demolition work has begun at the site planned for Surrey’s proposed 10,000-seat arena, prompting renewed criticism from Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis over the city’s priorities and the projected cost of the project. Annis says Surrey should be directing more attention toward facilities that residents can use regularly, including neighbourhood parks, swimming pools, skating rinks and sports fields. Questions Over Arena Cost and Use The proposed arena has become a major point of discussion as construction preparations move forward. Annis argues that several aspects of the project remain unclear, including the amount paid…

09 Sep

Linda Annis Calls for Public Disclosure of Taxpayer-Funded Severance Packages

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Surrey, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis is calling for greater transparency around severance payments made to senior public-sector executives, arguing that taxpayers should be able to see the details when such officials leave their positions. Annis made the comments while discussing the need for greater scrutiny of public spending, pointing to senior executives such as Metro Vancouver’s Jerry Dobrovolny as an example. She argued that severance arrangements involving public funds should not remain hidden from residents once a termination or departure has been announced. Annis Pledges Review of Surrey Spending As part of her…

05 Sep

POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE IN B.C.: FIVE MLAs BREAK AWAY TO FORM NEW PARTY

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia’s political landscape has been rocked by a major internal split, with five MLAs breaking away from the B.C. Conservative caucus and joining forces to create a new provincial political party. The dramatic realignment brings together Peter Milobar, Ian Paton, Rosalyn Bird, Bruce Banman and Áʼa꞉líya Warbus, who are moving ahead with plans to establish a new political organization that could emerge as a significant force inside the B.C. Legislature. Milobar has been named interim leader, putting a veteran provincial politician at the helm of the new group as it begins the process of building…

04 Sep

Dylan Kruger Pledges No New Taxes, Levies or Fees in Vision for Affordable Delta

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DELTA, BC (RAJEEV SHARMA): One Delta mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger is making affordability a central issue of his campaign, promising residents that his proposed municipal agenda will not include new taxes, levies or fees. Kruger’s comments come in response to rival candidate George Harvie’s proposal for a new community levy to help finance a recreation centre in North Delta. While Kruger supports construction of the proposed facility, he argues that homeowners should not be asked to shoulder additional costs to pay for major infrastructure. “One Delta believes new taxes or levies, or whatever name they are given, are another cost…

04 Sep

High-Profile VPD Officer Kal Dosanjh Charged With Fraud, Theft and Breach of Trust

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Veteran Vancouver Police Department officer, prominent anti-gang advocate and KidsPlay Youth Foundation founder Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences following a lengthy covert police investigation. According to Vancouver police and publicly available court records, Dosanjh faces four counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of theft over $5,000 and one count of breach of trust by a public officer. His co-accused, Sarabjit Singh Gill, faces three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000. Court records identify alleged offences dating from December 2017 through July 2025. The charges…

21 Aug

One Person Killed After Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing on Prince George Road

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PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.( Rajeev Sharma) — A serious aviation incident in Prince George on Thursday afternoon has resulted in at least one confirmed fatality after a twin-engine aircraft made an emergency landing on a busy roadway. The incident occurred on Foothills Boulevard near North Nechako Road, where the aircraft came down and collided with vehicles on the roadway. Emergency crews, police and other first responders rushed to the scene. Police have confirmed that one person inside a vehicle died as a result of the incident. Initial information indicated that approximately eight people were aboard the aircraft, although authorities were continuing…