British Columbia

In a news release Friday morning, the MLAs of the currently nameless party said they want to give a "stable, serious alternative to the NDP."

To ascend to greatness as B.C.'s best roadside attraction, Cathedral Grove beat Barkerville in the final by a close margin of 54 to 46 per cent.

The grove also defeated Othello Tunnels in the semifinals and in the quarterfinals decisively dispatched Goats on the Roof in the bracket's Alberni Highway derby, earning 72 per cent of the vote.

But maybe there's an upshot for the goats. "You can do it on the same trip," said Beese. "They can ride on the coattails of the visitors to the grove."

Twenty-two school districts will receive a share of the funds, with nearly 200 of the new spaces set to be in Nanaimo.

B.C. Hydro said Monday that the forested land mass, bigger than a Canadian football field, landed ashore after drifting some 30 kilometres northwest of its last known location in the middle of Williston Reservoir.

The island's curious appearance, and seemingly sudden disappearance in the massive man-made lake in northern B.C., has captured international attention and intrigue since boaters first made the discovery in August.

About 200 workers are trying to negotiate a first contract.

In a party where everyone seems to be recording each other, things are very leaky.

Her resignation letter reads: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2026 MLA Á'A:LIYA WARBUS LEAVES BC CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS, WILL SIT AS INDEPENDENT VICTORIA, B.C. —Á'a liya Warbus MIA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake issued the following statement today: "In today's uncertain times we need steady leadership more than ever. On many issues as British Columbians we may be divided and we need someone who will bring more of us together. I am disappointed to announce I am leaving the Conservative caucus to sit as an independent. The decisions of this leader, or lack there of, along with the parade of people that have already come and gone in the span of three short months strike a serious chord that everyone should pay close attention to. It is not just sitting MLAs that have walked away but critical and talented members of our riding associations and staff that we rely on. As an MLA I am sworn to this office to represent my constituents, and the issues that they've repeatedly told me - matter to them. I have lost confidence I can do that from within this caucus, under this leadership. There has been a critical breakdown in communication not only with the public, but also with MILAs and staff Caucus members have learned of hirings, firings, critic appointments, and leadership positions through any and all channels including social media before being informed by leadership. After an implosion of events last week, a caucus meeting was called, with reasonable cause for concern after the departure of six sitting MLAs, allegations involving the Director of Operations, the circumstances surrounding MIA Gasper's resignation, and statements made by MIA Paton and MLA Bird. The decision to postpone today's caucus meeting for a month reflects the lack of value being placed on caucus members and their opinions. It is one thing to ask for people's trust, and quite another to blind fold someone and expect faith alone to substitute for transparency and accountability. This mounting instability is not what anyone would expect from the next Premier of our Province. Much of the news coming out of the BC Conservatives as of late, does not reflect the honest values of leadership and governance our constituents expect of us. My support for common sense policies has not changed, but I am disappointed nonetheless that my faith in Ms. Findlay's ability to lead this party to victory has."