Political Capital with Rob Shaw

October 30, 2026 - What a week in BC Politics! The BC NDP overthrown from power by the Conservatives in the 2026 BC Election. We discuss the transition happening behind the scenes and the top priorities for Premier-Elect Lorne Doerkson. Plus, Jennifer Whiteside is named the interim leader for the BC NDP. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and special guest Nicole Brassard. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

Oct. 30, 2026

The BC NDP picks a new interim leader in Jennifer Whiteside.

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Oct. 29, 2026

The BC Conservatives face questions about the north coast tanker ban.

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Oct. 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump praises BC Conservative premier-elect Lorne Doerkson.

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Oct. 27, 2026

The CEO of BC Ferries is made to walk the plank as the corporation seeks to address concerns with the new BC Conservative administration.

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Oct. 26, 2026

BC voters elect a Conservative majority government in stunning fashion, ending the tenure of Premier David Eby's NDP administration.

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October 23, 2026 - We look back on what landed and didn't land in Premier David Eby's snap campaign. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

Oct. 22, 2026

Guest Host Aileen Machell fills in BC Greens' Laura Ferreira

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Oct. 22, 2026

Heroic hero Rob Shaw has fallen to a cold. Guest Host Aileen Machell fills in with Allie Blades.

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Oct. 21, 2026

BC NDP and Conservative leaders fall over themselves to promise new Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum his SkyTrain to Newton promise.

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Oct. 20, 2026

David Eby responds to negative campaigning allegations, the BC Conservatives face criticism over their platform.

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Oct. 19, 2026

BC Conservatives drop their platform, and BC municipal voters drop their incumbants.

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Oct. 17, 2026

It's Municipal Election Day in BC. Get ready for confusion.

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October 16, 2026 - The countdown is on to the Provincial Election coming up on October 24! Debate reaction, final party campaign swings and key ridings to watch. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Oct. 16, 2026

BC Conservatives promise to replace the Massey tunnel project with a new 10-lane bridge, resurrecting an old idea that was already cancelled once. Special guest Todd Stone joins the show with Nicole Brassard and Rob Shaw.

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Oct. 15, 2026

Who won the BC leaders' debate? All of us, and none of us, at the same time. The entire pod squad breaks it down.

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Oct. 14, 2026

The day arrives of the BC leaders debate, and we walk through what to expect for the big show.

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Oct. 13, 2026

David Eby gets hammered amidst revelations his family has taken up a $10-a-day childcare spot.

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Oct. 10, 2026

The BC Conservatives drop a new ad introducing Lorne Doerkson only to get it repurposed by the BC NDP in a clever way. Plus more, on our Saturday morning chat with Jeff Ferrier.

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October 9, 2026 - The campaign spends days focused on ICBC insurance policy, but is it really about ICBC at all? The Conservatives offer a massive tax cut but no plan to pay for it. And candidates cause controversy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Oct. 9, 2026

BC Conservatives fire their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate, and the party leaders duel over ICBC versus tax cuts. Nicole Brassard joins the show.

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Oct. 8, 2026

Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson tries to get out from under the ICBC no-fault insurance issue. Allie Blades joins.

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Oct. 7, 2026

BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson hits some bumps over ICBC's no-fault insurnace promises, and David Eby hits bumps on, well, pretty much everything else.

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Oct. 6, 2026

Tuesday. The worst day of the week. But one where we look at how politicians are sparring over health care, taxes and health funding in the election campaign.

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Oct. 5, 2026

Start your Monday with Pumpkin Spice and an analysis of BC election campaign advertising.

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Oct. 3, 2026

Hey wait, there's a Saturday show now?! You bet your britches there is. With Jeff Ferrier. Now enjoy.

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October 2, 2026 - Week two of the BC election brings about tax promises, new polling and some fascinating positions by the BC Greens. And Allie returns to the show! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Oct. 2, 2026

Nicole Brassard joins the show to give the latest on the BC election campaign, including the BC Greens tackling AI regulation.

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Oct. 1, 2026

Beloved commentator Allie Blades returns to PC Daily to give us her thoughts on the BC election campaign.

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Sept. 30, 2026

One of the largest projects in Canadian history, LNG Canada Phase 2, lands smack dab in the middle of the BC election campaign.

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Sept. 29, 2026

The very fabric of space and time bends to have BC political leaders speaking each other's languages on the campaign trail.

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Sept. 28, 2026

BC Conservative leader pitches a no-tax administration, though how he will balance the budget is still unknown. Plus, a look at all the new election candidats.

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September 25, 2026 - How did the NDP, Conservatives and Greens do during the first week of the snap provincial election? Our prime panel breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Sept. 25, 2026

We didn't start the fire. It was always burning, since the election's been turning.

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Sept. 24, 2026

So many candidates are entering and exiting provincial politics - we break it all down!

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Sept. 23, 2026

The 44th general election launches with Premier David Eby pinning the whole thing on US President Donald Trump.

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Sept. 22, 2026

Premier David Eby is expected to call BC's 44th general election today!

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Sept. 21, 2026

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservative leader, after four months of chaos.

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September 18, 2026 - The recent rumblings around BC Premier David Eby calling a snap election, possibly in the next few days! Plus the latest BC Conservatives drama including the confirmation of a Private Investigator looking into current and former MLA's, including 50% of the POD SQUAD! And we break down the latest polls about the NDP and Eby's popularity in BC, could that affect his decision to call the election? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Angelo Isidorou, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

Sept. 18, 2026

How I spent my summer — under investigation by a private investigator hired by the BC Conservative Party. And other topics.

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Sept. 17, 2026

All quiet in BC politics. No implosion in the BC Conservatives. No early election talk by the premier. Just peace and quiet...

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Sept. 16, 2026

HEALTH ALERT: A superspreader event of "election fever" has broken out in BC politics, centered at the UBCM convention. Please listen for advice on how to treat this ailment. 

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Sept. 15, 2026

BC's deficit keeps going up, and up. The first quarter financial numbers land with a thud.

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Sept. 14, 2026

The Premier travels to Toronto to speak to investors at the Canada Investment Summit. And Political Capital Daily takes on the risk of artificial intelligence killing us all.

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September 11, 2026 - Could we be headed to an early provincial election? It's the question everyone is talking about and the pod squad digs into it on this week's show. Plus, how the NDP government is reacting to new US tariffs and countertariffs. And embattled BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay shuffles her critic portfolios. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Sept. 11, 2026

How about a sixth political party in BC politics? Allow me to introduce you to the BC United Liberal Party.

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Sept. 10, 2026

How bad are things in BC's forestry sector? Pretty much every organization, including unions and employers, have come together to warn government a crisis is at hand from tariffs and homegrown provincial policies. Guest Jillian Oliver helps walk us through it.

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Sept. 9, 2026

Some homestyled rap kicks off Premier David Eby's press conference to fight back against US President Donald Trump. 

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Sept. 8, 2026

Peter Milobar picks up MLAs for his new party, while CentreBC says it intends to stay the course.

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Sept. 4, 2026

Premier David Eby won't rule out an early election to take advatange of BC Conservative turmoil.

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Sept. 3, 2026

Double the trouble, double the fun as two Conservative MLAs quit in one day. Plus, an audio book reading of KLF's chief of staff resignation letter.

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Sept. 2, 2026

Who would have thought that you can screw up the entire BC budget by dragging the wrong Microsoft Excel formula across the wrong cells? Well, it turns out you can. We get into it today.

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Sept. 1, 2026

The BC Conservatives lose a 7th MLA, as crisis grips the party. 

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Aug. 31, 2026

We're back! Our fall season begins with the implosion of the BC Conservative Party, the Mission-Abbotsford by-election, the deal of NDP MLA Joan Phillip and more.

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July 24, 2026 - LAST SHOW BEFORE SUMMER BREAK! US President Donald Trump cannonballs into BC's political waters with new tariff threats, what does it mean for the NDP and Conservatives? Was funding for SOGI cut, and is the program over? Not really, despite political posturing. And a recall campaign fails against Dallas Brodie. Plus, a look at premier Eby's new chief of staff and political plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 17, 2026 - BC's forestry sector is rocked by another mill closure, with the government facing calls for quick action to save jobs. The premier announces new involuntary care beds, but not in Vancouver, which catches the ire of the mayor. And can CentreBC make up ground with a new leader? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 10, 2026 - The cost of the Massey tunnel replacement project doubles, creating risk for the BC government. FIFA World Cup matches end in Vancouver, but was it worth the $730 million? And the province retains lawyers to explore suing OpenAI for its role in the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Plus, in audio extras, a look at declining toxic drug death numbers and an expansion of BC Nurse job action. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

July 3, 2026 - Alberta gets its new oil pipeline, but what does it mean for British Columbia? Plus BC nurses start job action. And the Conservatives shuffle their caucus roles. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 26, 2026 - The premier and prime minister face a backlash to their proposal to bailout unsold condos - will they stick with it? The premier heads to China where he wants to visit an EV manufacturer at a time when Canada's auto sector is warning that's a threat. And e-scooters: should they be regulated by the province? Plus, in audio extras, the changing language of the BC Conservatives on First Nations under their new leader, and political plays of the week.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 26,  2026

The LAST Political Capital Daily before a summer break. The show returns in September. Today, we talk about PM Mark Carney and Premier David Eby's blame game on a new housing program. 

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June 25,  2026

Some municipalities want BC to regulate e-scooters, after serious incidents. But, will it?

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June 24,  2026

The PM is back in town for a FIFA game, but with an Alberta pipeline announcement looming why isn't he and the premier making an announcement about BC's position?

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June 23,  2026

The BC government launches a new chronic repeat offender crime program, with an acronym that sounds like a Star Wars droid.

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June 22,  2026

BC prepares for an announcement on the Alberta oil pipeline, and the premier gets ready to travel to China.

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June 19, 2026 - The prime minister shows up with billions of dollars in new housing money, but is it enough to help when Ontario got more? Angus Reid drops a new poll, and no matter how you slice it it's not good news for the NDP government. And the province considers two new hydroelectric dams.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 19,  2026
 
Prime Minister Mark Carney brings billions in housing funding to British Columbia.

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June 18,  2026

A new Angus Reid poll shows a huge block of voters undecided about who to support in the next election.

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June 17,  2026

Premier sells BC's electricity future at FIFA. Debate rages on the Massey tunnel project.

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June 16,  2026
 
The long-delayed Massey Tunnel project hits another roadblock. Plus, BC's new energy plan.

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June 15,  2026

Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveils another big energy plan.

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June 12, 2026 - A new Angus Reid poll shows BC Premier David Eby's approval rating has dropped to 31% - what does this mean for the NDP? Plus, the federal government is moving to restrict access to social media for youth under 16. Should BC consider implementing its own rules? And U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he is not looking to renew CUSMA ahead of the July 1 deadline. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 12,  2026

Awful new polling numbers for Premier David Eby, and the BC governemnt reacts to Ottawa's new social media ban bill for kids.

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June 11,  2026
 
Premier David Eby calls US President Donald Trump's stated desire not to renegotiate CUSMA a lame art of the deal.

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June 10, 2026

New drivers can now get their learner license with an at-home test, but can you cheat it?

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June 9, 2026
 
New ResearchCo poll, unpaid non-resident medical bills and Ottawa's proposed social media ban for kids.

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June 8, 2026

Oh Monday. How did you arrive so soon? Where did the weekend go?
Nonetheless, we have a busy week of BC NDP caucus retreats and strategy sessions to discuss, as well as a first ministers' meeting with the Prime Minister.

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June 5, 2026 - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is charged with sexual assault but says he'll stay on the job - should the legislature allow that, or change the rules? Plus, new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's first week in the role. And the messy drama at the Surrey Police Service. Plus our audio extra plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

June 5, 2026

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is charged with sexual assault - should he go on leave, resign, or simply carry on his duties? 

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June 4, 2026

The prime minister gets set to unveil a new AI strategy, while the provincial forest minsiters gather in Langford to address the sector's crisis.  

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June 3, 2026
 
Premier David Eby labels BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay the "regional manager" of MAGA. 

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June 2, 2026

The BC government's new anti-racism plan. New reports on the gender pay gap, and municipal election spending caps.

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June 1, 2026

BC mines minister and a mining delegation head to Ottawa to push critical minerals at a key time for the economy.

The ramification of BC Conservative members selecting Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their next leader continue to reverberate. 

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A special edition of Political Capital, the day after BC Conservatives name Kerry-Lynne Findlay their new leader. With exclusive analysis of the numbers, regional breakdowns and more.
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With the spring session in the books, we look at who won and who lost during the last five months of intense political drama in Victoria. Plus, interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford wraps up his job in advance of the new leadership vote, how did he do? And, the DRIPA drama continues into the summer. And our audio-exclusive plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

May 29, 2026

The FIFA World Cup costs are up on a 'take out the trash' Friday.
Plus we look back at the spring legislative session, the final question period, and all sorts of fun stuff.

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May 28, 2026

BC's public health officer suggests warning labels on alcohol. 
Interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford reflects on his term.
Premier David Eby is up on office estimates.

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May 27, 2026


BC's LNG to head to Germany. 
The Cowichan title case goes to court to be re-opened.

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May 26, 2026

BC Premier David Eby spars with Alberta over separtism and pipelines at the Western Premiers' Conference.
Plus, Greater Victoria School Distict trustees get their job back due to government error.

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May 25, 2026

Get ready for a super uncomfortable Western Premiers' meeting in Alberta, with David Eby and Danielle Smith at each other's throats over pipelines and separtism. 

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Premier David Eby renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam - would would Horgan think? And we break down the jabs between the prime minister and premier on pipelines. Plus, in audio podcast extras, political plays of the week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

May 22, 2026

The BC government renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam. What would Horgan think? His former communciations director Aileen Machell gives her thoughts. 

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May 21, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Premier David Eby, and both take subtle jabs at each other in public. 
Plus, ANOTHER HOIST MOTION! 

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May 20, 2026

A BC Conservative MLA gets tossed out of the chamber for accusing Premier David Eby of being misleading.
And it's ice cream day at the legislature! 

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May 19, 2026

The B.C. legisalture returns after a week break, but there are only seven days left and an awful lot of stuff to get done. 
Plus, a weekend recap of what everyone was saying over the new Alberta-BC oil pipeline deal with Ottawa.

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May 15, 2026 - The agency overseeing British Columbia elections says it will issue a recall petition against OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie. BC Nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action and BC Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay goes after Peter Milobar. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

May 15, 2026

Angelo Isidorou joins the show!

An anonymous effort emerges to recall OneBC leader Dallas Brodie - but why the secrecy?
Premier David Eby and the federal govenment sign an agreement to encourage Phase 2 of LNG Canada.
The government sets its policies for who can attend the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver. 

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May 14, 2026

BC's premier says a new deal between Alberta and Ottawa on carbon pricing is unfair to British Columbia. 

Four new wind project agreements purchased by BC Hydro.

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May 13, 2026

Things are going so well in BC that Premier David Eby envokes The Simpsons to describe his government's momentum.

BC Nurses vote overwhelming to strike. And the government continues to dodge the FIFA World Cup costs.

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May 12, 2026

Telus delivers BC's first major AI data centre, but it comes at an immense power cost.
Peter Milobar uses accusations of conflict involving his wife to attack a rival candidate who tried to defend him.
Plus a rundown of all the stories today and yesterday. 

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