BCNov 06, 2026
Poilievre Faces Third Major Staff Departure as Deputy Chief of Staff Resigns
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has suffered another major political setback, with his deputy chief of staff, Aaron Wudrick, resigning from his position. This marks the third significant departure from Poilievre’s team within a year.
In a letter sent to party members and colleagues, Wudrick said he was leaving politics to pursue opportunities in the private sector and spend more time with his family. His resignation will take effect on November 27.
Wudrick had been part of Poilievre’s team for the past two and a half years, initially serving as director of policy before becoming deput
BCNov 06, 2026
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Collision in Prince George
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Prince George on Thursday morning. The victim remains in hospital.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. near Domano Boulevard and McGill Crescent. The 54-year-old man was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the collision. A 48-year-old driver was taken into custody at the scene. No names have been released so far.
This is the second serious pedestrian-related incident in Prince George this week. Earlier, on Monday at around 4:30 a.
BCNov 06, 2026
Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain to B.C., Yellow Alerts Issued for Metro Vancouver
Environment Canada has issued yellow-level weather alerts for several parts of Metro Vancouver as a powerful storm brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to British Columbia’s coastal region.
According to the weather agency, up to 80 millimetres of rain could fall in elevated areas of the North Shore and near the southern Howe Sound. Areas in northeastern Metro Vancouver, including Coquitlam, could receive around 50 millimetres of rainfall by the evening.
The agency says the rain is expected to gradually ease overnight. However, several more storm systems could move into the region early nex
CanadaNov 06, 2026
Lorne Doerkson Pleased with Carney Government’s Budget, Hopes B.C. Will Receive Major Funding
B.C. Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has voiced support for the federal budget presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government, calling it encouraging for Canada’s economic future.
The budget includes $6.5 billion in funding to support the forestry industry, which has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs. Doerkson expressed hope that British Columbia would receive a significant share of the funding, noting that the forestry sector is a major pillar of the province’s economy.
Former B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar also welcomed the funding, describing it as a good start. He said
CanadaNov 06, 2026
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.7%, Highest Level in Six Months
Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.7 per cent in October, reaching its highest level in six months, according to the latest data released by Statistics Canada on Friday.
Economists had expected the economy to add 13,600 jobs overall. However, instead of gaining jobs, Canada recorded a net loss of 4,700 positions last month.
The decline was primarily driven by the private sector, which shed 53,000 jobs, marking its first major drop since February. Meanwhile, public-sector employment increased by 50,000 positions, while the construction industry added 16,000 jobs, helping offset some of t
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