🏛️ Government & Politics
- Byelection set for Sept. 26 as B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay seeks a seat amid caucus turmoil. The byelection was called after MLA Reann Gasper resigned last week and then became Findlay’s deputy chief of staff, and an unverified audio released Thursday allegedly features a voice like Findlay discussing offering roles to MLAs who step aside, which she called a “political smear job.”
- B.C. NDP MLA Joan Phillip has died at age 74. The report lists Joan Phillip as deceased and identifies her as a B.C. NDP MLA, confirming a vacancy and prompting party and legislative adjustments following her death.
- Federal government will match Red Cross donations for Summerland wildfire recovery. The federal commitment matches public donations designated for Summerland wildfire recovery, directing matched funds to the Canadian Red Cross to support affected households and recovery efforts.
🌦️ Weather & Roads
- Propeller shaft problem forces cancellations on the Sunshine Coast ferry route. BC Ferries cancelled sailings after a propeller shaft issue on the Sunshine Coast route, affecting scheduled sailings and stranding travellers until repairs are completed.
- Severe drought prompts a new B.C. Interior order limiting irrigation water use. Provincial authorities issued the restriction for parts of the B.C. Interior in response to severe drought conditions, instituting enforceable limits on irrigation water use to conserve supplies.
📰 Also Today
- Fire destroys Langley's 'Little Red House' landmark.
- Byelection set in riding where B.C. Conservative leader expected to run.
- Questions about Kerry-Lynne Findlay's ability to keep B.C. Conservatives together.
- Lower Mainland soccer club creates community for immigrant and refugee youth.
- Island appeared then disappeared on B.C.'s largest reservoir.
- Some Indigenous businesses avoiding U.S. markets amid trade tensions.
- Calls for unity after a wave of exits from the B.C. Conservatives.
- Family says inquest recommendations after Tofino-area shooting lack teeth.
- Victoria school board probes alleged 'financial benefits' to opponents over police in schools.
