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British Columbia
MediaBias News has published 14 stories involving British Columbia, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
PoliticsBC NDP campaign shifts from Trump tariffs to affordability
The NDP's election campaign in British Columbia has shifted its focus from Donald Trump's tariffs to affordability issues. Leader David Eby called the snap election on September 22, stating a need to counter Trump-style politics.
2 min readTrust 68 · Craft 52 · Hype 12
PoliticsBC Party Leaders Pledge Economic Growth and Port Expansion
BC's NDP and Conservative leaders have announced plans for economic growth through resource development and port expansion. The Green Party leader also detailed plans for childcare expansion. Both leaders addressed a recent white nationalist gathering.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
PoliticsB.C. NDP Leader Eby Pledges to Cut Deficit by Growing Economy
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has stated his government would reduce the deficit by fostering economic growth and eliminating wasteful spending. He also outlined plans to boost critical mineral exports and expand a key port.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesDavid Eby says some Conservatives want BC as US protectorate
New Democrat Leader David Eby accused some members of the Conservative Opposition of wanting to make British Columbia a protectorate of the United States. He also announced new procurement rules for public infrastructure projects.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
PoliticsBC deficit forecast climbs to $13.8 billion
British Columbia's deficit forecast has risen by $450 million to $13.8 billion. The province's first quarterly report attributed the increase primarily to a calculation error regarding natural gas royalties and higher wildfire-related expenses.
3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & SecurityFirst responders to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremony in BC
New York first responders will attend a British Columbia memorial ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Hundreds of first responders are expected at the annual event held at the Peace Arch monument on the Canada-US border.
1 min readTrust 45 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesBC Forestry Groups Warn of 'Breaking Point' to Premier Eby
British Columbia's forestry sector is at a critical juncture, according to a joint letter from industry groups to Premier David Eby. They are demanding immediate government action to address significant challenges, including lengthy permitting processes and the impact of American trade tariffs.
United States2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesGeorge Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian cadets
George Clooney called Pete Hegseth’s post mocking two female Canadian military cadets ‘cruel and unkind’ at the Venice Film Festival. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials condemned the remarks, while the Pentagon said the post ‘speaks for itself’.
United States5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & SecuritySurrey mosque vandalised with death threats and raw bacon, RCMP investigate hate crime
The Fleetwood Islamic Academy Society in Surrey, British Columbia, reported vandalism including threatening graffiti and raw bacon between 11 p.m. on 30 August and 5 a.m. on 31 August 2026. RCMP are investigating the incident as a hate crime. British Columbia’s attorney general condemned the act.
4 min readTrust 85 · Craft 90 · Hype 15
ClimateBC restricts water use to protect chinook salmon from drought
A water-restriction order has been issued for the Bessette Creek area in British Columbia's southern Interior, impacting 131 licence holders. The measure aims to protect chinook salmon populations threatened by record low water flows caused by persistent drought conditions.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US after trade talks collapse
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. The decision follows the collapse of trade talks, which British Columbia Premier David Eby described as revealing the "true nature" of American objectives.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Business & EconomyDonald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, experts warn of provincial split
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a threat of 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products effective 19 August. Experts say the measures would disproportionately affect British Columbia’s exports and could be used to exploit provincial grievances, deepening divisions within Canada.
3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 85 · Hype 15- Business & Economy
Porter Airlines cancels flight after child refuses to sit and fasten seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. The delay caused the flight to miss the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure, leaving passengers rebooked for the following day.
4 min readTrust 52 · Craft 75 · Hype 15 
PoliticsBritish Columbia appoints 12 to Order of B.C., including FIFA executive and forensic entomologist
British Columbia named 12 new members to its highest civilian honour, the Order of B.C., on 3 August 2026. Among them are a FIFA executive, Canada’s first chief accessibility officer, and a leading forensic entomologist. No left- or right-rated outlets reported the appointments.
3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 52 · Hype 15