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Businesses cite economic growth, affordability and major project investment as top priorities ahead of B.C. election

The day after the leaders’ debate, B. C.’s political parties were back on the campaign trail. BC NDP leader David Eby returned to Surrey for the fifth time on Thursday, promising a plan to eliminate the $45 bus pass fee for low-income seniors and allow more to qualify. He also announced funding for a major regional bus rapid transit project. “This commitment is backed with $250 million in funding in order for us to work with the federal government to deliver bus rapid transit between Surrey and White Rock,” Eby said. The BC Conservatives also tackled transportation on Thursday, promising to scrap the Massey Tunnel replacement project and proceed with a 10-lane bridge instead. “It totally makes sense on saving money for the taxpayers, getting this bridge built faster than they can build this tunnel, and environmentally it’s way further ahead,” Ian Paton, BC Conservative candidate for Delta South, said. Story continues below advertisement

Open this photo in gallery:Motorcyclists queue to refuel at a petrol station in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, on Oct. Prolonged supply disruptions have placed significant strain on global supplies of fuel, particularly diesel. Johannes Christo/ReutersThe ​International Energy Agency agreed on Thursday to release more than 20 million barrels of diesel to help a global market struggling with shortages and surging prices that are driving up inflation. Oil markets are being roiled by a combination of the expanding war in the Middle East, enduring shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine’s escalating attacks on Russian refineries.

Co-op Week is shining a spotlight on the importance of the cooperative business model, with Pioneer Co-op and Innovation Federal Credit Union among those being recognized this week. The celebrations are especially meaningful for Pioneer Co-op, which is marking its 90th anniversary this year.

Tsvetana Paraskova is an energy and commodities journalist who has contributed to Oilprice.com for nearly a decade, covering global energy markets, commodities,… Global diesel shortages persist despite recovering crude exports, as damaged refineries in the Middle East and Russia constrain fuel supplies.

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THE BC Conservatives said on Thursday that NDP candidate for Richmond-Bridgeport, Linda Li, was fined $8500 by the BC Financial Services Authority after the Superintendent of Real Estate found she failed to manage a conflict of interest, knowingly tried to conceal information, and misled investigators by submitting backdated documents. David Eby must remove her as a candidate today, they demanded. The BC Conservatives said that in a June 30, 2026 ruling, the Superintendent of Real Estate found that Li had failed to comply with her professional obligations as a real estate managing broker. More troublingly, when regulators investigated her conduct, Li provided incomplete and misleading information and submitted documents that had been backdated by approximately one year.

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New data shows a substantial growth in electric vehicle sales in Canada, but one expert says they still are not on track to reach the federal government’s updated EV and emissions targets. EV purchases increased 55 per cent in August 2026 compared to the same month last year, newly-released data from Statistics Canada shows. “It’s a little bit surprising, a little stronger than we would have expected,” Robert Karwel, director of OEM solutions with JD Power, told Global News. JD Power’s own analysis, conducted with data from automotive dealers, shows that EV sales increased two percentage points in the third quarter of 2026, now making up seven per cent of the market share. If plug-in hybrids and direct-to-consumer vehicles, like Tesla, are included, Karwel said that number increases to approximately 10 per cent. Story continues below advertisement

Jason Krips, president and CEO of the AFPA. Photo: AFPA. Jason Krips, president and CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), will resign at the end of the year to join the University of Alberta's executive team. He will assist AFPA until 2026 during the search for his successor. Krips expressed gratitude for his time at AFPA, highlighting the resilience of Alberta's forest sector amid challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and trade issues with the U. S.

The Ottawa Hospital’s President’s Dinner brought together donors and supporters to reflect on the future of healthcare and research, and the role philanthropy will play in advancing care for patients and families. Guest speaker Ziyada Callender shared her personal experience with cancer and the journey that inspired her to walk 240 kilometres to raise funds for cancer research and care. Her story offered a powerful reminder of the impact of The Ottawa Hospital on patients and their families.

Camrose Police Report for the period from September 1 – 7, 2026 A traffic stop was conducted on a motor vehicle operating while unregistered. During the investigation, officers determined the 28-year-old male driver did not possess a valid driver’s licence. Further checks revealed the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to an unpaid fine. The male was arrested and issued several violation tickets in relation to the traffic offences.

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly joined Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette in Belleville on Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local business and economic development leaders at the Belleville Club. A release from the office of Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette states that the roundtable included representatives from local chambers of commerce and the Quinte Economic Development Commission to discuss opportunities, challenges and priorities for businesses across the Bay of Quinte region. The discussion provided an opportunity for local leaders to share their insights directly with Minister Joly. It also provided an opportunity to highlight issues that matter most to employers, entrepreneurs and investors. Some of the issues discussed included investment attraction, workforce development, innovation, trade and long-term economic growth. You can read the full release below:Bay of Quinte Member of Parliament Chris Malette was proud to welcome the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, to Belleville on Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local business and economic development leaders at the Belleville Club. The roundtable brought together representatives from local