British Columbia’s government spending just hit an historic high

A new report from the Fraser Institute says per-person, inflation-adjusted program spending reached nearly $13,700 in 2025—the highest level on record. A Victoria business owner says he’s lost confidence in dialing 911 after multiple failed attempts to get emergency help at his dry-cleaning business. Plus, we're learning more about the temporary diversion of maternity patients at Peace Arch Hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices