
Katie DeRosa
Provincial affairs reporter
Katie DeRosa is the provincial affairs reporter for CBC British Columbia. She is based in Victoria. You can contact her at katie.derosa@cbc.ca.
Latest from Katie DeRosa

B.C. NDP government narrowly passes controversial bills to fast-track projects
The B.C. NDP government narrowly passed two controversial laws that will fast-track infrastructure and clean energy projects.
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Elections B.C. says 2024 election 'free and fair' but marred by 'false narratives'
A new report from Elections B.C. on the 2024 provincial election finds that voting results came in faster because of electronic tabulators, but a narrow margin of victory led to "false narratives."
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B.C. premier pushes plan for mining exploration despite Bill 15 backlash
Premier David Eby unveiled his plan to fast-track mining projects in B.C. But it comes amid continued backlash to the NDP's Bill 15, which critics claim removes checks and balances from major resource projects.
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Royal Roads University Langford location to be named John Horgan campus
Royal Roads University's Langford location will be named John Horgan campus, after the late NDP premier.
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Metro Vancouver councillors call for better oversight after alleged misspending and fraud
A Surrey, B.C., councillor is calling for more oversight of city finances in light of allegations that a finance clerk defrauded the city of more than $2.5 million.
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First Nations 'unified' against bills pushed by B.C. NDP, citing overreach and inadequate consultation
Premier David Eby is not backing down from two controversial laws that will fast-track infrastructure projects and clean energy projects across BC, despite a tense meeting with First Nations leaders Thursday, where he was urged to "kill" the bills.
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B.C. Conservative MLA questioned by RCMP about leaked documents
B.C. Conservative public safety critic Elenore Sturko released leaked slides in February. Now, it's the subject of an RCMP investigation.
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Appointment of Downtown Eastside 'czar' under scrutiny
A former Ontario attorney general and head of Legal Aid B.C. has been appointed to help fix issues in the area once described as Canada's poorest postal code.
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Premier stands behind bill to fast-track infrastructure projects, despite growing backlash
Premier David Eby is not backing down from proposed legislation that would allow the government to fast-track infrastructure projects despite concerns from Indigenous and environmental groups.
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Weapons and violence inside supportive housing buildings a concern for providers
A group of non-profit housing providers is raising the alarm about violence and weapons inside supportive housing buildings — and they say removing the buildings from the Residential Tenancy Act would help keep staff and residents safe.
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