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. 

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."

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.