Provincial News
by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Monday Nov 11 2019
In Canada between 2011 and 2018 the fossil fuel industry was one of the most active industry groups lobbying the federal government with over six contacts per working day made with government officials.
by Contributor on Wednesday Nov 06 2019
Friday, October 25. 2019 marked the start of this year’s poppy campaign and remembrance season.
Leading up to Nov.11 poppy campaign volunteers will take part in defining what remembrance means for Canadians everywhere.
by Contributor on Tuesday Nov 05 2019
Hunters and guide outfitters now are able to do more business online.
Guide outfitter reports, permit to accompany reports, royalty payments and guiding territory certificate transactions can be submitted through BC Hunting Online.
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 31 2019
Kevin Timothy of Chemainus, has been charged with animal cruelty following a BC SPCA investigation.
In early May, 2019, the BC SPCA took custody of a one-year-old female German shepherd in critical condition. The dog, named Hope, was suffering from emaciation, dehydration, extreme muscle wasting and a deep, severe neck wound.
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 31 2019
The Province has introduced the interpretation amendment act to allow for a future move to permanent daylight saving time (DST) after 93% of British Columbian respondents indicated support for the change in a record-breaking public engagement.
by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Monday Oct 28 2019
Canada’s progress towards gender equality has been uneven, and despite some positive steps there is significant unfinished business, according to a new report released today by a network of gender equality groups and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 24 2019
Fall is a busy season in the yard for home and business owners. After the lawn gets its last cut before winter, it will be time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain saws and trimmers.
And homeowners will need to get snow throwers, generators and other small engine equipment out and ready for winter use.
by Contributor on Monday Oct 21 2019
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation celebrated the Grand Opening of its Solar Farm last Friday, October 18, 2019. The Tŝilhqot’in Solar Farm is located 80 km west of Williams Lake on what is known as the Riverwest Sawmill. The 1.25-MW solar farm is the largest of its kind in British Columbia and is one hundred percent developed, built, owned and operated by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation.
by Contributor on Sunday Oct 20 2019
Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble.
by Contributor on Thursday Oct 17 2019
VICTORIA - Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has confirmed the first probable case of a vaping-related illness in B.C.
There are several other investigations underway that may also meet the case definition of probable or confirmed vaping-related illness in the near future.
