Editor, The Nelson Daily While the Courts have said Canadians must have reasonable access to a legal source of marihuana for medical purposes, the Government of Canada believes this must be done in a controlled fashion in order to protect public safety. On June 10, the Government of Canada announced the new Marihuana for...

The provincial government is rolling out its its commitment to the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant, Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced Thursday. Fassbender said by investing in an RESP, the $1,200 provincial grant, other savings grants, family contributions and compound interest will grow over time, making it easier for B.C.’s children to […]

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Canada is bringing its Call 911 message to the waterways, supported by the Province of British Columbia, to highlight the dangers of impaired boating and encourage the boating community to help prevent it. “By working together with MADD Canada and the RCMP, we hope all British Columbians take a moment […]

Premier Christy Clark gave the following remarks in response to news of an attempted terror attack on the grounds of the provincial legislature: “I want to offer my sincere thanks on behalf of British Columbians to the RCMP and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team for their work in keeping us all safe. Their work […]

At least 30 officials in the communities that make up Metro Vancouver earn a base salary that put them among the top one per cent of all income earners in Canada, as do two more at Metro Vancouver itself and another seven at TransLink. Perhaps it will be a leisurely cruise along the French Riviera […]

RCMP announced Tuesday that two BC residents have been charged in an al-Qaeda-inspired slated to take place Canada Day. The terrorist plot involved pressure cooker bombs similar to the ones used in the Boston Marathon bombings. Amanda Marie Korody, 30, and John Stewart Nuttall, 39, both of Surrey, B.C., were arrested Monday in Abbotsford. The […]

BC Hydro fired five workers Thursday for allegedly stealing equipment and facilitating the theft of electricity related to a grow-op. “BC Hydro has been investigating the actions of a small number of employees to determine if they violated BC Hydro’s Code of Conduct,” said Greg Reimer, executive vice-president, Transmission & Distribution, BC Hydro in a […]

BC Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert is “disappointed” with the recent decision by Education Minister Peter Fassbender to halt the current talks with the province’s public teachers. “This is a disappointing development because it puts an end to a respectful and constructive round of talks,” said Lambert said. “Minister Fassbender knows that government representatives have […]

I was a little startled to read Premier Christy Clark's press release regarding Alberta flooding (see below) - there was no mention of flooding in B.C., no pledge of mutual assistance, nor any statement speaking to assistance already en route ... really, no information at all - I could've been more enlightened by a two-minute...

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending personnel and resources to Alaska to aid in fire suppression efforts, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today. “B.C.’s wildland firefighters are recognized as the world’s best,” Thomson said. “We’re pleased to be able to lend assistance to other jurisdictions when we are able.” One […]