COMMENT: B.C.’s multicultural society is a crucial tie to international trade
Our province has created deep historical, cultural and business ties with countries around the world enabling us to create strong trading partnerships and diversify our markets. Each year B.C. welcomes close to 40,000 new immigrants because we recognize the importance of the wide-range of social and economic benefits associated...
Stay safe in the back-country this winter
A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...
Charities get green light from government to auction liquor
Non-profits and charities have a new way to raise money for causes that benefit society, as the B.C. government relaxes the rules around auctioning liquor. Following through on an earlier commitment, the B.C. government is allowing privately-donated liquor, such as a vintage bottle of wine or a rare bottle of scotch from an...
CPR Awareness Month – a chance to save a life
Health Minister Terry Lake highlighted the importance of CPR Awareness Month Thursday by taking part in a demonstration on basic CPR and how to use a defibrillator. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating and breathing stops. It strikes suddenly and affects people of all ages. Fewer than 12 per cent of people […]
First casualties of the BC Government Core Review
The ministries in the BC Government — The Pacific Carbon Trust (Trust) andThe Provincial Capital Commission — Core Review Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister announced Tuesday. Bennett, responsible for Core Review, provided a progress update announcing the first decisions of the Core Review process to...
Blind cord safety
Did you know that ordinary household items such as window coverings can cause serious injuries to children? If your window coverings have cords, your children are at risk of strangulation and even death. Good news: keeping your children safe is as easy as removing corded window coverings from your windows. Health risks Children...
BC Liquor stores to accept donations for Philippines typhoon relief
BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province. These donations will help the Red Cross provide urgently-needed assistance in affected communities. This includes...
Multiple charges laid in a 17 million dollar ponzi scheme investigation
RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) supported by the Vancouver Police Department commenced an investigation in February 2012 into a multi-million dollar ponzi scheme. It is alleged that between January 1, 2010 to August 31, 2012, approximately $40,000,000 was obtained fraudulently from over 100 victims. Charged with 28 counts of fraud and […]
COMMENT: Harper,why we must stop the Canada-China FIPA and the deal you still don’t really know about
There are two very important things I would ask my readers to do today. First, head on over to this page. There, you will find detailed and easy to understand instructions on how to register your comments with the sadly flawed, final environmental assessment for the Canada China FIPA that must be stopped. Please do so,because...
Here's what 'my senate' would look like
What to do about the Senate? Abolishing it would put a merciful end to this remnant of royal trappings. Judging by the experience of the past few years, however, abolishing the Senate would bring us closer to a Vladimir Putin style democracy. I do not want to abolish the Senate, I want to see it restructured with a new focus...
