As candidates from all political parties lay out their health-care priorities ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 19, the BC Nurses’ Union in a media release the union is calling on all election candidates to sign a pledge and demonstrate their support for the implementation of minimum nurse-to-patient ratios across all care settings in […]

New Ministry of Wildlife, Land and Resource Management is cannibalizing fish, wildlife and habitat funds, regional operations are in crisis said B.C. Wildlife Federation. Government cuts travel funding for fish and wildlife staff Field staff asked to turn in their government cell phones to cut costs Regional office decimated by frustrated staff quitting or on […]

The Province is taking action to make sure people with long-term concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges get secure and dignified care by opening highly secure facilities for people under the Mental Health Act throughout the province, as well as secure treatment within BC Corrections. The first correctional centre will be at the Surrey Pretrial Services […]

Submitted by Wildsight Elk Root Conservation Society in the West Kootenay’s Slocan Valley is creating a pollinator highway. Pollinator highways are tracts of land dedicated to supporting pollinators (bees, hummingbirds, bats and more) by growing food sources such as native wildflowers, connecting fragmented habitats together and ensuring healthy ecosystems overall. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society […]

Communities across the province will benefit from more energy-efficient buildings, clean energy, and better access to clean transportation options after a joint investment of more than $89 million from the federal and provincial governments, and local partners. The North Shore is powering up with green upgrades through two projects, ensuring that communities have enhanced access […]

The Province is moving forward with new guidelines to protect students and reduce the risks and harms of toxic-drug poisonings. “Our post-secondary campuses should be a safe space for students, staff and faculty,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “That’s why the Province has worked with the post-secondary sector to create […]

September is near here and students are gearing up to return to class. Though it’s an exciting time of year, it also opens the door for potential challenges. This busy time has become a prime opportunity for scammers looking to take advantage of students returning to school.  Three common scams that students face arerental, online purchase, […]

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon dropped a bombshell Wednesday, moving to suspend his party’s campaign in the upcoming fall election. The deal will see United Leader Falcon suspend his campaign with rumours that MLAs Ian Paton, Peter Milobar and Tom Shypitka, of Cranbrook, will run for the Conservatives, as well as Vancouver-Langara candidate Jaime Stein. […]

Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy. “Every child in British Columbia should feel safe, supported and engaged when they head back to school next week,” said Premier David Eby. “Our […]

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP in Sicamous, BC, responded to a report of a single tractor trailer collision. The investigation shows the victim’s truck struck the west end of the bridge as it descended down the hill eastbound onto the bridge. The truck then struck the north side curb of […]