Kootenay–Columbia MP calls on Feds to halt any hostile takeover of Teck Resources
Rob Morrison, MP for Kootenay–Columbia is calling on the Trudeau Government to halt any hostile takeover of Teck Resources. Morrison said in a media release that Glencore’s proposed $23 billion (USD) hostile takeover of Teck Resources would be devastating for British Columbian communities like Sparwood and Elkford, and Canadians...
Burnaby RCMP issues warning after woman defrauded millions of dollars in elaborate long-term cryptocurrency scam
Burnaby RCMP is issuing a public warning after a recent scam that defrauded a Burnaby senior out of more than $7.5 million dollars, in one of the largest personal scams the detachment has ever investigated. In December 2022, Burnaby RCMP was contacted by a woman who said she had been scammed out of a significant amount of...
B.C. invests in a better future for plastics
Preventing plastic waste, reducing emissions and creating clean-tech jobs are just a few benefits of the 14 new projects under the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, as well as a boost of more than double the previous funding for further projects. The Province is providing more than $8 million to recipients through two funding...
Premier's, minister's statement on Earth Day
Premier David Eby and George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, have released the following statement to mark Earth Day 2023: "Today, we join a global community of people for a common cause - the protection of our planet. As British Columbians, we are fortunate to be surrounded by diverse landscapes...
Public Service Alliance of Canada begin strike action
More than 155,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada members working for Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency began strike action Wednesday, April 19, 2023. “We truly hoped we wouldn’t be forced to take strike action, but we’ve exhausted every other avenue to reach a fair contract for Canada’s Federal Public Service...
Avalanche near Invermere claims life of snowmobiler
Avalanche Canada said that one person is dead following an avalanche west of Invermere Saturday. Avalanche Canada said that three people were snowmobiling in the Thunderwater Lake area of Forrester Creek when the avalanche struck. Two of the riders were swept up in the slide. “One rider managed to ride off to the side, the ...
British Columbians encouraged to prepare for climate-related hazards
As warmer weather approaches, British Columbians are encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of climate-related hazards, such as floods and wildfires, which are becoming increasingly common. Flooding may occur in the spring and early summer when the snowpack melts and water levels rise. According to the River Forecast...
Five ways Going Green Can Save You Money — BBB
In preparation for Earth Day, Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC and Yukon (BBB) is reminding the public that going green to save money doesn't have to be difficult. Even further, it can result in more savings than you might expect. “Many people assume that going green, or making environmentally friendly decisions, ...
B.C. increases student financial aid, eases repayment
Post-secondary students will soon have access to increased financial aid, with more flexible repayment terms to make education and skills training more accessible and affordable in the face of global inflation. "Access to finances shouldn't be a barrier to preparing for an in-demand career in B.C. This is an immediate-term ...
FortisBC’s damage prevention team reminding British Columbians to dig safely
April is Safe Digging Month in B.C., and FortisBC’s damage prevention officers are reminding everyone to reach out to BC 1 Call before digging, excavating or disturbing the ground in any way, to gather information on the location of underground infrastructure. Having that information and following safe digging practices reduces...
