Category Archives: News
B.C. to End Sick Notes for Short-Term Absences
The B.C. government is making changes to the Employment Standards Act that will eliminate the need for workers to provide sick notes for short-term absences. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside introdu...
Apr 15, 2025
New Fire Truck Boosts Emergency Response in Port Edward
The District of Port Edward has officially added a new fire truck to its fleet, significantly enhancing emergency response for the community and surrounding areas. The $500,000 vehicle was funded thro...
Apr 15, 2025
21 Years Later, Family Still Seeks Justice for Kayla-Rose McKay
Today marks 21 years since 13-year-old Kayla-Rose McKay was found dead at the waterfront in Prince Rupert. Her death remains unsolved, and her family is still searching for answers. Kayla-Rose is one ...
Apr 15, 2025
April 14 news
Apr 14, 2025
Toxic Drug Deaths Drop Among First Nations, But Disparities Remain
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has released its 2024 data on toxic drug poisonings, showing a slight decline in deaths and emergency events-but also revealing that First Nations people in B...
Apr 14, 2025
Poilievre Pledges Tougher Sentences for Canada's Worst Killers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Conservative government will bring tougher justice by restoring consecutive life sentences for multiple murderers-reversing a Supreme Court decision tha...
Apr 14, 2025
NDP Unveils Strategy to Address Nursing Shortage and Strengthen Public Health Care
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced a new plan to tackle Canada's ongoing nursing shortage, focusing on hiring more nurses, improving working conditions, and reducing reliance on costly private age...
Apr 14, 2025
Mark Carney Unveils Measures to Strengthen Canadian Sovereignty and Security
Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, announced a series of new measures today aimed at securing Canada's sovereignty and economic stability in light of increasing global uncertainty. Wi...
Apr 14, 2025
BC Greens Celebrate Key Achievements from CARGA Agreement
Last week, two major commitments from the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) between the BC Greens and the provincial government were realized, marking significant wins for British ...
Apr 14, 2025
Lake Babine Nation to Build 20 New Rental Homes in Tachet and Wit'at
Lake Babine Nation will soon see the construction of 20 new rental homes in the villages of Tachet and Wit'at. This initiative is part of a broader housing development plan by the Province, with fundi...
Apr 14, 2025