Category Archives: News

March 12 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025

Singh Reacts to Trump's Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has issued a statement condemning the 25% tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canadian steel and aluminum, calling the move a direct threat to thousands of Canadian jobs. Singh...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025

B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits Lowest Point in Two Decades
New data from the University of Victoria's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research reveals that alcohol consumption in British Columbia has dropped to its lowest level since the turn of the mill...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025

B.C. Fast-Tracking Recruitment of U.S. Doctors and Nurses
The Province of British Columbia is taking new steps to attract more healthcare professionals from the United States, including fast-tracking credential recognition for U.S.-trained doctors and nurses...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025 AlexFedorenko / Depositphotos.com

Federal and Provincial Governments Enhance Housing Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
The federal and provincial governments have announced a significant enhancement to the Canada-BC Housing Benefit, aimed at providing additional support to survivors of gender-based violence. The feder...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025

BC Liquor Stores Halt U.S. Liquor Sales in Response to Tariffs
In response to U.S. tariffs, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) has halted the importation and retail sale of U.S.-made liquor products in BC Liquor Stores (BCL) as of March 10, 2025. While these...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 12, 2025 Valentyn_Volkov / Depositphotos.com

March 10 News
Sabrina Spencer Mar 10, 2025

Poilievre Rallies Supporters in London Amid Poll Slump
Despite a recent drop in polling, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre drew a strong crowd at a rally in London, Ontario, on Sunday. Hundreds of supporters gathered at RBC Place, confident in Poilievr...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 10, 2025

Mark Carney Elected Liberal Leader, Set to Become Prime Minister
Mark Carney has been elected leader of the Liberal Party and is set to become Canada's next prime minister, winning 85.9% of the vote. However, he must first be sworn in by Governor General Mary Simon...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 10, 2025

Metlakatla Dance Group to Open ANBT 2026
The All Native Tournament Committee has selected the 4th Generation Dance Group from Metlakatla, Alaska, to open the 2026 All Native Basketball Tournament. The announcement was made on Saturday after ...
Sabrina Spencer Mar 10, 2025