Category Archives: National
B.C. working to house people camping in Vancouver park as deadline to leave looms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's housing minister says campers in Vancouver's Strathcona Park can either choose to accept the housing they are offered or leave the park by Friday's deadline. David Eby said in an interview Thursday there will be "difficul...
B.C. working to house people camping in Vancouver park as deadline to leave looms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's housing minister says campers in Vancouver's Strathcona Park can either choose to accept the housing they are offered or leave the park by tomorrow's deadline. David Eby says there will be "difficult" conversations with c...
B.C. working to house people camping in Vancouver park as deadline to leave looms
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's housing minister says campers in Vancouver's Strathcona Park can either choose to accept the housing they are offered or leave the park by tomorrow's deadline. David Eby says there will be "difficult" conversations with c...
Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire, industry as they gain
A newly published paper says threatened caribou herds have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years. Researchers used satellite photos to demonstrate that wildfires, forestry and the energy industry have damaged at least ...
Alberta, B.C. caribou lose twice as much habitat from fire and industry as they gain
Threatened caribou herds in Alberta and British Columbia have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the last twenty years and the pace of loss is picking up, new research says.It concludes caribou protection measures such as shooting
Newfoundland and Labrador rethinking plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following criticism from local residents about a lack of consultation. The Office of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation issued a joint sta...
Newfoundland and Labrador backs off plan to rename Red Indian Lake after criticism
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is walking back its plan to rename Red Indian Lake following an uproar from nearby residents who said they weren't consulted and don't agree with the new Mi'kmaq name. The provincial Office
Street drugs poisoned with benzos can lead to ‘catastrophic’ overdoses: advocate
VANCOUVER — A drug policy adviser to the City of Vancouver is warning of a dangerous drug saturating British Columbia's illicit supply in much the same way fentanyl did several years ago. Karen Ward said unregulated benzodiazepines, or benzos, make ove...
Montreal suburb’s plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash
MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb's plan to charge its citizens to reserve picnic tables in city parks is stirring up debate over how best to manage the increased demand for green space amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A draft bylaw by Dorval
Montreal suburb’s plan to charge for picnic table reservations draws backlash
MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb is stirring up debate over a plan to charge its citizens to reserve picnic tables in city parks. A draft bylaw by Dorval city council proposes charging $10 for residents to reserve a picnic table for
