Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Council to phase out noisy, polluting, gas-fuelled garden tools in Oak Bay, B.C.
OAK BAY, B.C. — Gas-powered leaf blowers and other landscaping tools fuelled by gas will soon be banned in the Vancouver Island District of Oak Bay. Councillors have voted unanimously in favour of a ban on the noisy, fume-producing tools, including
Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspending
VANCOUVER — A former clerk of the B.C. legislature is set to be sentenced on July 4 after he was found guilty of fraud and breach of trust. The fraud charge against Craig James was stayed last week because it was
Fresh manure dumped at B.C. premier’s community office, police say
LANGFORD, B.C. — Police say they are investigating manure left at the front doors of Premier John Horgan's local constituency office in Langford, B.C. A news release from RCMP Wednesday says officers were called to a report of manure being dumped
Manitoba government says proposed changes will make liquor sales more convenient
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hinting it may allow more alcohol sales through private channels to boost customer convenience. Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the provincial liquor and lottery corporation, said he plans to introduce a b...
B.C. documents outline case to build new provincial museum in Victoria at $800M cost
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government chose to replace the Royal B.C. Museum for about $800 million after considering repairs and renovations of the existing building that could have cost about $300 million more, say documents released Wednesday. ...
Alberta justice minister faces 3-day law society disciplinary hearing in October
EDMONTON — Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province. The Law Society of Alberta is investigating three allegations again...
Flood-stricken B.C. farmers given more time to apply for disaster assistance
VICTORIA — British Columbia has extended the deadline to apply for recovery help for farmers hit by last fall's devastating floods. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food says farmers whose lands were damaged during torrential rains in N...
Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in Rockies
CALGARY — A southern Alberta town has become what it says is the first municipality to endorse a community-developed policy that calls for a permanentban on new coal exploration and development in the Rocky Mountains. "We've always wanted to keep our
Saskatchewan signs $32M long-term care agreement with Ottawa
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan and the federal government have reached a $32-million agreement to support long-term care, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday during a visit to the province. “As we recover from this pandemic, we must all continu...
Federal, provincial governments pledge $15M each for 2025 Invictus Games in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The federal and British Columbia governments are each committing $15 million in support of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan made the announcement at Rogers Arena in Van...
