People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Sunday, June 13, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey suggested people on the Prairies were more likely than in any other region to believe that the issues of fighting climate change and banning assault weapons were dividing Canadians. “We see a lot […]
He served as minister of transportation, minister of finance, minister of health and deputy premier over an 11-year career in provincial politics. Wendy Hayko will run for the BC Greens. Voters can vote at the Vancouver-Quilchena district electoral office during office hours from now until 4 p.m. …Read the full story
The 1.7 million hectares now negotiated for protection exceeds the protected areas within the coastal region now known as the Great Bear Rainforest, Forests Minister Katrine Conroy said at an event to update progress on Friday. “There were vast herds and the Canim Lake people protected these herds with our blood and lives,” Archie said […]
This is led to a rise in both house prices rents, putting more pressure on the community’s vulnerable population. “It makes it very hard,” Jensen said, adding there are no apartments available anymore for $750. She previously lived at the Parkview Apartments for 12 years, but found herself homeless for nine months before moving into […]
Mayor Brian Taylor, Coun. Baker, recently appointed by council to liaise with IH and Health Minister Adrian Dix, said he and the mayor were told that some BH nurses had taken leave to train in specialized fields of medicine. With rental vacancies near zero, Taylor said Grand Forks’ tight housing market isn’t supporting nurses who […]
12, Van Kam contacted the Nanaimo RCMP when a new crate from Newfoundland was shipped back to John. In the filing, the Office of Civil Forfeiture argues that the money is proceeds from and an instrument of unlawful activity in contravention of the Cannabis Act, the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and the Criminal Code. […]
“The persistent lack of new listings coming onto market is far from adequate to meet the demand of buyer’s locally and those coming from other markets,” said Association of Interior Realtors President Kim Heizmann. …Read the full story
The two each lose a shoe, they have a yelling match, not quite a fight, and the BMX rider walks away with the bike under dispute. Years ago, pissed off with thefts and petty crime around his property, Iezzi installed a security camera. …Read the full story
“We need to start in people’s backyards,” said Chapman. “That work will be done through FNESS, through UBCM, to ensure that communities have locally what they need, and to ensure communities are fire smart,” he said. A 2021 wildfire summary from the province states $565 million was spent between April 1 and Sept. …Read the […]
Claim costs for catalytic converter thefts skyrocketed to $4 million in 2021 — far higher than the $356,950 paid in 2017. …Read the full story
A decade later, the herd had tripled in size. “Our first priority is to protect them for future generations, First Nations, and resident hunters,” he said, adding that the animals have cultural and ceremonial significance for First Nations. …Read the full story
The resulting map, which Bates presented to council, shows 32 infested sites located within the city limits but not on private property. Bates recommended using the District of Squamish’s bylaw as a model. Knotweed can grow through concrete and reach several metres in height. …Read the full story
BC Prosecution Service approved one count of sexual assault against Virtanen, 25, in relation to an incident that occurred in Vancouver on Sept. …Read the full story
There were 175 residential unit sales in January 2022, about 20 per cent lower than the same time last year. “Average prices continue to rise, with inventory staying at the same level month-on-month. …Read the full story
Sometimes we are like the person who learned to speak French in school, but hasn’t uttered a word of it or listened to it being spoken in years. When we ask why God isn’t answering our prayers, it is quite possible that God IS answering, but it has been so long since we listened to […]
A huge rock pile remains over-top the 20-metre of the southbound lane near the intersection of East Lake Drive, he said. YRB crews made steady progress Wednesday, but a second, smaller slide set them back Wednesday night. Specially trained “rock scalers” were in-bound from Vancouver as McNeil spoke to The Gazette late Thursday afternoon. …Read […]
