Tag: Lisa Beare

B.C. tables legislation to expand protest restrictions near schools and places of worship

Politics Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s NDP government tabled legislation Monday to extend restrictions on protests and other “disruptive behaviour” near schools and expand the rules to public places of worship.

Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C.

Education Emily Joveski -
The federal government is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to support French language education in schools. The post Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C. appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.

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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Early Years Parent Speaker Series returns to Comox

Town of Comox
The Town of Comox is bringing back its Early Years Parent Speaker Series, offering families five weeks of free sessions with local experts.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.