Tag: Rob Botterell

BC Green leader running in Saanich North and the Islands in Oct. 24 election

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan said Wednesday she is running in Saanich North and the Islands in this fall’s provincial election, after incumbent MLA Rob Botterell announced he will not seek re-election in the riding.

Privacy watchdog investigating B.C.’s decision to remove public government directory

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia's privacy watchdog is investigating the province's removal of public access to its online government employee directory.

B.C. legislature affirms support for Human Rights Code amid fallout over repeal bill

Politics Emily Joveski -
MLAs overwhelmingly passed a motion Thursday affirming support for British Columbia’s Human Rights Code after Pride organizations raised concerns about a bill proposing its repeal.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Politics Emily Joveski -
Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

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Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

Economy
The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

RCMP offer ‘tricks’ to ‘treat’ yourself to a safe Halloween

RCMP
Police across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are reminding people to make safety part of their Halloween plans Saturday.

Cumberland eases water restrictions

Village of Cumberland
Recent rainfall has allowed the Village of Cumberland to ease water restrictions to Stage 1.