Provincial News
by Contributor on Sunday Jul 09 2017
Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement regarding the current wildfire activity in British Columbia:
“Our first priority during this period of extreme wildfire activity in the interior has been to ensure the safety of all those directly impacted.
by Dermod Travis on Tuesday Jul 04 2017
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by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Jul 02 2017
The company responsible for moving mountains of cash over the internet said its e-Transfer service "is back online and fully operational."
In a media release on its website, Interac says its e-Transfer service is back up running after it was suspended Friday morning due to technical issues.
by Contributor on Thursday Jun 29 2017
ICBC and police are urging drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if any of your activities this summer involve alcohol, especially with Canada celebrating its 150th birthday this weekend.
by Contributor on Wednesday Jun 28 2017
Health Canada is reminding Canadians that it is not safe to taste or eat raw dough, batter, or any other product containing uncooked flour, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli.
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Jun 25 2017
Aviation buffs will want to put Revelstoke on the summer holiday agenda as the city and plans to roll out the red carpet to host the Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds this July 25-26th.
The event, in partnership with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, is in celebration of Canada 150.
by Contributor on Tuesday Jun 13 2017
In a media release, the BC SPCA has launched a formal investigation after receiving a disturbing undercover video of multiple workers, including a supervisor, at Elite Farm Services Ltd. in Chilliwack abusing and torturing broiler chickens.
by The Fraser Institute on Thursday May 04 2017
Governments across Canada fail to properly implement carbon-pricing schemes, which could, in theory, both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the economy, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian policy think-tank.
by The Fraser Institute on Wednesday Apr 12 2017
Wealth inequality in Canada is largely the result of differences in people’s age, where wealth accumulation is a slow and steady process over a long period of time, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
by Elections BC on Tuesday Apr 11 2017
VICTORIA– The writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 41st Provincial General Election.
“Eligible voters can vote from now until the polls close on General Voting Day,” said Keith Archer, Chief Electoral Officer. “B.C. has the most accessible voting system in Canada, and we encourage all eligible voters to cast a ballot.”
