Vancouver (Darryl Greer The Canadian Press) – Elections BC says a website set up in 2024 to demand the firing of then B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad wasn’t the work of disgruntled members, as it claimed, but was instead created on the orders of the rival BC United Party. The election body says it has […]
Surrey – The Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) Board of Directors voted to remove President Walter Mineault for breaching his fiduciary duty to MNBC and Métis Citizens. From their release: We reached this decision after careful consideration of an independent review into President Mineault’s conduct and advice and counsel given to us by our Métis […]
Surrey/Chilliwack – As we mark the 10th anniversary of the toxic drug public health emergency in B.C., a peer-reviewed article in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing finds that peer support workers are not only having a positive impact on patient care at Chilliwack General Hospital, but they are also boosting staff morale and reducing […]
Abbotsford/Victoria – This week, Bruce Banman MLA Abbotsford South released his Question Period comments to social media on concerns about police presence and the Whatcom and Cole Road homeless camps. “I stood in Question Period to ask the Minister of Transportation why police are being prevented from properly doing their jobs at the encampments near […]
Surrey/Mission – (From Fraser Health media release): APRIL 7 UPDATE – From Tuesday, April 7 to Monday, May 4, the Emergency Department at Mission Memorial Hospital will temporarily operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support the community with safe, consistent access to emergency care aligned with available staffing. After 5:00 p.m., emergency-trained nurses […]
Chilliwack – The first quarter has just ended, and it was a turbulent period on many fronts. Two major wars have continued to unfold with ongoing tragic consequences, and with that comes serious inflation at the gas pump and all energy costs. The outcome will ultimately filter into every aspect of the cost of living […]
Mission – A months-long classroom program blending Indigenous language, music and environmental education will culminate in the Xa Xa Témexw Swáyel / Sacred Earth Day concert on Thursday, April 9. The event will bring together more than 750 Mission-area participants for a shared cultural field trip experience, including students, teachers and classrooms from across the […]
Popkum (Popkum Motor Park / Honda Motorcycles Canada) – After 17 unforgettable years, Popkum Motor Park, will be closing its gates following the 2026 season. Due to recent changes in zoning, continuing beyond 2026 is no longer logistically viable. As a result, we have had to make the difficult decision to close the park. Our […]
Victoria/Chilliwack – David Eby government announced the proposed laws extending safe‑access zones at schools and establishing new ones at places of worship. Government intends to table Bill 12, the safe access to schools amendment act, and Bill 13, the safe access to places of public worship act (SAPPWA). If passed, Bill 12 would extend 2024’s […]
Surrey/Chilliwack – – Fraser Health is welcoming new appointments made by the Province to its Board of Directors, reflecting a continued commitment to strong governance and quality care for the communities it serves. Cindy Oliver has been appointed Chair of the Fraser Health Board by the Ministry of Health, succeeding interim Chair Opreet Kang. A […]
