A year in-review for the Elk Valley - Fernie BC News
Dec 19, 2024 · A look back on the top news stories of 2024. School District Five declared public support for the 5 Ave. location, over concerns that the 2 Ave. location would lead to traffic congestion if school buses exiting the nearby bus yard were to meet with emergency vehicles.
Striking workers lose Canada Post pride as they return to work
Dec 18, 2024 · Postal workers are feeling mistreated by the government and their employer after nearly five weeks of job action failed to produce a negotiated settlement from Canada Post. Some workers are also feeling let down by the union representing them. The 55,000-plus postal workers that had been on strike ...
LIVE RESULTS: B.C.'s 2024 election winners - Fernie BC News
Oct 20, 2024 · Follow along for the results in B.C.'s 43rd provincial election
ELECTED: Hepner takes Surrey-Serpentine River for Conservatives
Oct 20, 2024 · Former Surrey mayor Linda Hepner went out to an early lead in Surrey-Serpentine River for the B.C. Conservatives against the B.C. NDP's Baltej Singh Dhillon — and she never looked back.
National housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year
Dec 17, 2024 · Canada’s housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis and the catalyst of significant immigration cuts, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year.
‘Running in fear’: How Victoria accepted, then banned ‘Reclaiming ...
Dec 19, 2024 · When the organizer of the We Unify Reclaiming Canada event contacted officials about booking the Victoria Conference Centre, he touted invitees from across the political spectrum, including liberal luminaries such as Amal Clooney, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, B.C.’s NDP Premier David Eby, movie stars and more.
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Major disappointment after immigration program rejected by feds
Dec 16, 2024 · Renner said Community Futures has requested more detailed feedback. The program was overwhelmingly popular among local organizations and businesses, and many people reached out to Community Futures to share their support and their interest in helping the community get up and running.
Conservative win in B.C. federal byelection pours more gas on …
Dec 17, 2024 · 1 / 1 A victorious Conservative Tamara Jansen poses for a picture with campaign supporters Joon Sohn (left) and Walter van Halst at her campaign office Dec. 16 after the polls closed. Through a spokesperson, she refused a request for comment. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times) Advertisement
Freeland quits cabinet, at odds with Trudeau about best path for …
Dec 16, 2024 · Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from cabinet on the day she is set to present the government’s fall economic statement. In a resignation letter posted to social media, she said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered her another role in cabinet on Friday, but that the only “honest and viable path” is to leave cabinet.