Tag: Union of BC Municipalities

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

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

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.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.
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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
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