Provincial News
by Dan Kraus on Thursday Jan 03 2019
For the first time in human history, our environmental impacts are happening at a scale that is affecting all life on Earth. The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that time may be running out for effective action on climate change.
by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Thursday Dec 27 2018
A new study finds that BC’s news media frequently reinforce the assumption that there is an inevitable trade-off between environmental protection and job creation.
by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Thursday Dec 20 2018
By Marc Lee
by Dermod Travis on Sunday Dec 16 2018
It would seem Animal House has closed at the B.C. legislature in favour of a new production – A Taste of Shakespeare – with scenes from Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus and a special audience introduction to Puck from a Midsummer Night's Dream.
The performances are replete with tales of betrayal, revenge and possible redemption.
by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on Thursday Dec 13 2018
At the time of year when the focus is on giving, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives researchers have found that BC’s 10 wealthiest billionaires can afford to give thousands of times more than the rest of us.
by Contributor on Thursday Dec 13 2018
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) influenza experts are advising British Columbians that influenza activity is increasing as we head into the holiday period. High-risk individuals and their close contacts should be vaccinated as soon as possible.
by Contributor on Thursday Dec 06 2018
The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC plan aimed at reducing climate pollution, while creating more jobs and economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities.
by Contributor on Tuesday Dec 04 2018
RCMP said the first weekend of December has proved deadly on British Columbia highways, resulting in a number of fatalities.
by John Horgan on Sunday Dec 02 2018
Seniors deserve quality health care and a good life in their golden years, but for too long B.C. seniors in residential care have gone without the level of care they need.
Our government is increasing staffing levels in residential care homes, because more staff hours means better care for seniors.
by Dermod Travis on Friday Nov 30 2018
A bit of good news came out of Victoria this week, which could have easily been missed under the avalanche of bad news that was coming out of the capital.
British Columbia is now “operating debt-free for the first time in more than 40 years,” according to the province’s second quarterly report.
But that's not really the good news, at least for me.
