Is there a bump coming to BC Minimum Wage?
BC Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond said in a media statement the province is "reviewing the minimum wage increase to keep it in line with overall economic growth." "We expect to announce a minimum wage increase this spring, with the new rate coming into effect...
Oliver RCMP on hunt for vandals responsible for damaging Telus cellphone tower
The South Okanagan experienced cellular and internet interruptions after vandals knocked down a Telus owned cellphone tower in Oliver (Thursday) March 17. The damage now has Oliver RCMP investigating the willful damage. The sole intent appears to be one of causing willful damage, as there is no evidence of theft of materials...
B.C. and Oliver partner on irrigation repair to keep agriculture economy flowing
The B.C. government and the Town of Oliver are partnering on a $1-million repair project to an irrigation system so area fruit, vegetable and crop growers can continue to be an economic driver in the region. The project will repair a section of pipe near Gallagher Lake that was damaged by a January rock slide to ensure the ...
UPDATE: RCMP Returned Kidnap Victim and Arrested Lash Leroux
RCMP acted on a tip and were able to arrest susected kidnapper Lash Leroux, and to return the 50-year-old female victim to medical care. Original Story: RCMP in Prince Geroge are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate a female kidnapped from the local hospital. Cpl. Craig Douglass said just before 1 p.m. on...
BC RCMP warn of scams that hijack your computer
The RCMP have received reports from residents that they have been 'locked out' of their computer and received pop-up message stating that their computer has been frozen by the police for a criminal investigation. In some cases the pop-up provides a list of possible offences, while in other cases the pop-up may list a specific...
Discover Camping reservation service opens Tuesday
A reminder to all families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts to book your favourite campsites as the BC Parks online reservation system, Discover Camping, opens Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7 a.m. At that time Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations for most campgrounds. Individual campsites in many provincial parks...
Raise the rates, leave our bus pass alone — Inclusion BC fights for people with disabilities
Nelson/Creston MLA Michelle Mungall helped deliver a 15,000-signature petition to the BC Legislature Wednesday as part of a fight by Inclusion BC and TAPS (Together Against Poverty Society) to help people with disabilities in BC. The Raise the Rates, Leave our Bus Pass Alone petition was also delivered to Hon. Minister Michelle...
Discouraging behaviour that contributes to wildfire risks, BC Government triples fines
The B.C. government is taking a tougher stand to discourage behaviour that contributes to increased wildfire risks, to help protect communities, natural resources and infrastructure from wildfire damage. Additional legislative changes will result in significantly increased ticket fines for 19 different violations under the ...
Government reviewing fines for drivers passing stopped school buses
Children's safety is of the utmost importance to all of us, which is why drivers are required to stop when school bus lights are flashing. Despite the efforts to raise awareness, some drivers still fail to stop when children are getting on and off the bus. "Failing to stop puts children at risk, and this is a concern to all...
ICBC to launch organ donation pilot program
ICBC is launching a pilot program beginning Tuesday (March 1st), in partnership with BC Transplant, to help increase the number of people who register their decision on organ donation. Fifty per cent of British Columbians believe they have registered a decision on organ donation but, in fact, only 20 per cent have. For this...
