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Feds urge both sides to ‘do the work’ to resolve B.C. port dispute
1 day ago · A statement issued by the office of federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon on Monday said both the port employers and the union representing more than 700 longshore supervisors “must understand the urgency of the situation.”. The statement also urged both sides to “do the work necessary to reach an agreement.”.
Second wind storm in just over a week set to batter south B.C. coast
1 day ago · Wind warning issued for south, east Vancouver Island and south coast of B.C. The south Island can expect blustery winds of 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h the evning of Nov. 12. (Black Press Media file photo) South Island residents should batten the hatches for what seems to be the weekly fall wind warning. Greater Victoria is among the areas ...
Nanaimo's Anderson set to be B.C.'s first Black MLA in decades
22 hours ago · Nanaimo-Lantzville's next MLA says he will try to be a voice for British Columbians who may feel they're not reflected in government. George Anderson was elected as the first MLA of the new riding last month with a strong margin of victory, taking 52 per cent of the vote. It had been more than 30 years since a black MLA was last elected in B.C.
VIDEO: Island First Nations family unveils memorial on Indigenous ...
22 hours ago · On Friday (Nov. 8), Indigenous Veterans Day, an engraved stone was unveiled in honour of the Underwood brothers of Tsawout First Nation who served in the Second World War. George served with Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry involved in the last ground fighting in Italy. Benjamin was with the ...
Frustration lingers for Vancouver Whitecaps following playoff ...
17 hours ago · A bitter taste lingers for the Vancouver Whitecaps as another Major League Soccer season comes to an end. The ‘Caps were ousted from the playoffs Friday by Los Angeles FC when Vancouver dropped the decisive game of the best-of-three first-round playoff series 1-0 in California. It was the second ...
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Hereditary chiefs scold Campbell River over Indigenous place name remarks. 12 hereditary chiefs signed a letter to the city's mayor and council saying they are frustrated and appalled. about 16 hours ago Read more >.
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Wildlife petition calls for new Vancouver Island coastal bird sanctuary. Conservationists want to connect Victoria Harbour and Shoal Harbour, creating a new Salish Sea migratory bird sanctuary. about 14 hours ago Read more >.
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Oct 25, 2024 · One seat remains up for grabs on Vancouver Island pending judicial recount. Island stays predominantly NDP as Conservatives make gains in the north, and Greens retain foothold. Oct 21, 2024 7:57 AM Read more >.
One seat remains up for grabs on Vancouver Island pending …
Oct 21, 2024 · The defeat of the provincial Green party leader. The election of its first two Conservative representatives in ages. And a razor-thin margin of victory where a judicial recount could reset the balance of power in British Columbia. It was an interesting election night on Vancouver Island. As of ...