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Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment

Some child-care advocates say they are cautiously optimistic despite the British Columbia government’s decision to pause expansion of the $10-a-day child-care program. The post Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment appeared first on AM 1150.

MLA Harman Bhangu is 11th candidate to enter B.C. Conservative leadership race

Harman Bhangu aimed to position himself as an alternative to those he called “political elites” as he launched his B.C. Conservative leadership campaign on Wednesday. The post MLA Harman Bhangu is 11th candidate to enter B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. ambulance paramedics, dispatchers vote in favour of strike

The union representing thousands of ambulance paramedics and emergency dispatchers in British Columbia said a majority of members have voted in favour of strike action. The post B.C. ambulance paramedics, dispatchers vote in favour of strike appeared first on AM 1150.

Advocates decry anti-trans narratives after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

As Tumbler Ridge mourns last week's mass shooting that left eight dead and two with serious injuries, advocates are speaking out against anti-transgender rhetoric circulating online. The post Advocates decry anti-trans narratives after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. government presents budget with higher taxes, $13.3B deficit

British Columbia’s government presented its budget Tuesday, featuring a record-high deficit, increased income taxes and a plan to rein in spending. The post B.C. government presents budget with higher taxes, $13.3B deficit appeared first on AM 1150.

Canadian leaders speak at emotional vigil in Tumbler Ridge

As candles flickered in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., leaders from across the political spectrum stood together, urging unity and support for a grieving community after a mass shooting claimed the lives of six children and two women. The post Canadian leaders speak at emotional vigil in Tumbler Ridge appeared first on AM 1150.
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How parents can support children after tragic events like the Tumbler Ridge shootings

Experts say children may need extra support and reassurance from their parents after hearing about violent events in the news, such as Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The post How parents can support children after tragic events like the Tumbler Ridge shootings appeared first on AM 1150.

Provincial, federal leaders to gather in Tumbler Ridge Friday to honour mass shooting victims

B.C. Premier David Eby is headed back to Tumbler Ridge, as provincial and federal leaders converge on the small northeastern community for a vigil in honour of the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting. The post Provincial, federal leaders to gather in Tumbler Ridge Friday to honour mass shooting victims appeared first on AM 1150.

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. The post B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting appeared first on AM 1150.

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. The post RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting appeared first on AM 1150.
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B.C. to mark day of mourning on Feb. 12 for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

The British Columbia government said Thursday, Feb. 12 will be proclaimed as a day of mourning in the province, after this week’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge. The post B.C. to mark day of mourning on Feb. 12 for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims appeared first on AM 1150.

RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens

RCMP said the suspect in Tuesday’s deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previous interactions with police related to her mental health and firearms had previously been seized from the home. The post RCMP identify suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting that left 9 dead, injured dozens appeared first on AM 1150.

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