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Privacy watchdog investigating B.C.’s decision to remove public government directory

British Columbia's privacy watchdog is investigating the province's removal of public access to its online government employee directory.

B.C. legislature affirms support for Human Rights Code amid fallout over repeal bill

MLAs overwhelmingly passed a motion Thursday affirming support for British Columbia’s Human Rights Code after Pride organizations raised concerns about a bill proposing its repeal.

Pride groups call for censure and resignation of MLA Tara Armstrong

Pride organizations across B.C. are calling for the legislature to censure Independent MLA Tara Armstrong and say she should resign.

B.C. Greens say co-operation agreement with NDP is over

The B.C. Green Party said Monday it won’t renew a co-operation agreement with the NDP government. The post B.C. Greens say co-operation agreement with NDP is over appeared first on AM 1150.

Report calls for regional approach and more transparency in forest management

A new independent report says British Columbia’s forest management system needs a complete overhaul rather than short-term fixes. The post Report calls for regional approach and more transparency in forest management appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line

The government’s bill to accelerate the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Wednesday evening, despite opposition from B.C. Conservatives and the Greens. The post B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line appeared first on AM 1150.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

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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.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.

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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