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- District of 100 Mile House lends support to Abbotsford’s UCBM proposals
District of 100 Mile House Council approved a resolution supporting Abbotsford's Universal Child Care Benefit Model, allocated funds for community programs, and discussed updates on the Northern Health Authority's planning process for the 100 Mile House area.
- Emergency management bylaw passes in Vermilion
Emergency management bylaw passes in Vermilion
- Rotarians enjoying recent incline in membership
Rotarians value both younger and older members for institutional and community knowledge.
- LETTER: Langley City voting methods questionned
Residents of Langley City face a key decision on whether to invest in a proposed arts centre and pool, with opponents questioning the need for the spending
- Kash Heed: Putting Richmond residents and taxpayers first
Kash Heed focuses on putting residents and taxpayers first
- Should in-person attendance be mandatory? Thorold councillor in may make the case
Mandatory in-person attendance of council meetings is being considered
- Feds announce $14.3M for arts and culture in the Yukon
$14.3M funding for Yukon arts and culture
- Ford government says public safety concerns behind decision to drop funding for supervised consumption sites
Province ends funding for supervised consumption sites
- CVRD looking for people to help plan community
Community members sought for advisory planning commissions.
- VIDEO: 'It's an easy sell': Health is wealth is motto of this small business
Small business prioritizes health and wellness
- Pikangikum First Nation leaders say OPP mishandled recent school threat incident
OPP handling of school threat incident sparks concerns among Pikangikum First Nation leaders
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford makes announcement in Brockville, Ont.
Premier Doug Ford makes announcement in Brockville, Ont.
- It's 'garbage ... xenophobic ... racist': Legal opinion supports Whitby council's ruling
A local councillor has spoken out in support of a council's decision to reject a motion that would have banned the town from doing business with companies that hire temporary foreign workers.
- Waterloo Regional Police look to build trust using dialogue and data
Waterloo Regional Police face backlash after delaying a community advisory panel
- Two candidates vie to become Pangnirtung’s mayor
Umar Kukkadi and Cathy MacDougall are the two candidates vying for the mayor position in Pangnirtung's upcoming election on March 30.
- After high-profile border patrol rollout, Alberta spends just a third of team's planned first-year budget
Alberta spent $5 million on Interdiction Patrol Team, $10 million less than planned, and delayed hiring and equipment expenses.
- Government data shows extent of truancy issue
Truancy issue affects 10,000 students in BC schools, prompting government action.
- Supreme leaders are the problem
Global power imbalance
- As old as 75, as young as 12: Reports detail how Edmonton police use Tasers
Edmonton police use Tasers on minors as young as 12, reports show
- 'I had such a nice feeling that I'm home': Ukrainians who fled the war reflect on 4 years in northern Ontario
Ukrainians who fled the war in 2019 are making new lives in northern Ontario, with many hoping to stay in Canada permanently.
- Pete Hegseth: the Iran war’s chief promoter
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, is US Secretary of War, criticized for promoting war in Iran.
- Bob Gale is out as Niagara’s regional chair. Who replaces him?
Bob Gale resigns as Niagara's regional chair, province to choose replacement.
- Be wary of AI-generated content on Indigenous cultures, say experts
AI-generated Indigenous language dictionaries and content may be harming culture and language revitalization efforts
- Carney meets Keir Starmer in London as Iran war disrupts shipping routes
British Prime Minister Mark Carney meets UK Labour leader Keir Starmer in London amid Iran-US tensions disrupting global shipping routes.
- Critic slams Canada's lobbying regs after watchdog hides rule-breakers
Lobbyists breaking laws, watchdog hides information
- LETTER: ‘Mean-spirited’ letter was unfair to White Rock waterfront
A letter in the White Rock local newspaper is being criticized for its 'mean-spirited' tone
- LETTER: Seniors bear brunt of B.C. budget blows
BC government's budget cuts disproportionately affect seniors
- LETTER: Ageist attitude overlooks contributions of older Canadians
A recent letter to the editor highlighted an ageist attitude in the community, with some individuals overlooking the contributions of older Canadians. The letter emphasized the importance of recognizing and valuing the skills and experiences of seniors. The issue is a concern for many older Canadians who feel their contributions are being overlooked. The response to the letter has sparked a discussion about ageism and its impact on seniors.
- IHIT investigating overnight homicide at a Surrey home
IHIT investigating overnight homicide at a Surrey home
- LETTER: Central Saanich trying to ram through new municipal hall project
Central Saanich mayor pushes ahead with plans for new municipal hall, despite opposition from residents and council members.
- Surrey student’s policing project halted by replica weapon policy
A policing project at a Surrey school has been put on hold after a replica weapon was created as part of the project.
- COMMENTARY: What do women give to gain?
People assume women's achievements are driven by luck, while men's are driven by hard work.
- LETTER: Vernon resident points out aspects of convoy that contradict negative portrayal
A convoy's impact on the environment, public health, and local businesses varies depending on individual perspectives.
- Should Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be removed from the royal line of succession? - Castanet
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession.
- LETTER: Standing up for the ‘tiny forest’ in South Surrey’s Ocean Park
A group of residents in South Surrey's Ocean Park are fighting to save a small tree-lined street from development.
- Stepping Stones asks Cold Lake council to step up for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Stepping Stones Crisis Society requests Cold Lake council to participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event
- Column: Kenneth Baker, civic excellence and the fight against taxes
Kenneth Baker's contributions to Lloydminster have had lasting impacts on civic excellence.
- LETTER: Stores need to do more to help Greater Victoria shoppers buy local
Victoria businesses must promote local products, improve customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere to encourage shoppers to support local retailers.
- Montreal weather: Unwelcome white stuff lingers
Snow to clear by evening
- Taxpayer advocacy group calls on Ontario to reverse transparency changes
Ontario government moves to shield premier and cabinet ministers from FOI laws
- Raymond J. de Souza: Adam Smith's profoundly moral economic philosophy
Adam Smith's economic philosophy emphasized the 'invisible hand' of the market, where individual self-interest leads to socially beneficial outcomes.
- Letters: Shut down the hate before it's too late
Toronto synagogue shooter targeted Jewish community, MPs face backlash over pay raises, CBC accused of 'outrageous' behaviour
- Trump Rejects Deal With Iran on Current Terms as War Rages On
US, Iran reject current deal terms
- Israeli FM Rules Out Direct Talks with Lebanon
Israeli FM Gideon Saar rules out direct talks with Lebanon