Tag: Federal Government

City applying for grant to make final trail connection

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
It's the final connection for a Powell River recreational trail. The city will apply for a federal government grant (Active...

Federal Employees Rally Together To Fix Payroll System

News Justin Goulet -
Federal Public Service workers and their allies have banded together to press the Federal Government to fix their payroll...

Feds announce program to deal with abandoned boats

News Justin Goulet -
The Federal government has unveiled a $6.85 million Abandoned Boats Program. It will provide grants over 5 years to...

Changes to employment insurance wait period

News Justin Goulet -
The Employment Insurance waiting period will be shortened from two weeks to one week beginning this month. The Federal...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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