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B.C. Premier David Eby to lay out plans to tackle housing affordability crisis
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby is expected to announce his government's plans to take on the housing affordability crisis today. It's one of the issues Eby said he planned to tackle jus...
Nov 21, 2022
Premier Eby outlines action plan to strengthen enforcement to prevent repeat violent offences in B.C.
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s new Premier David Eby announced a new action plan in response to "a rise in repeat violent offending."The Safer Communities Action Plan says in a news release is meant to "strengthe...
Nov 20, 2022
Dramatic week ahead as Trudeau, ministers testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The final sprint is on at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from more than 60 witnesses over five weeks on the government's response to last winter's "Freedom Con...
Nov 20, 2022
Three suspects charged in Merritt kidnapping incident
MERRITT - Three people are being held in custody after being charged following an alleged kidnapping in Merritt. In a news release, Merritt RCMP states that officers heard a gunshot in the 1300 block ...
Nov 19, 2022
Here's how Canada stacks up against other countries when it comes to high inflation
OTTAWA - Decades-high inflation has Canadians worried about the rising cost of living, but as gloomy as things may seem, Canada appears to be faring better than many other major economies. Its nationa...
Nov 19, 2022
New B.C. Premier David Eby sworn in, announces $100 electricity credit
VANCOUVER - New British Columbia Premier David Eby has been sworn in and immediately announced a $100 cost-of-living credit for residents on their electricity bills.Eby has also established a BC Affor...
Nov 18, 2022
RCMP looking into Friday morning shooting incident in Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - UPDATE: RCMP in Merritt say another shooting Friday morning (Nov. 18) is likely related to one earlier in the week.In a news release, detachment commander Sgt. Josh Roda says police we...
Nov 18, 2022
David Eby to become B.C.'s new premier in Vancouver ceremony, replacing John Horgan
VANCOUVER - David Eby will take the oath of office to become British Columbia's 37th premier during a ceremony on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. Eby replaces New ...
Nov 18, 2022
Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe
VICTORIA - British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe. Davi...
Nov 17, 2022
B.C. health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says no need for 'heavy hand' of mask mandate
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says she doesn't believe there's a need for the "heavy hand" of a mask mandate. Dr. Bonnie Henry says while influenza cases are up, 90 per cent ...
Nov 16, 2022
