Category Archives: News

New Federal Bill Seeks to Criminalize Forced Sterilization in Canada
A new federal effort to address the long-standing issue of forced and coerced sterilization in Canada is moving forward as Bill S-228 arrives in the House of Commons. The legislation, introduced by Co...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

B.C. Celebrates Multiculturalism Week and the Strength of Cultural Diversity
British Columbia is marking Multiculturalism Week from November 17 to 23, recognizing the many cultures, histories and languages that help shape the province. Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for an...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

B.C. Launches New Funding Intake to Boost Agricultural Water Security
Farmers and communities across British Columbia will have new opportunities to strengthen their resilience to drought, as the province opens the latest intake of the Agriculture Water Infrastructure P...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

Conservatives Say Housing Starts Falling Far Below Federal Targets
The Conservative Party is raising fresh alarms about Canada's declining housing construction, pointing to newly released numbers that show a significant drop in homebuilding nationwide. According to s...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

New Poll Shows Carney's Approval Rising as Poilievre Faces Record Low Ratings
A new Angus Reid Institute survey suggests a shifting political landscape, with Prime Minister Mark Carney earning majority approval while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces the lowest favoura...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025 Processed with MOLDIV

National Report Warns Canada Is Falling Further Behind in Innovation
A new report from the Council of Canadian Academies warns that Canada is steadily losing ground in global science, technology, and innovation performance-putting the country's future prosperity at ris...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

Vanderhoof RCMP Seeking Public Help to Locate Jason Gerry Lance
Vanderhoof RCMP are asking residents to assist in locating a wanted individual. Jason Gerry Lance, 39, is wanted for theft under $5,000 and break-and-enter with intent. RCMP believe he may currently b...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 18, 2025

New Indigenous-Led Housing Project Brings Affordable Homes to Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson is preparing for a major Indigenous-led housing redevelopment that will bring 45 new affordable homes to the community. The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society will lead the project,...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 17, 2025

BC Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for Nov. 19
A routine test of British Columbia's Emergency Alert system will take place at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, as part of a national effort to ensure public alerting remains reliable and effect...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 17, 2025

Peaceful March in Terrace Calls for Change After Incidents Involving Indigenous Women and RCMP
A peaceful march in Terrace this week brought together community members seeking to raise awareness about violence involving Indigenous women and recent interactions with the Terrace RCMP. The demonst...
Sabrina Spencer Nov 17, 2025