Tag: Federal Government

Three new RCMP West Coast Marine Services vessels will be built in Campbell River 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
A contract worth about $74.7 million to build three new RCMP marine patrol vessels has been awarded to a Campbell River boatyard in partnership with a UK based ship designer. 

A-Tlegay Member Nations sign agreement for fisheries resources

Fisheries Sage Daniels -
A-Tlegay Member Nations and the federal government have signed a 20-year reconciliation agreement for fisheries resources.

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 communities...

Deadline Extended For Summer Jobs Program

News David Boles -
The federal government has extended the deadline for employers to take advantage of the Canada Summer Jobs program. The...

Feds Ease E.I Wait

News David Boles -
The Employment Insurance waiting period is being shortened. Starting this month, the waiting period is being reduced from two...

Dispensary disappointed with the federal government

News Sarah Nolette -
At least one medicinal marijuana dispensary organization is somewhat disappointed with the announcement that the federal government plans to...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.